A performance you can feel
LACTAE HEVEA® soles harness the natural strength of pure hevea latex to deliver performance you can feel. With elasticity up to 650% and energy return exceeding 80%, they provide cushioning that feels alive underfoot. Softer, more flexible, and more durable than ordinary rubbers or foams, LACTAE HEVEA® soles maintain their resilience even in extreme cold, combining comfort and longevity with every step.
Advantages
EUDR and PEFC-certified plantations
100% natural hevea latex
50 years of expertise
80% energy return with every step
LACTAE HEVEA Rubber
physical data
Lactae Hevea rubber is softer, more elastic, and has better rebound than standard rubber outsoles. In contact with the ground, it proves more durable than EVA.
Key Figures:
Density: 0.95 g/cm³
Abrasion (NFG 62001): ≤150 mm³
Elongation at break: 650%
Energy return: ~80%
Hardness: 43–49 Shore A
Cold flexibility: Tg –70 °C (excellent)
Repeated bending resistance Mattia / EN ISO 132 : 1,10