A Strobel line refers to the stitching that attaches the shoe's upper directly to a non-woven fabric insole creating a flexible sock-like structure often found in lightweight sports shoes. This "stroble" construction enhances flexibility and fit by allowing the upper to wrap around the foot and be stitched to a soft bottom material which is then integrated with the outsole. You can identify this construction by a row of stitching around the inside bottom edge of the shoe.
- Flexibility and Lightness:
- It contributes to the soft pliable and lightweight feel of the final shoe making it ideal for sports and casual footwear.
- Strength:
- The stitch-bonded technology provides excellent tear and tensile strength ensuring a secure and durable fit.
- Customization:
- Available in various thicknesses to meet specific design needs.
Stroble line
A Strobel line refers to the stitching that attaches the shoe's upper directly to a non-woven fabric insole creating a flexible sock-like structure often found in lightweight sports shoes. This "stroble" construction enhances flexibility and fit by allowing the upper to wrap around the foot and be stitched to a soft bottom material which is then integrated with the outsole. You can identify this construction by a row of stitching around the inside bottom edge of the shoe.
It contributes to the soft pliable and lightweight feel of the final shoe making it ideal for sports and casual footwear.
The stitch-bonded technology provides excellent tear and tensile strength ensuring a secure and durable fit.
Available in various thicknesses to meet specific design needs.
The fabric often includes alignment lines to ensure precise cuts during production.
The top portion of the shoe (the upper) is stitched to a flexible fabric piece called a Strobel board or sock liner.
This stitched combination of the upper and Strobel board forms a separate sock-like piece.
The shoe last which is the mold of the foot is placed inside this "sock".
The edges of the Strobel board and upper are pulled up and secured to the midsole, which is then joined to the outsole.
You can identify a Strobel-constructed shoe by looking inside the shoe and lifting the footbed to find a row of zigzag stitching around the bottom edge of the upper where it connects to the insole.