| abstract |
The present invention provides a method for producing a cushioning element for sports clothing, and a shoe having a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe. The method comprises the steps of: filling a mold (110) with a first material comprising particles (120) of foam material; and fusing the surfaces of the particles by supplying energy and the particles comprising energy absorbing material. . The energy absorbing material may comprise or consist of water, or may comprise a material comprising a metal such as a metal powder such as an iron filler. Energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field 130. [Selected figure] Figure 1d |