In the long time , normal heel counter plays a important roll in footwear history to offer many functions and comfort to consumers   . 

What is a Heel Counter?

The heel counter is a very critical part of shoes , it is at back of shoes where heels stays to snugly wraps around the heel , most shoes have it to provide stability to heel since it locks down the rearfoot with its U shape and some level of rigid part which made with cardboard or a plastic board that can be molded  , at same time it offers comfort and prevent foot slip out of shoes . 

In construction , some heel counters are invisible that insert inside of back part of shoes , both sides covered by fabric . Some designed heel counter is visible from outside that is a special construction which can provide support and stability .

From materials , heel counter can be made of thermoplastic, thin plastic, treated cardboard, or cotton etc .

With the development of technology and materials , a new kind of 5D integrated molded heel counter have invented . 

What’s the 5D integrated Molded Heel Counter ?

Apart to normal often seeing easy heel counter in the market , 5D integrated molded heel counter is made with multi layers different materials molding with 5D created molds , it create much precise 3d shape to wrap closely rearfoot , medial and lateral malleoli , and it provide much more stability and more comfort due to its construction and materials  ,at same time it is more convenient and easy to wear : tread in easily ,without bending down and help with hands   . 

Benefit of 5D integrated Molded Heel Counter

1）Better shape fitting : unlike normal heel counter which is almost plane with small curve that cannot give closely touch on the rearfoot , medial and lateral malleoli , 5D integrated heel counter can touch whole rearfoot and ankle closely without any space which prevent foot moving . 

2）More comfort :when provide perfect shape match with rearfoot and ankle ,  5D integrated heel counter gives you more comfortable due to it made with multi layers materials including sponge that can form soft area as well push up area where needed . 

3）More easy wearing and take off :  since this 5D integrated Molded Heel counter have a special layer of thermoplastic inside that can provide the stiffness to whole heel counter , this can maintain the heel counter shape and offer stiffness , so when you wear shoes you do not need to bend down and wear shoes with hands help , it is easy to tread in especially when your hands occupied , as well easy to take off without hands !

4）More designs elements to add fashion to your shoes : this 5D integrated heel counter can made with different molding pattern outside  , it can also can change different colors or printed fabric contrast to main body of shoes , all of these can make shoes more attractive with fashion elements . As well this heel counter can be made in different shapes as your design to match your whole design .

5）More efficient for making : rear part of shoes sometimes with more seams that takes time to produce , but this heel counter you only to sewn with two straight easy seam . 

We have foreseen this kind of heel counter is a hung project since it involves the molds , materials , hot molding technology etc and there should be a lot of difficulties on the way , but we believe this products should bring a new fashion and reform to footwear ,  so we have invested a lot of time and efforts to source the right materials as well create so high precision molds , it is worth to make this come true and finally we make it ture and we have also acquired the patent for this new developments . 

Guangzhou Dingli , as the leading 5D integrated molded heel counter manufacturer they can provide full one stop solution from design , molds creation , materials sourcing , bulk production etc for this kind of molded heel counter  , for sample request or technology queries pls contact Mr.Scott Lee by email : sale3@dingli-molding.com , or whatsapp :+86 138 2611 5253 , he is professional person in this filed .