An Innovative Company Establishes a Best Practice Approach to Shoe Development Through Mind Technology’s Software Applications

Columbia is one of the largest outdoor and active lifestyle apparel and footwear companies in the world, with a strong portfolio of well-known brands: Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna. They have gained worldwide recognition for their products’ innovation, quality, and performance. This focus on innovation and quality is also shown by Columbia’s approach to the footwear product development process.

Columbia has established a product development process that takes full advantage of Mind Technology’s software suite of applications: Mind ShoeDesign, MindCAD 3D & Last Engineering, and MindCAD 2D. This product development process has led to increased product creativity, cost savings and quality control that results in a high-quality footwear line, which continues to ensure Columbia remains a leader in outdoor and active lifestyle footwear.

"The MindCAD Suite has helped us improved and make timelier decisions, increasing our confidence in product direction while reducing sample iterations.”

Mark Dube | Global Innovation Lab Manager
Columbia Sportswear Company