Solutions
In every
Box!
Red Box is a quarterly curated platform and shipment featuring the most forward-thinking materials, trims, processes, and solutions in the apparel and footwear space. Part digital showcase. Part real-world toolkit.
Shoe solutions continue to push the boundaries of material science, design, and user experience. From adaptive fit technologies to bio-based foams and AI-assisted manufacturing, today’s footwear integrates advanced functionality with sustainable practices. Brands are increasingly experimenting with modular designs, seamless construction, and circular lifecycle models that minimize waste while maximizing performance. As the demand for smart, eco-conscious products rises, the next generation of shoes will not only perform better—but also tell a deeper story about innovation, identity, and impact.
“Bioplastic Knit” By BOYI
It’s like having a whole sourcing department in a BOX!
Director of sourcing @ HOKA
1. Supplier Network
2. Materials
Products
Processes
3. Curation & Filtering
By RED BOX team
5. Plant Trees!
4. Ship to Brands
6. Brilliant!
7. WOW!
8. Amazing!
9. Lovely!
At Red Box, we believe finding solutions shouldn’t be complicated—it should be curated, relevant, and inspiring. That’s why we’ve built a streamlined process around a network we trust.
We start with our expansive global network of top-tier solution providers—brands, factories, labs, and innovators we’ve successfully collaborated with over the years. These partners regularly share their latest technologies, materials, components, and sustainable solutions with us.
From there, our expert team—comprised of seasoned professionals across the footwear industry—gets to work. We carefully review, assess, and handpick the most impactful offerings based on current market needs, technical feasibility, and future-forward potential. Every item is evaluated through the lens of real-world brand challenges and opportunities.
The final selection goes into Red Box—a quarterly physical shipment packed with high-impact solutions. But we don’t stop there: each box can also be personalized to align with specific brand categories, material philosophies, or product development goals. Whether you’re focused on circularity, performance, aesthetics, or speed-to-market, there’s a Red Box tailored for you.
Now that’s innovation made real—and made relevant.
For our environmentally conscious customers, we offer a fully digital option that enables communication with suppliers through email and social media. This is available to all RED BOX subscribers.
While we’re committed to minimizing our environmental impact, we understand that physical products still play an important role—people often need to see and feel items to ensure they meet their needs. That’s why our boxes are reusable, made from recycled cardboard, designed with single-piece cuts, and assembled without glue for efficient, low-waste production.
We and our suppliers also offset the carbon footprint of shipping, because sustainability matters. We hope you value the extra steps we’re taking to protect the planet—for today, and for future generations.
