Curative

A footwear article comprising:

• a. a first material comprising a thermosetting elastomer that is crosslinked with β-hydroxyester linkages, wherein said first material is defined as being a leather-like material with a glass transition temperature below room temperature, wherein said first material is planar having a thickness between about 0.3 mm and 2.5 mm;
• b. a third material comprising said thermosetting elastomer that is crosslinked with β-hydroxyester linkages, wherein said third material is defined as being a molded elastomer material with a glass transition temperature not greater than about 20 C, wherein said third material is three-dimensional in shape;
• and,
• c. a fifth material comprising said thermosetting elastomer that is crosslinked with β-hydroxyester linkages, wherein said fifth material is defined as being an adhesive material with a glass transition temperature below room temperature, wherein said fifth material has a thickness of 1 mm or less, and wherein said fifth material is positioned between and bonded to said first material and said third material.