Limitations of the paper result from its scope and researchmethod. The sample selection made by CTCP (sectorialorganization) could be an assumed potential biased process.Focusing on seven companies, relevant contributions of othersmight be left unnoticed. Thus, it is not meant to berepresentative, only exploratory. However, the obtained dataallow to bring new elements of discussion and analysis. Thepresent study is expected to be continued, in order to give it agreater foundation and scientific legitimacy, using the relevantdata obtained for the development of collaborative models offootwear customization.