Experimentation with different design concepts.
Bring the creative process to trail running
trail running has the most freedom of choice of all endurance running
why stop there…
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Tic Tac Toe
Design a Trail Running shoe that allows runners to exercise the same creative freedom to their feet as they do on the trail.
Martensite
Steel crystalline structure, created by linking two independent formations to establish relationships, strengthening the material bonds through interconnectivity.
Chain Link Fence
Responds predictably to outside force due to the linking of individual components distributing force throughout.
Distributed Support
Runners can find a customized focused fit without creating unneeded pressure zones.
Function
ideation
Refinement
“Curiosity is the essence of our existence.” - Gene Cernan | footwear concept for interstellar travel
Utilizing the gravity altering properties of a black hole (incapsulated in heel) this concept localizes matter from a foreign planet or star, hijacking its density/gravitational pull, securing the user to its surface.
Nike adapt united with Nike TRail Running DNA.
A training silhouette supporting a wide toe box and a 4mm drop. This paired with a dual density caged midsole for shock absorption, accompanied by a low positioned foot bed on top of a high density EVA foam, allowing a secure stable foot stage. The shoe's upper boasts a heat fused carbon black rubber cage engaging the heel and forefoot in a single piece of responsive material, allowing uninterrupted support.
Designing an indoor all-day climbing shoe with the intermediate climber in mind. Equipped with stabilizer bars, maximum toe cap rubber, and quick release straps for toe comfort. The shoe features lace like toe lock down while maximizing the amount of toe cap rubber. Integrating the tension of hook and loop closure with high strength strands in the engineered knit textiles allows for more usable toe box real-estate without compromising a comfortable tailored fit. Furthermore, this integration of leather, kit and high strength strands, saves in material waste, assembly and increases the predictability of the upper.
Inspired by the human muscular structure and the body's ability to adapt, the shoe is equipped with a smart hydro gel allowing a dual phase grip texture on the toe box. Based on the conditions of play the Stimulus-responsive hydrogel anticipates and adapts, swelling or shrinking, equipping the boot with optimal grip for each condition.
Citations: Shi, Qiang, et al. “Bioactuators Based on Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels and Their Emerging Biomedical Applications.” Nature News, Nature Publishing Group, 8 Nov. 2019,https://www.nature.com/articles/s41427-019-0165-3
Wang, Jiping, et al. “Thermo-Responsive Textiles.” SpringerLink, Springer, Singapore, 2 July 2015, https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-981-4451-45-1_5