Design Intention
The protective shoes currently available have aesthetic qualities that are driven purely by function. What if they didn't need to be so rugged and clumsy looking?
I selected the Converse brand to guide my styling direction and then utilised composite materials to give the shoe all of the strength and protective qualities required.
Note: This project has no connection with Converse/Nike, Inc. The use of Converse styling elements is purely for educational purposes.
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Pair of Converse Protect shoes in red.
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The profile is that of a traditional basketball shoe.
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Styled in all black, the shoe is intended to appeal more to a working role.
Utilising a kevlar belt incorporated into the sole and a carbon kevlar toe tip, the shoe can protect the wearer from injuries caused by both sharp penetrations and crushing.
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An exploded view of the shoe displaying the protective, composite components.
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The shoe's tread pattern harks back to the original All Star.
Development Story
