Shoes started out as functional designs to protect our feet, but over time they have become style statements, a representation of our personality and our personal fashion sense. After all, don’t they say that you can say a lot about a man by the state of his shoes? Personally, I love a good pair of sturdy and stylish sneakers that will help me get through the day without getting hurt, and that match my clothes! However, I know that this is not the case with everyone. People have great demands and expectations when it comes to their shoes, so designers are releasing all their creative juices, leaving no stone unturned in the manufacture of exclusive, innovative and ergonomic shoes! These shoe designs are as futuristic, creative and stylish as they can be!
Former Nike and Adidas designer Hussain Almossawi found himself asking a question. As a Tesla enthusiast, what if the company, with its resources, creativity and an incredibly wealthy CEO, decided to go beyond sports cars and design sportswear? Conceptual Tesla Football Shoes combine Hussain’s love of football and the Tesla brand into a pair of radiant sportswear. The shoes come in pure white, with electroluminescent fabric woven on the sides and back, creating shiny lines on the sides, leading to a bright and pulsating Tesla logo on the back. In addition, the studs at the base of the shoes also shine, making them exceptional in the dark, but even more so when you are dribbling with the ball, creating one of the most beautiful streaks of light as you run!
Burfeind designed Sneature, which is a sustainable tennis alternative to ecologically conscious tennis. The shoe is made of a lot of waste. The yarn made from dog hair (Chiengora) which is a biological waste being recycled – this is innovation. Sneature is also biodegradable! The design takes into account the functional requirements of a trainer and individual customization by the user. The process uses 3D knitting technology that allows customization and production on demand, using the lowest possible energy consumption method. The membrane is a 3D protein-based mesh made of dog hair. It conveys the functional properties of flexibility, stiffness and air circulation with a second skin feel, similar to the sneaker style we have seen. These materials have natural properties that provide water absorption and release and anti-static properties.
Say hello to probably the most bizarre shoe collaboration in history. This pair of Nike Air-Jordans X Crocs collaborative clogs will surely make you feel a lot of things, including, hopefully, a second review. While the idea of shoes co-created by Nike, Jordan and Crocs may seem absurd at first, these clogs honestly don’t look too bad. I mean, hey, I would use them … probably. The shoes come with a distinctive one-piece design that is the archetype of the Crocs brand, with a silhouette that also looks familiar. Its details, however, lend influences directly from the Air Jordan 1, with a perforated protective case and that iconic swoosh that wraps the back of your foot, becoming the heel strap.
Nike and shoe design technology go hand in hand, they’ve proven it in the past and now there’s another example of their prowess. These are the Go FlyEase hands-free shoes that bring the convenience of wearing and removing your pair without even bending over or touching them. Anyone who already does this with a pair of shoelace shoes (when they are too tired or too lazy) to get it out of the conventional style (untying the shoelace) will have their eyes on the Nike Go FlyEase. The movement of using one foot to pull the other’s heel down and vice versa when you have crocodiles or running shoes is what most of us do. But doing the same with a pair of shoes can deform them over time – so Nike came up with a solution that allows you to move your heel to open them in an instant without any damage to the shoe material. The core of the invention is a bistable hinge (the red element at the base of the shoe) and the midsole tensioner (that belt that wraps around) that gives the pair structural resistance to be used as sports shoes.
This is Link by Padwa Design, Olga Kravchenko & Yehuda Azoulay, a shoe that has no laces, straps and no upper cover. It is literally a sole that ‘fits your feet’! Link presents a unique approach to footwear. Just step on the soles and they automatically hug your feet, locking in place. Without any top coat, Link gives the feeling of walking barefoot. They allow your feet to remain ventilated and provide all the freedom of movement and security that you would get with a pair of sneakers, but with the airy feeling of slippers. Designed as a massive protective case for your feet, Link is made with an EVA insole that provides comfort and grip, and a rigid TPU sole that comes with a fragmented design, allowing it to curve and flex with your feet. Together, the two materials make up the construction of the Link, giving it flexibility, openness, friction / grip and even a protective buffer around your feet, preventing accidental falls and knocks on your toes.
The concepts of Nike’s self-launching sneakers from Carota Design seem literally from the future. With hard shell components and glossy / matte finish contrasts, they don’t look or feel like traditional shoes, except for the familiar silhouette, which is definitely a good thing. Designed to highlight the futuristic aspect of the shoes that stand out, the conceptual sneakers come with a red lace that stands out well against black sneakers. The laces go from the sole to the front and then to the heel, where they connect to a motor that is operated by a button. Touch the button and the engine tightens the laces, holding the shoe in place. Hit a second time and the laces loosen, allowing you to slide the shoe out! A ‘shut up and take my money’ textbook!
Mike Belgue’s Plant Shoe (Native Shoes) does not use new materials, instead introducing old materials into a new and unique product. Each part of the shoe is plant-based, using materials such as jute, pineapple peel, kenaf, linen, treated with natural oils such as olive oil for greater flexibility and comfort. Complicated pieces of the shoe design involved finding an alternative solution for the sole, which Native was able to solve in partnership with Reltex, from France, to create a sole that comprises an eucalyptus pulp insole, kenaf (hemp) and corn cushioning , and tread with base that gives the shoes their grip. Tying all the tennis pieces was the next challenge, as most shoe companies rely on toxic and non-biodegradable glues based on petrochemicals to keep the tennis pieces together. Native’s solution involved sewing all the pieces together using totally vegetable yarns that are strong enough to build sneakers.
In partnership with renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, ASICS unveiled the latest edition of Metaride, an all-white running shoe with a pattern inspired by Japanese bamboo weaving Yatara, on the shoe’s body. The strips of fabric roll up in a seemingly chaotic manner, but are actually strategically positioned to keep the foot steady by joining the innovative Flytefoam footwear base that uses cellulose nanofiber, a material derived from strong, light wood pulp that is being researched and explored in Japan. The shoe is described as ‘architecture in motion’ by Kuma, who relied on Yatara’s age-old technique to provide aesthetic dynamism as well as a comfortable fit.
Walk Of Mind shoes are centered on a technology that allows users to obtain personalized shoes made based on exams of their feet. Its sliding design comes with a unique visual and tactile experience, looking and looking light. The light appearance of the shoe can be attributed to the fact that it looks very much like a feather or leaf wrapped around its foot, and the absence of the traditional thick sole found in shoes and sneakers makes it look elegant and light. The slip-on is a combination of several materials, including the wraparound leather and a printed 3D SLS nylon sole that fits it. The sole, designed specifically for each foot, comes with a custom-made pebble surface that applies pressure to specific areas of the foot to relieve pressure, provide support and provide a comfortable walking experience without fatigue. What is really unique about Walk Of Mind shoes is the fact that their monosurface design moves seamlessly from the sole to the foot cover.
This collection of hammock shoes is called “Netina” and each one of them fulfills a specific purpose at the same time that they totally separate from each other in terms of appearance. The purpose of making these shoes is to develop a healthy social relationship between people, providing a feeling of comfort in helping someone who is a complete stranger. Goldberg said: “The human body contains several opportunities to carry objects that can be useful for us and for the people around us. Our feet contain these benefits and also obtain the true characteristic of the movement. ”In this collection are the white shoes that hold matchsticks in pointed design for the moments when someone asks for fire. Then there are the red shoes that have a large opening to store tampons for your friend who is having a menstrual cycle. The third pair of shoes in all blue is for geeks who like to be surrounded by gadgets, since the pair has USB ports to charge various gadgets through a power bank that is hidden in the sole of the shoes.
For more fashionable ergonomic shoe designs, check out Part 1 of this post!