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ENHANCE OBSTACLE RACING PERFORMANCE
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DESIGN OBJECTIVE DESIGN A FOORWEAR THAT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE IN OBSTACLE RACING
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RESEARCH
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THE RITE OF PASSAGE
A ritual or ceremony signifying an event in a person's life indicative of a transition from one stage to another, as from adolescence to adulthood.
Obstacle racing has become a modern rite of passage allowing normal people to face their fears, challenge their own limitations, pushing us to become stronger both physically and mentally.
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“Winning is not the objective, but rather personal achievement and having a good time with friends and family is key� - Joe Desena, Owner Co-founder of Spartan Race
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Variety of obstacles require a flexible yet very durable shoe that gives traction in multiple terrains, won’t retain mud and dries fast. This will reduce the chances of injury as well as give athletes more confidence so they can focus on the race.
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Day of the Race
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PROS
CONS
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INSIGHTS & OPPORTUNITUES Insights
Opportunities
MULTI TERRAIN TRACTION
PERFORMANCE IN MUD
Improve performance in muddy conditions Prevent shoe loss by making front more hydrodynamic and introducing more ventilation into footprint, thus minimizing mud vacuum Improve foot wrapping by redesigning lacing system to provide tighter “taped” feel
PROTECTION & COMFORT
Protect the feet & increase comfort Prevent debris from getting inside shoe Faster drying time by improving water drainage and ventilation
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Improve ankle support to prevent injury
IDEATION
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IDEATION SKETCHES
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DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES
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OUTSOLE IDEATION
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OUTSOLE DEVELOPMENT
Lugs
TRACTION AREA
Lugs
Large lugs provide at sole area as well as traction
SLIP RESISTANT AREA
Flat sole area
Flat sole area
Flat sole area
Lugs
Lugs
Lugs Flat sole area
Flat sole area
Flat sole area
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OUTSOLE IDEATION
Shank support
75 cm / 3.45 iin 8.75 8
27.75 cm / 11 in
in 8.75 cm / 3.45
Water Drainage
Weight points
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PROTOTYPE
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Experimentated with ligament like support shank in order to prevent over extension of muscle was well as provide impact protection.
Exploration for kit of parts for shoe attachment depending on terrain expected during race.
Exploration of outsole attachement for different terrain.
Exploration for drainage system in the midsole. Holes would help drain out water as well as provide impact support.
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Using clay, carved out outsole pattern for molding in PU.
Use tape on last to create pattern for sewing.
Result of molded outsole
After testing outsole in real life, learned that this shape although very good for gripping it grabs on to mud and debris.
Using pattern created with the tape I roughly sewed upper to get a feel for shoe construction.
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Mock up for ‘wrapping’ concept, which explored the connection between leg, foot and shoe. The idea was to use the wrap instead of shoe laces as this can also be used for wrapping the ankle area.
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After making pattern using tape up method, covered the last in shrinking plastic mesh. This provided a structure for the exterior parts that would then be fused with the under mesh.
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Tongue
inner upper structure
After making pattern using tape up method, created pattern for final shoe. Transfered pattern onto card stock paper to get a cleaner pattern to work with.
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outter layer of upper
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FINAL DESIGN
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LATERAL
LOOP
INSO
INSOLE MEASUREMENT & LAYER OVERLAY
TOP VIEW
VENTILATION FLEX AREA
8.75 CM / 3.45
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SOFT HEEL COUNTER
FOREFOOT DRAINAGE
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OUTSOLE DRAIN SYSTEM
LACING EYELETS
BRANDING
HEEL VENTILATION & DRAINAGE
MEDIAL
MOISTURE WICKING MESH
INNER LINER
HD PU UPPER STRUCTURE
ROPE GRIP
NATURAL RUBBER CLEATS
TOE BOX
GORE-TEX ™ MATERIAL
TONGUE & TOE BOX
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TOP VIEW
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INSOLE TOP VIEW
INSOLE
INSOLE BOTTOM VIEW
SHANK SUPPORT COMPOSITE
INSOLE MEASUREMENT & LAYER OVERLAY
SLIP TOE CONSTRUCTION
SLIP RESISTANT TOE CUSHION
IN 8.75 CM / 3.45
27.75 CM / 11
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LIGAMENT SUPPORT
WATER DRAINAGE
WEIGHT POINTS
SLIP RESISTANT CUSHION
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SHOCK & SLIP RESISTANT GEL INSERT
SHOCK DISPLACEMENT FLEX POINT
OUTSOLE LATERAL
OUTSOLE
OUTSOLE
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
DRAINAGE CANAL SYSTEM
MEDIAL
NATURAL RUBBER
CLEATS
SLIP RESISTANT PATTERN FORM CONTINENTAL ™ RUBBER FLAT OUTSOLE AREA
HD PU
ROPE GRIP
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GRAPHIC VARIATIONS
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