RUN FOR SURVIVAL
RUN FOR SURVIVAL
swiftly like in your
'"NATURAL HABITAT"
BRAND:
Dynafit
YEAR:
2023
DURATION:
14 weeks
(no direct affiliated with Dynafit)
DISPLINE:
Footwear design
THE BRIEF
Design innovative performance trail running shoes to perform for Livigno TRACK SKY TRAIL
MISSION
Trail running shoes optimize performance across diverse terrains. Let athlete run like in their "natural habitat".
LIVIGNO, ALPS
Lay of the Land
- diverse landscapes including snow-capped peaks, lush meadows, and pristine lakes
- High-altitude terrain ranging from 1,800 to 2,900 meters
- Technical sections on mountain ridges
​- Unique opportunity to cross the Swiss/Italian border
Region
Lombardy, Italy
Elevcation Gain
2,700 Metres
Distance
17 Km
TARRINE VARIATIONS
Gravel
Unstable, unexpected loose rock
Mountain Ridges
Balance
Snow & Icey
Slippery, cold, wet feet
Rocky Meadow
Foot Placement, soggy
User & behavior
Oriol Cardona Coll
Oriol Cardona Coll, a Spanish ski mountaineer and trail runner, is notable for his accomplishments in competitive sports, he joined Dynafit as an athlete in 2013.
Trail Running Athlete
“only those who believe in victory win."
Oriol Cardona Coll Is ?
Passionate
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Determined
Adventurous
MOTION ANALYZATION
Not to fast. Maintain energy. Lean forward body position, hand support on knees is necessary. Use calf and rest the thigh.
Ascending
Insight: pace adjust & save energy
MOTION ANALYZATION
Speed up, smaller steps. watch out for slip on gravels. Lower center of gravity. Forefoot contact ground. Vertical body position.
Descending
Insight: cautious & speed up
DESIGNING..
BREAK IT DOWN
From the ground up
From the interaction between the terrain and outsole, to the midsole impact absorption and stability, and extending to the lacing system and enduring comfort.
UPPER
Dry & comfort
Obstacle protection
Huggee fit
MIDSOLE
Support and stability
Responsive energy return
Lightweight cushion
OUTSOLE
Anti-slippery
Great traction
Protection
INSPIRATION & OUTSOLE EXPLORATION
REFINED TO ENVISION
VACTOR ART TO MOCK UP
Chose four designs with silhouettes inspired by both structural and organic forms, incorporating a mixed tread design to deliver dynamic and robust grip to best perform in multi-terrain
EXPLORE OF MIDSOLE AND UPPER
PUZZLE UP
PUZZLED THE MIDSOLE FROM THE FIRST TWO SHOES WITH THE UPPER OF THIRD SHOE
FINAL SKETCTH / ITERATION
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TAPE DRAWING
Zigzag lacing design with BOA system to tie the shoes fast with good fit and security.
3D PRINTED OUTSOLE
GRAVITY SKETCH MADE MODLE 3D PRINTED
PROTOTYPING
LAZER CUTING, 3D PRINTING, CALY FIXING, PAINTING, USEING REAL FABRIC
