Footwear

Explore 23 award-winning designs tagged Footwear on DesignAmid Magazine.

Designer: MAKI IZAWA Work: Sandals Classification: Footwear

Para Waraji

Para Waraji was created to ensure a secure and peaceful everyday life through prevention. Originally made of straw, Waraji was worn by Japanese commoners and samurais to protect their feet and ward off bad luck and disasters. Para Waraji, however, is made of a durable parachute cord, making it suitable for daily wear and emergency situations. This innovative product not only provides foot protection but can also be untied and used as a rope for wound care and fixation. By blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern technology, Para Waraji sets a great example of innovation.

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Designer: Wilson Hsu Work: Rainboots Classification: Footwear

XpreSole Panto

XpreSole Panto an ecofriendly spent coffee grounds reused and ultra lightweight rainboot. One pair of boots makes from 15 cups of spent coffee grounds, a massive source of greenhouse gases when they are landfilled. With the circular economy in mind. It upcycles spent coffee ground as the major component. The innovative process covers a pair of boots lifecycles closely associated with community engagements from material harvest to reuse. With the innovative coating technology, XpreSole Panto designs as a rain boot based on a balancing act of sustainability and functionality.

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Designer: Refaeli Yaofei Ma Work: Treadmill Running Shoe Classification: Footwear

Y3 Neue

The Y-3 Neue breaks with tradition in both form and function. Equipped with advanced Equal gel and artificial ligaments, bring comfort while meeting your athleisure aesthetic needs. Y-3 Neue helps runner interacts with the shoes better than ever. A carbon fiber piece cooperates with the artificial ligament starting from the bottom lateral side, going up across the insteps then separating into two directions. The two pieces work together to hold the runner's heel properly and prevent the abnormal ankle twist during the running.

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Designer: Wilson Hsu Work: Footwear Classification: Footwear

GreenPlax

Trying to protect the ecosystem and the environment, as well as to leave beautiful mother earth for future generations, Ccilu spent 5 years developing GreenPlax technology and created the first-ever footwear collection made primarily out of plastic bottles retrieved from the oceans. The recycled plastic bottles are used for every major component in the shoes, uppers, insoles, and outsoles, turns the hazardous wastes into green material, moreover, the GeenPlax is bottomed-up with 100+ independent and resilient dots to deliver barefoot comfort.

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Designer: Wilson Hsu Work: Footwear Classification: Footwear

GreenPlax Tess

GreenPlax Tess designs as a reminder for the bottle upcycling process. Every 20 plastic bottles recycle material can make one pair of GreenPlax Tess in every major component. The outsole is particularly made from straight scraps of bottles while imitating its shapes. The color palette and silhouette design also replicate some beverage brands to create a direct visual impact, as a reminder for people of the sustainable issues from plastic bottles throw-away behaviors. It is also water-repellent, dirt-proof, and moisture-wicking. Sustainability is their forwarding mission bear in mind.

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Designer: Hengbo Zhang Work: Shoes Classification: Footwear

Adamas

Adamas is a laceless shoe designed for daily wear in the city. The sole has sharp angular facets inspired by unpolished diamonds, while the soft elastic upper wraps the foot closely. The main materials are synthetic rubber and elastic fabric. Computer analysis was used to define the structure and the required mass of each part of the sole. The sole is formed in one piece, which supports fast production, stable footbeds and less material waste. A support structure extends from the sole to the ankle and holds the upper in place.

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Designer: Kaiqi Wang Work: Chelsea Boots Classification: Footwear

Guang

Guang is handmade with cowhide and lambskin. Reflective bindings were stitched on the seams delivering a futuristic feel. Reflective customizable letters on the back functioning as an eye-catching feature also improves visibility in the dark. The back strap widens the length and width of the bootstrap for wearing ease.The distressed Vibram’s outsole gives a brawny aesthetic, superior traction, and greater comfort. The bright neon yellow alongside the pointy-toe narrow silhouette delivers a rebellious yet functional design.

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Designer: Que Shebley Work: Dress Shoes Classification: Footwear

Quswa Wholecut

The Quswa wholecut was inspired by the historical battle of Badr, represented by hand carved Arabic Calligxraphitti encryption on high grade Italian leather. Designer Que Shebley states "here are 5 version series of the Quswa wholecut as each design released continues the originating encryption as a whole, the encryption signifies one of the most significant moments of the battle". The design is hand painted in layers with a patina technique. The sole hand made with a beveled waist closed channel with metal toe taps for that extra aristocrat feel. A true master piece and a must see.

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Designer: Kaj Ransvi Work: Foot Wear Classification: Footwear

The Sneaker

The shoe named The Sneaker is a shoe both for the reception and the skate ramp, it is raw and elegant at the same time. The color is matte black with details in gold, including a small jewelry attached to the string. When the sole is warned out, it can be replaced so the lifetime of the shoes is almost timeless. Each shoe is individually sewn by skilled craftsmen.

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Designer: MOLLY Work: Interchangeable Footwear Classification: Footwear

The Gemini Rebirth

This unique design is constructed utilizing a pointed-toe and 100mm heels to define the desired structure and allure. Embellished with care, the product uses clean-cut silhouettes and meticulous chrome closure mechanisms to translate the authenticity with which the pair can be altered with absolute ease. Meshing smooth and grainy premium leather with a technical understanding of hardware placement, The Gemini Rebirth offers flexibility to completed design outlines.

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Designer: Florian Seidl Work: trail running shoe Classification: Footwear

Kateem

A light weight trail running shoe that uses innovative materials and production techniques but also builds on traditional know-how to create a new running experience. The upper is made from semi-rigid panels like a stretchy exoskeleton - robust, water repellant and breathable. It has a carbon toe cap and precisely defined flex zones. Traditional lacing is easily adjustable, the sock-like inner and custom 3D printed insole guarantee perfect fit. The midsole is thin and has variable tread inlays. Feet are well protected and supported - empowering runners to perform better.

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