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 Are you an artist? Do you love to design and render shoes? If so, then this place is devoted to you.
BRETT GOLLIFF
 | Nike Positive
Congratulations to Brett Golliff on his first Artist Series win. His entry will also be one of 10 finalist for Rendering of the Year.
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BEN ADAMS-KEANE Sunday, November 11, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Nike Trailblazer
   6.52 / 10
The Nike Trailblazer is a lightweight yet durable trail running shoe that is designed to take on any conditions. The mesh upper and minimal leather overlays keep the shoe light, while the double-stitched tip and leather toe keep the shoe durable. Ventilation and comfort are provided by the mesh upper, perforated toe, and lightweight Nike Sphere lining. An external lace-loop system with a metal eyelet at the apex provides excellent fit. A semi-transparent TPU heel counter and TPU shank work to provide stability and support on uneven terrain. Traction is provided by a durable rubber outsole with large lugs and grooves. A Max Air unit in the heel and Zoom Air units in the forefoot work to provide cushioning. Pull-loops on the heel and tongue alow for ease of entry. Inspiration for the shoe was taken from off-road tires and the "blazes" on trees that mark trails. Also attached are the sketches involved in the design process and tech.
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SOTIRIS TASIOPOULOS Saturday, November 10, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Asics Rising Sun
6.00 / 10
Asics 'RS' (rising sun) comes as a lightweight high performance shoe for marathon runners.The inspiration comes from the japanese tradition in high class long distance runners n' mainly the Japan's 'rising sun' flag that features at lateral n' medial side n' refers to a national team shoe.The asics logo comes as an elastic mask that wraps the foot around n' ends to an elastic slinkshot that moves for a more easy to wear use.Part of lateral n' medial side is missing for less weight n' natural air conditioning.The upper features breathable mesh together with synthetic lightweight chrome leather that reflects different nuances into the light.The thin lightweight PVU sole lends better touch for the runner with the ground..n' of course is made in Japan.
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BRETT GOLLIFF Friday, November 09, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Nike Positive
8.07 / 10
The Nike Positive is their extension. The only thing that is in between them and the hardwood. The Positive is everything they need to perform and last. A shoe that is meant solely for the court and nothing else.
The extension starts with the bootie. The bootie acts as the tendon of their foot. Constructed out of a combination of mesh and lycra that hugs the foot. The lycra allows a high amount of stretch as the foot flexes but retracts to keep the foot from over extending. The mesh allows it all to breathe. Holding all this together is a Graphite Shell.
The Bootie and Graphite Shell function together like tendon and muscle. The asymmetrical design of the graphite allows the bootie to flex; its structure holds the bootie in place. To keep the structure from being too rigid the graphite has molded sipes to allow natural motion. It allows the shoe to remain lace less by locking the foot down and applying pressure in key areas in the tongue and quarter of the medial of the shoe.
Externally the Nike Positive features a skin of Foampoiste to hold the structure together. The Foamposite shell holds all of the anatomy together acting as skin holding the bootie and graphite in place. The shell features molded sipes to aide in flexibility.
The Nike Positive is the ultimate extension of the body. The Nike Positive is the Baller. Click here for inspiration and more details.
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JONATHAN MITCHELL Thursday, November 08, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | adidas Munich
6.37 / 10
The Adidas Munich is the next step in the progression of Adidas’ a3™ Sole Technology line. The Munich’s ultra lightweight sole will allow a lot of flex and range for quick point and shooting guards. Plus, the external molded heel counter adds maximum support to lock the foot in. Its outermost upper layer is made of full-grain leather cut to form a series of panels that maximize support without impairing flexibility. Immediately beneath that is a layer of synthetic, highly breathable leather that echos Adidas’ three stripes logo while further enhancing support along the mid-foot.
Here are some hand renderings from the early development of the shoe. I also added a streetball edition inspired by graffiti art.
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HOANG DAT Wednesday, November 07, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Nike ACG Otter
6.62 / 10
The OTTER/NIKE ACG, would be the solution for walking/running/treking... offer at your feet ,breathing/comfort, maintains/protection, with an internal structure allowing these performance, covered by waterproof/breathing materials like goreTex, would be conceive with recycle sole and minimal glue/solvant ...a little environmemtal impact... like Considered line by Nike
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NICK HUBER Tuesday, November 06, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | When I Grow Up
5.73 / 10
The Fire Fighter Shoe represents the first in a line of shoes for
children based around the theme of "When I grow up.". As children we
all had dreams of what we wanted to be as adults. Some children want to
be firemen or astronauts; I wanted to drive a bulldozer. The "When I
grow up." line of children's footwear is based around these childhood
aspirations.
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TONY HARDMAN Monday, November 05, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Vitus Barocco
7.08 / 10
Vitus takes an elegant approach to women's technical
running footwear with it's latest shoe, the Barocco.
Barocco, the Portuguese origin of the word "Baroque"
translates literally as "uneven pearl" but represents
also an artistic period of great embellishment and the
fear of empty space. These meanings have been subtly
revealed within the aesthetic of the shoe. Performance
features include:
-minimalistic pearlized foamposite exoskeleton
with elegant HF welded 3M scotchlite embellishments
and touch sensitive tightening modules.
-sensatex silk organza toe box with fiber optic
read-outs for real time feedback during work-outs.
-molded footbed featuring quadrilateral impact
absorbant TPU ribs with interchangeable bands to
regulate PSI for customizeable ride and
over-pronation/supination control.
-patented wireless finger cuffs for fit control and
multiple toe display options on the go.
Click here for Inspiration and Sketches.
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DOUGLAS VANDERVALK Sunday, November 04, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Ninety7
5.94 / 10
My entry for October is a shoe targeted at preventing ankle sprains. Ankle sprains are the most common recreational sports injuries, and the most often sprained ligament in the ankle is the ATFL (anterior talo-fibular ligament) - which accounts for about 80% of ankle sprains. Studies have shown ankle bracing to be extremely effective in preventing sprains, so I began by using techniques from ankle braces. The cut of the shoe is significantly higher than most current footwear (the top of the shoe being roughly 6-7 inches off the ground). There is a full length mesh bootie, and around the ankle area there is a non-stretch vinyl for a basic level of support. There is also an ankle strap which runs across the front of the ankle to keep the laces secure, and provide additional support. The two straps (one lateral, and one medial) act as support for the ATFL. When the foot is in a resting position there is no tension, but as the foot moves in a way that stretches the ATFL, the strap pulls with increasing force as the amount increases (a strong elastic-type material is hidden by the green portion). It runs underneath the foot, much as athletic tape does when the ankle is taped. An internal heel-counter is hidden, but also provides support.
Aesthetically, the shoe is meant to appear medical and/or supportive. A variety of materials and strong asymmetry are also themes of the shoe.
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THOMAS MURPHY Saturday, November 03, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Freestyle Session
7.64 / 10
Very fast looking shoe, concentrated around 2 ideas : the vertical cushioning on the heel, and its translation into horinzontal speed towards the front.
A transparent and soft TPU piece holds a gel Pod in the heel, that cushioning bloc makes the link between the extended chassis (reinforced by an integarted carbon fiber piece, it acts as a cup for the foot) and the outsole bloc.
The outsole bloc, is a solid fiber reinforced TPU piece, softer at its top where it curves around the forefoot and acts as one of the different lace holders. this piece contributes to translating the absorbtion energy into forward driving. (Sounds pretty crazy, but I guess it's part of the freestyle theme :) Lacing system consists in one single elastic LOOP that sticks out on the lateral side, it always tightens the shoe, but the 3 ending hooks on the side allow 4 different levels of tightness; Check out sketches here.
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DAVID WHETSTONE Friday, November 02, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Nike Zoom Graduation
5.83 / 10
Upon deciding what to work on for this theme, I thought about what
is NOW. With the release of Kanye West's "Graduation" and
speculation of him becoming the first non-athlete to have a Nike
signature shoe, I thought I would work on a lifestyle shoe for Mr.
Kanye West. The Nike Zoom Graduation was inspired by the Marty
Mcfly hi and current trends in fashion boots. I have included early
sketch development which I decided to tone down for the final
direction.
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YUANZHENG SONG Thursday, November 01, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Nike GL 2008
7.45 / 10
The Nike GL 2008 is a pair of sprint spikes for the 100-400 meters sprinters. Letters GL stand for Golden League,which is the most famous world athletics tour staged by the International Association of Athletics Federations IAAF. The shoe is mainly inspired by the jackpot of the Golden League,one million dollars in gold. The distingushing feature of Nike GL 2008 is the six mini-shox on the forefoot hidden beneath those spikes and a novel cushion system on the heel. Please view the inspiration/details and additional colorways.
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PIETRO PELLICELLI Wednesday, October 31, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Hardman's N.G.U.
7.28 / 10
Mr. Tony Hardman, has helped me a lot along these years and still provides great contribution to this site and to young passionate designers needing help.
Even if I've never met him, I can consider him a big friend, so this is my way to say thank you Tony!
N.G.U. (Never Give Up, and a smile in the "U") shoe is thought as super light weight basketball shoe ready for year 2012.
The main feature of the N.U.G. is the "Ubiq Soq" which incorporates the functions of the upper, of the padding and of the midsole in a unique structure.
In fact, a 3 dimensional carbon-composite wireframe runs inside the squared cells matrix that creates the ubiq soq, providing just the proper amount of support where needed.
The wireframe is covered by a specific padding layer with different thicknesses in order to provide the necessary amount of protection in each area of the foot.
The lacing system also runs through the matrix along a specific circuit along the foot surface, allowing the user to adjust the fit just working on the nylon lace tension.
The midsole is injected at the bottom of the sock (or soq, which is more cool...) to improve support.
Transparent thermoplastic support runs from the bottom of the foot to join the heel, acting both as a medial support and as a heel cradle.
Synthetic leather panel provides aerodynamic look while protecting the inner soq from scuff and hits during the game.
The rubber outsole is inspired by road motorcycling tyres to lend optimal grip while having a super aggressive look.
You can also see key development sketches, presented like a "Hardman's" brand time machine.
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BRITT ASHCRAFT Tuesday, October 30, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Asics Re
6.17 / 10
The Asics Re is "cool down" runner for Asics. Re is short for relax,
rethink, results. The Re is intended to be worn after a long run in
order to relax the feet. Or it can be worn as a casual shoe before or
after a sporting event. The upper is a synthetic mesh wrapped around
carbon fiber. The carbon fiber upper uses the tension of the material
so that laces are not needed. The interior sole is made of a neoprene
that wicks away sweat while offering maximum comfort. The highlight of
the shoe is the use of little "balls" strategically placed in the sole
of the shoe. The natural weight of the runner pushes down on the "balls"
that will be located at certain nerve points associated with reflexology
at the bottom of the sole. The "balls" will help relax and massage the
runner's feet.
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JOHN MUHLENKAMP Sunday, October 28, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Desert Adapt Concept
6.43 / 10
The desert adapt concept takes inspiration from the many creatures of the high desert. The shoe focuses on flexibility, protection, and breathability. The upper is constructed in a way so as to allow free articulation much like the scales on a snake or lizard. The shoe allows for great cooling in high temps and full flexibility helps for off-camber motion on the trail. Checkout the inspiration and alternate colorway.
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BARBU ALEXANDRU Saturday, October 27, 2007
September 2007 - Freestyle 2007 II | Nike Protos
5.98 / 10
In the Greek language protos means FIRST. Nike Protos is the first shoe that features a night illumination technology, made for the security of runners who choose to practice in the dark. The NLS system has the purpose to signal the presence of the runner to the drivers of diferent vehicles or other runners.
The NLS system is made of a light sensor who turns on the light when is dark, small batteries placed in the midsole, a microchip and 6 LEDs.
With a light upper made from leather and canvas, a futuristic design and the advantages of the NLS technology, Nike Protos will be in top of the list.
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