[arós]
innovative solutions, prototyping cutting time through a shoe duration: 14 weeks
Arós
pjosra river, iceland.
triathlon katal takes place on the volcanic cold beaches of iceland, utilizing the river that spills into the atlantic ocean.
terrain
volcanic sand that is loosely packed, creating an uneven surface area that causing sinking.
lucy barclay
top women’s triathlete, social media influencer and sponsored by red bull. enjoys being in high performance to be ready to win any race.
the difference between winning is milliseconds.
solving by a shoe that…
swims
runs
dives
the problem
Running in sand is slower, causing 1.6x more energy loss due to the unstable surface requiring extra effort to stabilize the body and push off.
source: sportscare
how can speed be increased?
increased area
by increasing the surface area of the outsole, the runner will sink less due to the weight being distributed over a larger surface area.
side by side
control:
sinking to a high amount of weight in concentrated area
test:
stabilized to weight distribution over a larger surface area
transitions can change the race.
decreasing the transition time.
bike clip-on system
used in biking shoes, the system can be utilized to create faster and smoother transitions. working by using positive and negative cleat to clip into.
how it works
3 contact points to provide a secure connection
sketches
from tape to clay
tape model
foam prototype
midsole placement
midsole construction
built to win.
rapid zipper
nylon mesh
boa system
eva foam
high top
neoprene
tpr plastic
