Injection moulded sneaker promotes original Hip Hop values of upliftment & life;
Customize, wash, recycle, respect, ethical,durable, affordable, Hip Hop, life.
(Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:25:12 GMT)
Frank Deveson
says
The removable lining provides comfort and breathability, the arrow shaped apertures on the sides and perforated toe area of the injection moulded outer provide ventilation.
(Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:34:37 GMT)
Simon
says
Love this concept! It definitely breaks new ground on shoe design. I would be concerned about the stiffness and durability of the outer shell. Also, if it's a one piece outer, will the sole be grippy enough? There are definitely some material questions to be answered.
"Hip Hop values of upliftment"? Sounds like poor design speak.
I think you have traded in flexibility and ventilation for a less than inspired form. More revisions please.
(Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:37:12 GMT)
Frank Deveson
says
The sneaker uplifts the lives of those who make it by eliminating the need for harmful adhesives or hand stitching, it would be made in unionised factories and marketed on this. It uplifts the lives of consumers by being affordable, durable, washable, customisable and expressive of Hip Hop values. It uplifts the lives of those whose culture is commoditised by recognising and representing this. It uplifts the world by being recyclable and promoting the original values of Hip Hop as a celebration of life through art. It is not intended as a high performance trainer though it would exhibit similar flexibility as the Nike Zvezdochka (Marc Newson).
(Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:42:08 GMT)
Robster
says
Sorry, but that HipHop-lifestyle-value talk is complete bullshit. What has the production of a shoe as a commercial product to do with expressing yourself? No need for stitching? Unionides Factories? Ever thought about the fact, that this will only end in a production process, that elimintates the need for human work at all? If it ever willgo in production, this shoe will surely be produced by machines. There will only be work for a small amount of people, who controll the machines. And I'm sure these people won't be the people who stitched the shoes before. The only way to take care of the problems you are talking about is to eleminate the whole sweatshop thing. This problems can only be eliminated on a political way throug laws that for example prohibit the use of harmful chemicals or that ensure security for people that work with this stuff.
(Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:06:47 GMT)
Frank Deveson
says
By buying a product that promotes particular values, you are expressing your support for those values. Most sneakers have injection moulded soles, which are glued or hand stiched to the upper, a harmful process which is just as difficult to undo if materials are to be reclaimed. This design eliminates these problems, using the existing machines. Workers in unionised factories (i.e. not sweatshops) perform the easier task of making the various liners which can be easily interchanged by the consumer to express their personal style. This design is an attemt to tackle problems in a constructive way, through the market forces they were caused by.
(Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:42:03 GMT)
Ongthrook Zul Threep
says
I already look enough like the golem without buying his shoes.
(Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:49:30 GMT)
Mikal
says
yo, my friend has these shoes, his name is C-3PO. "I am very fresh"
I think this idea is pretty awesome. We need more sustainable design ideas in the world instead of just catering for the aesthetics and hugely consumerist society we seem to be living in. Would I be able to design my own liner to represent my personal style, or will you look into that? Robster must be a bit of a loser who calls himself 'the Robster'--he has no friends/life and has to pretend he knows what he's talking about with the sweatshop comments, which sound very un-researched I might add. This product sounds like it would make a statement/impact both socially and environmentally, and influence future product designing--the way it's done. As for Golem, I'm sure he could do with a pair to cover his hideously hairy and big feet--he may even pick-up (for a change)--perhaps some kind of hobbit-girl, who should also get a pair for the same reason. And is this Bradford guy some kind of pretend-tutor with the 'more revision please'? I mean, what the f*#k is wrong with you? Hip Hop values of upliftment is obviously the reason for the product's being--every product needs a philosophy, yeah?
(Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:57:15 GMT)
Anonymous Ben
says
Yeah, what the heck are "Hip Hop values of upliftment & life Customize, wash, recycle, ethical, respect, durable, affordable, Hip Hop, life"? Looks cool but I wouldn't buy something that's advertisement makes no sense whatsoever.
(Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:58:57 GMT)
Anonymous Ben
says
Robster rules.
(Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:15 GMT)
Anonymous Ben
says
Yeah A.T., I agree with having a philosophy but if you want that product to succeed, it needs to be thought out fully. This product, I feel, has not been fully realized. I think if Frank works on it further, he may have something; but to be completely honest the styling and the form as they are now, will not sell.
The removable lining provides comfort and breathability, the arrow shaped apertures on the sides and perforated toe area of the injection moulded outer provide ventilation.
Love this concept! It definitely breaks new ground on shoe design. I would be concerned about the stiffness and durability of the outer shell. Also, if it's a one piece outer, will the sole be grippy enough? There are definitely some material questions to be answered.
"Hip Hop values of upliftment"? Sounds like poor design speak. I think you have traded in flexibility and ventilation for a less than inspired form. More revisions please.
The sneaker uplifts the lives of those who make it by eliminating the need for harmful adhesives or hand stitching, it would be made in unionised factories and marketed on this. It uplifts the lives of consumers by being affordable, durable, washable, customisable and expressive of Hip Hop values. It uplifts the lives of those whose culture is commoditised by recognising and representing this. It uplifts the world by being recyclable and promoting the original values of Hip Hop as a celebration of life through art. It is not intended as a high performance trainer though it would exhibit similar flexibility as the Nike Zvezdochka (Marc Newson).
Sorry, but that HipHop-lifestyle-value talk is complete bullshit. What has the production of a shoe as a commercial product to do with expressing yourself? No need for stitching? Unionides Factories? Ever thought about the fact, that this will only end in a production process, that elimintates the need for human work at all? If it ever willgo in production, this shoe will surely be produced by machines. There will only be work for a small amount of people, who controll the machines. And I'm sure these people won't be the people who stitched the shoes before. The only way to take care of the problems you are talking about is to eleminate the whole sweatshop thing. This problems can only be eliminated on a political way throug laws that for example prohibit the use of harmful chemicals or that ensure security for people that work with this stuff.
By buying a product that promotes particular values, you are expressing your support for those values. Most sneakers have injection moulded soles, which are glued or hand stiched to the upper, a harmful process which is just as difficult to undo if materials are to be reclaimed. This design eliminates these problems, using the existing machines. Workers in unionised factories (i.e. not sweatshops) perform the easier task of making the various liners which can be easily interchanged by the consumer to express their personal style. This design is an attemt to tackle problems in a constructive way, through the market forces they were caused by.
I already look enough like the golem without buying his shoes.
yo, my friend has these shoes, his name is C-3PO. "I am very fresh"
I think this idea is pretty awesome. We need more sustainable design ideas in the world instead of just catering for the aesthetics and hugely consumerist society we seem to be living in. Would I be able to design my own liner to represent my personal style, or will you look into that? Robster must be a bit of a loser who calls himself 'the Robster'--he has no friends/life and has to pretend he knows what he's talking about with the sweatshop comments, which sound very un-researched I might add. This product sounds like it would make a statement/impact both socially and environmentally, and influence future product designing--the way it's done. As for Golem, I'm sure he could do with a pair to cover his hideously hairy and big feet--he may even pick-up (for a change)--perhaps some kind of hobbit-girl, who should also get a pair for the same reason. And is this Bradford guy some kind of pretend-tutor with the 'more revision please'? I mean, what the f*#k is wrong with you? Hip Hop values of upliftment is obviously the reason for the product's being--every product needs a philosophy, yeah?
Yeah, what the heck are "Hip Hop values of upliftment & life Customize, wash, recycle, ethical, respect, durable, affordable, Hip Hop, life"? Looks cool but I wouldn't buy something that's advertisement makes no sense whatsoever.
Robster rules.
PS: why isn't there a maybe button?
You know what a square is--think outside of it...
moon boots? i doubt that design would fly in the hiphop world.
Yeah A.T., I agree with having a philosophy but if you want that product to succeed, it needs to be thought out fully. This product, I feel, has not been fully realized. I think if Frank works on it further, he may have something; but to be completely honest the styling and the form as they are now, will not sell.