Less is Better: Mojito Shoe
An impressive minimalist shoe designed by architect Julian Hakes.
The shoes are structured with carbon-fiber and covered in fine leather. I was surprised to learn that the styling isn’t just for looks, but might actually work:
One late summer night in the studio I was thinking about the design of shoes in general. I wondered why there was the need for a foot plate in shoes such as high heels When I look at a foot print on sand it is very clear to see that the main force goes to the heel and ball. With a high heel providing the heel is supported, even by standing on a wooden block the foot naturally ’spans’ the gap naturally, with bones and tendons. The foot has its own inbuilt strength and support so why duplicate this. You would not have a jumper with rigid arms between elbow and wrist.
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Hmmm. I don’t know about you, but I have arches so high I’m convinced building permits were needed at some point. And I’m not sure this shoe would help with that at all.
Still: beautiful design. Great color, too.
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I have flat feet, so I’m not sure they would work for me, either.
Of course, when it comes to designer women’s shoes, it wouldn’t be the first time that fashion outweighed comfort or practicality!
Speaking of which: it’s a beautiful object, but does it look as good on someone’s foot? They don’t show any renderings of it in context….