Y3 Neue Treadmill Running Shoe by Refaeli Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Bronze A' Design Award in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Competition Category.
BronzeFootwear· 2022
Y3 Neue Treadmill Running Shoe
by Refaeli Ma
Client: Refaeli Yaofei Ma
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Footwear Category
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About Y3 Neue Treadmill Running Shoe
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.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Y3 Neue Treadmill Running Shoe is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Y3 Neue Treadmill Running Shoe is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Y3 Neue Treadmill Running Shoe splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
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- Unique Properties
- 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. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Prototype: Men size 10 (10 11/16)
- Tags
- footwear design, y-3, blue, gym, treadmills, keyshot, solidworks, sewing, running, user research, trend research, design strategy, concept development, creative thinking, cmf design, market reasearch
- Production Technology
- Equal Gel; Y - Artificial Ligament; a layer of carbon fiber on top of the insole; Hand made upper with leather and breathable mesh; 3D cast outsole with tracking pattern
- Design Challenge
- Identifying the needs of each runner can be very difficult. Treadmill injury to the knee is a very complex process, during which there are many uncontrollable factors. I spend a lot of time studying anatomy knowledge. Prototype production and testing is another difficulty. Model-making methods include vacuum Form, 3D Printing & Casting, hand Sewing, and Clay Modeling.
- Research
- Expert Interview: Orthopaedic Doctor from Peking University Third Hospital; Owner of Makerfit Studio; Trainer of Makerfit Studio; Sales Assistant Nike; Sales Assistant of Run With Us; 3 Professional Trainer and 15 Runners
- Inspiration
- Treadmills provide a simple, effective aerobic workout. A staple of commercial gyms, treadmills have also become one of the most popular exercise equipment machines. Most people go to the gym in order is to maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Another reason is to lose weight and transition into a healthy lifestyle. Some people find a community at the gym, and they value the social interactions they have there.
- Project Duration
- The project started in 2018 and finished in 2020 (Los Angeles).
- Operation Flow
- Y-3 Neue helps runner interacts with the shoes better than ever. A layer of carbon fiber cooperates with the artificial ligament started 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. The ergonomic curve of the insole would provide extra support for the arch. While heel landing on the treadmill surface, the impact pushes the gel extending to the medial side to prevent overpronation.
- Patents
- Pending
- Team Members
- Lead/Sole Designer: Refaeli Yaofei Ma
- Image Credits
- Refaeli Yaofei Ma
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