Wuhuan M809bk Gangsko by Shanghai Wuquan Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.

Wuhuan M809bk Gangsko by Shanghai Wuquan Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Sølv in Fodtøj, Sko og Støvler Design Competition Category.

SølvFodtøj· 2024

Wuhuan M809bk Gangsko

by Shanghai Wuquan Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.

Client: Shanghai Wuquan Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award i Sølv Winner in Fodtøj Category

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The Design

About Wuhuan M809bk Gangsko

Wuhuan M809bk er et par gangsko designet til hverdagskomfort og sikkerhed. Hælen, der er inspireret af skohorn, introducerer et slip-on-design, som gør det muligt for brugerne hurtigt at tage skoene på eller af uden at bøje sig eller bruge ekstra hjælpemidler. En bred læst forhindrer, at foden klemmes, mens svangstøtten reducerer træthed under lange gåture. Overdelen kombinerer strikket stof og blødt okselæder for lav vægt og åndbarhed. Ydersålen i gummi i fuld længde har et forskudt kilemønster for skridsikkerhed og en bred kontaktflade for stabil støtte.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Sølv

Wuhuan M809bk Gangsko er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Wuhuan M809bk Gangsko forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Wuhuan M809bk Gangsko er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: M809BK, a pair of walking shoes, features convenience, comfort, and safety, aiming to bring users a healthier, more confident, and more vibrant life. Its slip on design, inspired by shoe pullers, enables users to easily and quickly put on or take off the shoes without bending over, which is adaptable to different scenarios, and prevents injuries that may arise from such movements. The soft upper, arch support design, and anti-slip pattern provide excellent comfort and all-around protection.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions 330 mm x 200 mm x 160 mm
Weight0.35kg
Tags: walking shoes, quick to put on and take off, wide last, arch support design, multidimensional protection
Production Technology: The wide last addresses foot pinching users may experience while wearing shoes. The rear half utilizes mesh fabric, polyurethane and high-density EVA to well support the arch, whereby even users with flat arches can walk effortlessly. The highly breathable one piece Flyknit upper and soft cowhide ensure light weight, and effectively maintain the shoe’s shape to prevent it from widening or deforming. The heel uses Lycra, foam and bird eye mesh fabric to improve breathability and softness.
Design Challenge: The design challenge lies in how to help users put on and take off shoes easily while also providing a comfortable wearing experience. The slip on design of M809BK enables users to quickly put on and take off their shoes without bending over. The wide last and arch support design address foot pinching and foot fatigue during prolonged walking. Premium materials lead to enhanced softness, breathability, and slip resistance, making the shoes suitable for diverse scenarios.
Research: Walking shoes emphasizing foot health and comfort are increasingly popular among consumers. However, the fast pace of modern urban life has led to new demands for shoes that can be quickly put on and taken off. The middle aged and elderly populations face challenges like reduced flexibility and strength, foot deformation leading to foot pinching, and collapsed arch causing walking fatigue. Therefore, M809BK uses a slip on design, a wide last and arch support design to enhance wearing comfort.
Inspiration: M809BK is inspired by shoe pullers, and geometric elements symbolizing stability. Its slip on design allows users to put on or take off the shoes more conveniently. Viewed from the rear, the outsole presents a stable triangular shape. The outsole pattern blends triangles and rectangles. The heel counter and the rear part of the outsole use arc shapes, while the upper adopts a trapezoidal shape. Those geometric elements enrich the overall design, and functionally enhance stability and comfort.
Project Duration: The product was developed in January 2023 in Shanghai, and launched in December 2023 in China.
Operation Flow: The heel inspired by shoe pullers introduces a slip on design, allowing users to easily put on or take off shoes without bending over or using additional tools. The outsole with a stable trapezoidal structure has a larger contact area with the ground, offering excellent support and reducing the risk of rolling ankles.This also evenly distributes pressure exerted on the sole of the foot to alleviate fatigue. The full-length rubber outsole boasts the staggered wedged pattern for slip resistance.
Team Members: Xiao Nan