Tiny Steps Flex 乳幼児用シューズ by Winner Medical Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銅賞 in ベビー・キッズ・子供用品デザイン Competition Category.
銅ベビー用品· 2024
Tiny Steps Flex 乳幼児用シューズ
Client: Winner Medical Co., Ltd.
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in ベビー用品 Category
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About Tiny Steps Flex 乳幼児用シューズ
Tiny Steps Flexは、ハイハイから歩行へと移行する乳幼児のためにデザインされたシューズです。アウトソールには羊のひづめから着想を得た双方向のグリップを採用し、地面への接地力と安定性を高めています。母趾球と小趾球の間に設けた特殊なアーチが、足指の自然な屈曲を可能にします。アッパーは天然繊維製で、軽量かつ伸縮性に優れ、足の自由な動きを妨げません。幅広のやわらかいストラップにより、着脱が容易です。アッパーとアウトソールは縫製で接合しているため、化学系接着剤を使用していません。マッサージ突起付きのよもぎインソールが、抗菌性と快適性をもたらします。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
Tiny Steps Flex 乳幼児用シューズは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Tiny Steps Flex 乳幼児用シューズは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Tiny Steps Flex 乳幼児用シューズは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This pair of shoes is tailored for the vital transition from crawling to walking. The outsole, with bidirectional grips inspired by sheep hooves, bolsters stability. The specialized arch at the curved connection between the balls of small and big toes improves flexion flexibility. This is enhanced by an elastic and lightweight upper for more natural foot movement akin to being barefoot. Notably, its upgrades in materials and craftsmanship lead a low carbon fashion in infant and toddler footwear.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 135 mm x 65 mm x 70 mm
- Tags
- Crawling assistance for infants and toddlers, Bionic structure at the sole, Ergonomic optimization, Antibacterial massage insoles, Low carbon toddling experience
- Production Technology
- The upper made from W-natural fiber is gentle on the skin and offers optimal elasticity to fit the delicate feet of little ones. The wide, soft Velcro strap enhances comfort for their tender feet, and makes the shoes easier to put on and take off. The upper and outsole are expertly stitched, avoiding any hazards from chemical adhesives and formaldehyde. The use of sustainable materials like natural fibers and environmentally friendly rubber pioneers a low-carbon fashion for infants and toddlers.
- Design Challenge
- The key challenge was aiding little ones in the vital transition from crawling to walking. For this end, the sole utilizes a bionic design inspired by sheep hooves, featuring bidirectional grips to secure a robust ground grip and stabilize steps. This feature enhances safety on various ground conditions. Moreover, the specialized arch, located at the curved juncture between the balls of small and big toes, minimizes constraints on natural toe flexion, offering a sensation akin to being barefoot.
- Research
- The crawling stage is vital for brain and muscular coordination of little ones. Yet, numerous footwear options, with thick outsoles or monotonous patterns, inhibit proper foot exercise. To solve this issue, this pair of shoes has been revolutionized with a bionic design at the outsole, tailored for the growth needs of this age group. And the specialized arch, at the curved juncture between the balls of big and small toes, improves toe flexibility and strength, fostering healthy gait development.
- Inspiration
- This pair of shoes is designed with the ergonomic and developmental needs of infants and toddlers in mind. The outsole, bionically inspired by sheep hooves, features bidirectional grips to assist in force application during crawling. This ensures a robust ground grip and stable steps, enhancing comfort for both crawling and walking. Furthermore, this pair of shoes is dominated by an elegant, pastel color palette, creating a harmonious and soothing visual effect to foster a sense of security.
- Project Duration
- The design and development of the shoes started in January 2023, in Shenzhen. It was introduced to the Chinese market in in January 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The outsole, with a bionic design inspired by sheep hooves, features bidirectional grips to stabilize steps and enhance walking balance. The fully wrapped toe cap effectively mitigates collisions, and the critical areas like the heel and arch have been expertly reinforced to provide extra support. Additionally, the wormwood insole, with massage points, offers lasting antibacterial effects and promotes blood circulation, championing holistic foot health of little ones.
- Team Members
- Junnan Xiao
Yujing Zhu
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