Xpan 2 Bàtà Iṣẹ́ láti ọwọ́ Francis Lacroix

Xpan 2 Bàtà Iṣẹ́ láti ọwọ́ Francis Lacroix jẹ́ aṣẹ́gun olókìkí púpọ̀ ti 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ìdíje Àpẹẹrẹ Aṣọ Àbò àti Ohun-èlò Ìdáàbòbò.

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Xpan 2 Bàtà Iṣẹ́

látọ̀wọ́ Francis Lacroix

Oníbàárà: Royer

Aṣẹ́gun Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ohun-èlò Ìdáàbòbò

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Àpẹrẹ Náà

Nípa Xpan 2 Bàtà Iṣẹ́

Bàtà Xpan 2.0 ní àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tuntun nínú ìkọ́lé ìsàlẹ̀ bàtà tí a ṣe fún àwọn àyíká iṣẹ́ irin gbígbóná gan-an, níbi tí ìdáàbòbò lọ́wọ́ ooru àti iṣẹ́ ṣíṣe tí kò wúwo gbọ́dọ̀ jọ wà pọ̀. Ìsàlẹ̀ bàtà rẹ̀ tí ó ga kọjá ń kojú ooru, ìyọ̀, àti ìkẹ̀rẹ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ nínú àwọn ibi iṣẹ́ ilé-iṣẹ́ tí ó léwu púpọ̀. Ìkarahun rọ́bà tí ó ń kojú ooru àti iná ń bo àárín ìsàlẹ̀ polyurethane, tí ó ń dá ìdíwọ́ ooru tí a so pọ̀ láìsí pípàdánù agbára láti gba ìjà mì tàbí kí ó fi ìwúwo kún un. Èsì rẹ̀ ń gbé ìwọ̀n àtẹ̀gùn tuntun kalẹ̀ nínú bàtà ààbò fún irin dídà.

Ìdánimọ̀ Náà

Nípa Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award

Xpan 2 Bàtà Iṣẹ́ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele àkọ́kọ́, tó jẹ́ ìyanu tó sì yàtọ̀. Àwọn olùborí Wúrà jẹ́ àwọn ẹ̀dá tó ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun gidigidi, tó ní ojú-ìwòye tó jìnnà tó sì ń tàn yòò tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ọgbọ́n, òye àti ìjáfáfá àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Xpan 2 Bàtà Iṣẹ́ yóò jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tí a yìn gidigidi, tó ń gbé ìtẹ̀sí kalẹ̀ tó sì jẹ́ ìrántí tó ń mú iye tí a kò rí rí wá. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àkànṣe tó yani lẹ́nu tí a bọ̀wọ̀ fún tó ṣe anfàní gidigidi tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Xpan 2 Bàtà Iṣẹ́ ń dá ìmọ̀lára ìfẹ́ tó lágbára sílẹ̀, ń jí ìtara, ń gbé ìṣẹ̀dá lárugẹ tó sì ń fà wá mọ́ra.

Lẹ́yìn Àpẹrẹ Náà

Àkójọ Ìròyìn

Àwọn ẹ̀tọ́, àwọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ́ àti àlàyé ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ tí olùṣàpẹrẹ pèsè.

Àwọn Ohun Àkànṣe: The sole is designed in a way to encapsulate the quasi-totality of the polyurethane midsole by the heat and flame resistant rubber outsole leaving only a slight contour. Thus, offering a lighter and highly shock absorbing sole all the while providing maximal foot protection and durability.
Ìwọ̀n àti Àpò: A US size 9.0 (42 EU) pair has an approximate height of 200 mm and is built on an ergonomic shoelast designed to closely follow the natural morphology of the foot, ensuring fit precision and comfort. Each pair is packaged in a rectangular box measuring approximately 200 x 200 x 100 mm. The packaging, made from recycled and recyclable cardboard, protects the product from factory to end user.
Àwọn Àkọlé: Work boot, Safety boot, Cold Weather Protection, outsole technology, extreme job sites, Metatarsal Protection, Industrial Design
Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Ìṣelọ́pọ̀: The design process began with exploratory hand sketches to define proportions, functional zones and visual identity. Concepts were refined using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) to develop precise renderings and material simulations. A detailed technical drawing was then produced to guide tooling and upper manufacturing. A comprehensive tech pack ensured accurate translation of design intent into production.
Ìpèníjà Àpèsè: The most complex challenge was achieving resistance to molten metal, particularly full immersion in liquid aluminum exceeding 1,000°C. Aluminum’s very low viscosity allows rapid penetration, making material selection and upper construction highly critical. The difficulty was intensified by bonding the upper to a rubber outsole through polyurethane injection, a material sensitive to heat above 150°C. Balancing extreme thermal protection with manufacturability required extensive experimentation and process control.
Ìwádìí: Type of Research: Experimental product R&D following a five-phase Stage-Gate methodology. Research Objectives: Improve protection, comfort, and durability in molten metal environments. Methodology: Define measurable performance criteria and validate materials against them. Data Collection and Tools: Iterative lab testing on weight, slip resistance, molten metal splash and aluminum bath immersion. Participants: Internal R&D and manufacturing teams. Results: Measurable gains across all parameters. Insights and Impacts: Enhanced safety standards, industrial reliability, and long-term value for high-risk metal processing sectors.
Ìmísí: The sole design draws inspiration from the aerodynamic geometry of the CF-105 Arrow developed by Avro Canada. Its triangular wing structure and directional arrow motifs informed the tread’s dynamic chevron pattern, engineered to enhance forward traction and stability. The project merges aerospace precision with industrial safety research, translating principles of thrust, grip, and structural resilience into a high-performance work boot outsole.
Àkókò Iṣẹ́ Àkànṣe: The project started in January 2023 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, and was completed in December 2025. The three-year development cycle included the Definition, Design, Prototyping, and Production Implementation phases. The product was officially launched in January 2026. A continuous Monitoring and Feedback phase has been ongoing since market introduction to ensure long-term performance optimization.
Ìlànà Ìṣiṣẹ́: The Xpan 2.0 boot improves upon previous generations in every critical aspect. It offers higher resistance to molten metal splash, enhanced slip protection on certified test surfaces, reduced weight, improved ergonomic fit, and greater durability against abrasion and tearing. Each performance parameter was tested and validated, demonstrating measurable progress over the previous model, already recognized as a global benchmark in primary and secondary metal processing environments.
Àwọn Ọmọ Ẹgbẹ́: Sponsor: Simon La Rochelle
Innovation Director: Francis Lacroix
Product Developer: Vincent Blais
Project Manager: Elyzabeth Bouchard
Operations Director: Etienne Sirois
Production Technician: Brittaney La Penna
Production Technician: Simon Turk
Technical Partner: Benedetto Scarnera (SFB Srl)
Technical Partner: Felice Scarnera (SFB Srl)