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Walk Of Mind Shoes

Walk Of Mind

Walk of Mind is a pair of shoes that combines digital fabrication with traditional craft. The structure is formed from five layers, called stratas. Three stratas are 3D printed in nylon 12 polymer using selective laser sintering. The other stratas are wet molded from vegetable-tanned leather. The stratas lock together geometrically and are joined by hand sewing. Each pair starts from a digital scan of a foot, so the fit is personal. The shoes are light and durable, and the method reduces the use of leather by 80 percent.

Walk Of Mind Shoes by hadar slassi was highlighted as a creative representation of fashion design by the A' Design Awards. Walk Of Mind Shoes was awarded the Golden A' Design Award in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design in 2020. The A' Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design accolade that honors superior design of shoes, sneakers, sandals, boots, heels, loafers, moccasins, wedges, ballet flats and more.

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