For the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games,
@materia_adapt created this 3D resin printed shoe, developed in collaboration with
@benjometry and produced through
@xy.system ’s latest technologies.
It is a low profile shoe, intuitive and extremely easy to wear, carefully designed in every detail to improve accessibility for people with motor impairments and disabilities. The structure and silhouette feature a low sole that ensures both stability and lightness.
The heel is engineered to flex during step in, naturally supporting the foot as it slides into place. The fit becomes even more adaptive thanks to the ergonomic cut across the instep. The lacing system combines laces and elastic elements with a stopper lock that simplifies closure and secures the foot more effectively, ensuring stability and comfort.
The entire structure, created through 3D resin printing, is born from a process in which resin cures one layer at a time. Light defines the geometry as the form gradually emerges. What begins as liquid transforms into a precise solid structure, guided by code and digital control. The result is an ultra lightweight and breathable shoe, engineered to deliver performance, comfort, and reliability, even in a symbolic and dynamic moment such as the opening ceremony.
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