Ovis
« Ovis » is a hiking and lifestyle shoe made with a felted wool upper combining comfort and performance.
The project is inspired by the Valenki, a Russian boot made entirely from a single piece of felted wool and typically worn with a separate rubber overshoe.
Wool is a natural, renewable resource with outstanding qualities such as breathability, thermal comfort, moisture regulation, adaptability, cushioning, and antibacterial properties. Despite these benefits, it remains underused in modern footwear in favor of synthetic materials.
The idea behind this project Is really to highlight wool as a performance material
and explores new ways of integrating felt into contemporary footwear.
The result is then a shoe with a removable wool sock paired with a Vibram sole. The product is designed for disassembly allowing easy care and extending the product’s life.
Thanks to @vibramconnect for providing me support and materials such as soles and stratX foam.
Thanks to @zhunusai for teaching me how to create my own felt.
Design / Photography : @noah___stanley
Shooting assistant : @polofresko
#hiking #hikinggear #conceptkicks #footweardesign #diplomaproject #research #footwear
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MOP
A marker with modular tips that allows you to draw a variety of shapes reminiscent of 3D extrusion profiles. Inspired by graffiti culture and its DIY spirit, this tool opens up new graphic possibilities and encourages experimentation with lines and volumes.
Design / Photography : @noah___stanley@ecal_ch@ecal_design
Ovis
« Ovis » is a hiking and lifestyle shoe made with a felted wool upper combining comfort and performance.
The project is inspired by the Valenki, a Russian boot made entirely from a single piece of felted wool and typically worn with a separate rubber overshoe.
Wool is a natural, renewable resource with outstanding qualities such as breathability, thermal comfort, moisture regulation, adaptability, cushioning, and antibacterial properties. Despite these benefits, it remains underused in modern footwear in favor of synthetic materials.
The idea behind this project Is really to highlight wool as a performance material
and explores new ways of integrating felt into contemporary footwear.
The result is then a shoe with a removable wool sock paired with a Vibram sole, designed for disassembly allowing easy care and extending the product’s life.
Thanks to @vibramconnect for providing me support and materials such as soles and stratX foam.
Design / Photography : @noah___stanley
Model : @remyrossier
Shooting assistant : @polofresko
Bookbinding: @spaghetyofficiel@ecal_ch@ecal_design
#hiking #hikinggear #conceptkicks #footweardesign #diplomaproject #research #footwear
Ovis
« Ovis » is a hiking and lifestyle shoe made with a felted wool upper combining comfort and performance.
The project is inspired by the Valenki, a Russian boot made entirely from a single piece of felted wool and typically worn with a separate rubber overshoe.
Wool is a natural, renewable resource with outstanding qualities such as breathability, thermal comfort, moisture regulation, adaptability, cushioning, and antibacterial properties. Despite these benefits, it remains underused in modern footwear in favor of synthetic materials.
The idea behind this project Is really to highlight wool as a performance material
and explores new ways of integrating felt into contemporary footwear.
The result is then a shoe with a removable wool sock paired with a Vibram sole. The product is designed for disassembly allowing easy care and extending the product’s life.
Thanks to @vibramconnect for providing me support and materials such as soles and stratX foam.
Thanks to @zhunusai for teaching me how to create my own felt.
Design / Photography : @noah___stanley
Model : @remyrossier
Shooting assistant : @polofresko@ecal_ch@ecal_design
#hiking #hikinggear #conceptkicks #footweardesign #diplomaproject #research #footwear
Designed to be worn year-round, these jeans feature a system that allows you to wear them as shorts.
Design / Photography: @noah___stanley
Model: @flaviarnd