Initial Branding

WORKS: Upper Concept Sketches--PLEASE COMMENT.. Any feedback is good feedback!

Some concept sketches...

*the black "overspray" on the middle midtop is... exactly that look i'm going for, if you were wondering.

Thank you, msb

WIP

China: where shoes, among everything else in this world, are made

here's a little taste of my January trip to some shoe factories in China...

 

foxing application pre-vulcanization

Preliminary sketches

msb 12/10

Material testing

Looking for a liner material that wicks moisture but doesn't look like a mesh...

Thanks to Tim at Clarino for providing me with catalogs. Thanks to all the vendors, for that matter.

Cemented and Welt Construction

...this and vulcanized construction I am exploring for my construction methods. All are durable methods sufficient for my benefits, but each will definitely provide a unique style/look. TBD for line offerings.

Updated Problem Statement

Cultural benchmarks: Copenhagen and Japan

Product Study: Shoes that breathe