The Mojito Shoe

Julian Hakes designed shoes that have no sole.  The support is there, though, for the heel and ball of the foot, which forms a natural bridge between the two.  In the course of designing, he had tracing paper and masking tape on his foot, drew the patterns, and then used a scalpel to cut it off.
One late summer night in the studio I was thinking about the design of shoes in general.  I wondered why there was the need for a foot plate in shoes such as high heels...With a high heel providing the heel is supported, even by standing on a wooden block the foot naturally ’spans’ the gap...with bones and tendons.

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Your resident cynic loves women in heels as much as the next guy. Maybe even more, so he will withhold judgement on this piece of art until he sees someone walk in it.
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Absolutely amazing. The mechanics behind the female shoe are so specific and limiting, to see someone push the envelope is a wonderful treat.
Nice work, Julian Hakes. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next.
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