The avant-garde in footwear goes beyond the stiletto heel. The future passes through hydraulic technology or interchangeable accessories. Take note of what's next.
The technology raises the level of the shoe industry, with models that pose a challenge to design. Some are designed to take them daily, others for special occasions, but all are at the forefront in innovation and originality.
The universes of United Limited
Inspired by very different universes (architecture, industrial design, everyday objects or the Haiku poems), its first creation, the iconic Möbius model, challenges the very Barcelona chair designed by the father of modern architecture, Mies van der Rohe. Yes, we are talking about the United Nude brand, with a catalog full of irreverent pieces, especially the limited editions designed by super-famous designers, such as the visionary Issey Miyake, the queen of haute couture in 3D, Iris Van Harper, or the breaker (and ill-fated) architect Zaha Hadid. Of impossible heels, combines architectural designs with unusual materials. They look like they were taken out of the MoMA showcases.
Silvia Fado, hydraulic heels (and heels)
For experiments and complexity, the designs of the Catalan Silvia Fado: they surprise by their hydraulic system in the open, the equivalent to the air chamber of the sneakers, to cushion the footstep. Strange and original alike, his pieces promise to be as comfortable as they are eye-catching. Introduces different mechanical structures (some based on springs), with 3D printing, exquisite materials and traditional footwear techniques. Attentive to its K4U collection, composed of several models with highly wearable hydraulic heels.
Alterre: many designs in one
The solution for those who put everything in the suitcase just in case they need it (or for which their shoemaker overflows and can not fit a couple more). As if it were the colored casings of the mobiles, the bases and the straps of the shoes of the New York firm Alterre are interchangeable. The designs of the strips are secured to the base of the shoe by a snap on the sole near the heel. First the base of the sandal is chosen: you find three different ones in different colors; some more of daily with low square heel and another one with high and some of platform with high heel. Then, the web shows you all the available straps to exchange with the selected model and thus customize the sandals.
Luxury shoes 'tech in Spain'
Although they are only sold in the United States, the initiative comes from two Spaniards and the shoes are made by hand in Elda (Alicante). In the True Galt virtual store, the footnote does not matter. They use 3D measurement technology to capture the biomechanics of women's feet, who design shoes themselves through a program on the web. To get to that design and custom, first scan your feet through the camera of the 'smartphone' and an app. This is only compatible with iOS, but if you have Android and want to order them, you can order them with a friend's iPhone, they recommend on the web. This first step lasts about 15 minutes. After taking measurements, it is up to choosing the design (model, color and type of skin and fabric). The order arrives in four weeks, and guarantee the perfect fit!
