Dallo schizzo a mano al prototipo. Tutti i passi che una suola deve compiere prima di essere certificata.

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When designing a sole, the first step is discussing and defining the below issues:

• target market
• consumer target
• employment
• requirements of the brand whose shoes will be powered by the sole
• time and budget limits.

The second step involves a creative collaboration: the Design and Research & Development Offices work together in order to agree on the shape, the design and the compound of the new sole.

The product development steps are:

HAND DRAFT  

The concept of the sole is designed to give a suggestion of the product to be identified.

 
AESTETHIC RENDERING  

Detailed hand designs present information about the colors and materials to be used.

 
BLUE PRINT  

A technical 2D computer aided design reports sections, thickness and sizes, necessary for 3D modelling.

 
3D MODEL  

A 3D computer aided model of the sole is designed.

 
MOCK UP  

From the 3D virtual model it is possible to generate a resin model of the sole.

 
MOULD  

The shape of the sole is reproduced in a mold.

 
PROTOTYPE  

Once the mold is ready, it is possible to obtain the concrete sample of the sole.

 

 

 

The yellow octagon, which grants the value of each new Vibram article, is attached only to the products responding to the best performance, maximum comfort and lasting quality requirements.
Vibram is able to meet all of these requirements due to its long-term experience with the biomechanics of the foot, which also comes from its traditional cooperation with specialized scientific institutes.