Final+Project

=This is our Final Project:=

In the original outline of our project, we hypothesized that since people often have to purchase more than one shoe due to various activities, they would benefit from only one shoe that could encompass and fulfill all of their needs. Therefore, we proposed a redesigned sneaker that not only looks good, has great durability, and made up inexpensive materials, but will also be able to encompass and fulfill their various needs for the shoe (ie: running, cross training, basketball, etc). Thus, we have created a shoe that brings the style and cost on par with the comfort and support of the shoe.

In the final 3D shoe design we modified our design to better accommodate the fashion and price important to our target audience as well as making the shoe both stable and supportive for a health foot. In this refined design we incorporated the elastic support into the fabric to make it less visible, providing all around support while still allowing flexibility. The shape of the shoe became more of a street, everyday shoe in it's appearance but a hidden arch and heel support provide the extra comfort for all-day durability in any activity--acknowledging the fact that a person may want the comfort and support a high end running shoe affords, but may not want to pay the price and wear that shoe in every activity. When we make the shoe more visually appealing (and if this shoe ever went to market, it would be available in a variety of colours) and using different materials, hoping to create a more cost effective product, we expend our range of users and consumers.
 * This is our redesigned shoe:**

Here is the final shoe design, produced in photoshop:

//*The shoe was redesigned from an existing 3D model used from:// //[|artist-3d.com]. It's use is not intended to go against copyright law and is used only for the educational purpose.//

The following is an animation of our designed shoe performing a stepping sequence to illustrate how it will fulfill our hypothesis and original design idea: media type="youtube" key="Ok1vmaHx6D4" height="344" width="425" //*Cross walk image used in video from:// [|//http://Shutterbugcreations.deviantart.com/art/5918-133111916//]