Carlton MK1
The Carlton MK1 is an exaggerated boxy square-toe shoe inspired by the Vauxhall Carlton MK1 automobile.
The design combines components from archival Fluevog collections with a bold new silhouette. Many of the uppers feature custom 3D designed metal hardware.
Made in Portugal.
Last Design/Development
3D CAD design and renderings
Rapid prototyping and adjustments done by hand
Lasted upper sampling for fit and design revisions
Technical Design/Development
3D CAD modelling
Rapid prototyping
Blueprints/tech pack
Construction sampling for fit, performance, and design revisions
Grading specs
Size sampling/wear testing for revisions to fit and performance
Sole Design/Development
New combination of existing components from archival Fluevog collections.
Hardware Design/Development
3D CAD design for metal injection molding
Rapid prototyping for design revisions
Factory maquettes for mold adjustments
The Carlton MK1 was designed under the creative direction of John Fluevog and the Design Director.
Joe McShea & Edgar mosa for king kong magazine, AW20
Photo: Caroline Tompkins
