The Entity was a footwear engineering challenge to design a cantilevered metal heel. The architecturally inspired design relies on the integration of a metal waist plate that is attached to the insole board with small hidden bolts.
Made in Portugal.
Technical Design/Development
3D CAD modelling
Rapid prototyping
Blueprints/tech pack
Factory maquettes for spec approval
Prototype sampling and adjustments
Construction sampling for fit, performance, and design revisions
Grading specs
Size sampling/wear testing for revisions to fit and performance
Heel Design/Development
3D CAD design for metal and acrylic molding
Design Innovation: Metal heel and waist plate design featuring an internal bolted connection
Antique gold finish
Custom embossed graphics
Heel Lift Design/Development
3D CAD design for TPU injection molding
Custom emboss graphic
Sole Design/Development
3D CAD design for tunite sole fabrication
Laser engraved sole graphic
The Entity was designed under the creative direction of John Fluevog and the Design Director.
Entity - Lauper
