The Marquess Swordfish project is an elevated redesign of the iconic Fluevog Swordfish shoes. The design features a hand-painted Tunite sole with stitching details and laser engraved sole graphic. The exaggerated square heel has a recycled rubber heel lift with custom graphic emboss.
Made in Portugal.
Technical Design/Development
3D CAD design
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
Sole Design/Development
3D CAD design for Tunite sole CNC production
Hand painted finish
Stitching details on forepart
Custom laser engraved graphics
Heel Design/Development
3D CAD design for masonite heel CNC production
Hand painted finish
Heel Lift Design/Development
3D CAD design for pressed rubber molding
Material Innovation - Sustainability - heel lift is made with recycled rubber
Custom graphic emboss
The Marquess Swordfish was designed under the creative direction of John Fluevog and the Design Director.
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