In the past two weeks I have been focusing on design concepts that would provide solid ankle support for the shoes. So far, I have been analyzing how the ankle operates, and how a typical basketball shoe helps support this joint. During this designing process, I've been challenged with the same problems that I initially thought would give me trouble: maintaining ankle support while keeping the weight of the shoes low. To address this problem, I'm planning on working with a layered design, which would provide more support at more specific regions as opposed to the entire shoe. Additionally, I've been doing some preliminary research on materials, and I plan on contacting a company to see what materials they use.
This week I have been playing a bit of basketball and I have noticed the importance of traction that the sole of the shoe provides. I think poor traction can lead to many injuries, including rolled ankles, so I will also keep this in mind when I am designing.
I like your idea of actually creating a shoe that would provide a lot more ankle support so that people that wear the shoe do not get any unfortunate ankle injuries as well as not weighing like a brick! In regards to your drawing, I like how you did the nike logo, but just reversed it to make it your own style. Very funny! I am wondering, though, if you are willing to make up your own logo to stamp onto your new shoes? I know it is just a prliminary drawing of your desired shoe, but the logo on your product is also very important. Anyways, good luck on your research and I can't wait to see the final product of your shoe!
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