The conceptual 'We|aver+' therapeutic shoes are a footwear style created with chronic heel discomfort in mind to help those who suffer from chronic heel pain.
The shoes feature a 3D-printed form with a knit aesthetic and boast a flexible sole that will bend with every step to support the foot exactly where it needs it. Wearers will thus enjoy superior shock absorption and impressive stability on a regular basis or when rehabilitating from an injury.
The conceptual 'We|aver+' therapeutic shoes are the design work of Yumeng Li and Zongheng Sun of PEAR & MULBERRY, and could reduce total foot pain. A customized level of zoning softness provides relief from the effects of calcaneal apophysitis (AKA Sever's Disease).
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 3D Printing Footwear
- Shoes that are 3D printed provide an opportunity for customization and improved ergonomics.
- Therapeutic Footwear
- Development of shoes that cater to specific foot problems such as chronic heel pain provide opportunity for innovation in the healthcare industry.
- Flexible Sole Shoes
- Shoes with flexible soles provide opportunity for improved shock absorption and stability in footwear.
Where This Applies
- Healthcare Industry
- There is a big opportunity for healthcare providers and startups to develop more innovative and specialized therapeutic shoes like the conceptual We|aver+ therapeutic shoes that cater to people with foot problems.
- Footwear Industry
- The footwear industry can leverage 3D printing and material innovation to produce shoes that have better ergonomics and are more customized to the wearer's foot.
- Sports Industry
- Flexible sole shoes have the potential to improve athlete performance and reduce risk of injury in sports. There is an opportunity for shoe companies to develop customized shoes for different sports that cater to specific performance needs.
