SAMBA REPLAY
Redesign an icon for a modern consumer
Research
Sambas are purpose-built for indoor soccer. In indoor soccer, it's ideal to have a very soft upper on your shoes. Leather is perfect because it only gets softer with time. As indoor soccer shoes are used the soles get smooth, making the shoes useless. Getting a new pair of shoes means you have to go through the uncomfortable breaking-in process again.
"How can we extend the lifespan of the upper?"
Inspiration
Utilize organic forms to connect to sustainability and add a postmodern feel to the overall design. Textures and ridges that impact how the shoe's outer affects spin on the soccer ball.
Ideation
Through feedback Concept 2 was determined as the strongest concept. Concept 2 focuses on sustainability utilizing a glueless construction for easy disassembly. The molded cage also provides some unique opportunities for exploring the performance side of the Samba.
Final Design
Specifications
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Adidas Prime Blue Knit Upper
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Recycled PU Outer Tooling
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Integrated 30D Ripstop Nylon laminate Lace Lockdown
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Cup Sole Style Fit
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Ridges Provide Increased Ball Control
Tech Pack
0
mm
-2
mm
Recycled PU
Prime Blue Knit
Synthetic Suede
Plastic Quick Release Tab
Vynil
Nylon Webbing
PU Coated Cord
Ripstop Nylon