Michael Cook Jr
Footwear Design Intern — New York, NY
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Power Force is pleased to announce this design as a 4th place winner in the 2012 Design the "You" Shoe Contest.
Power Force Infinite Energy (IE)
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The "you" shoe, a unique and innovative athletic shoe that strongly represents the inner passion of the designer. The story of this concept reflects my biggest inspiration, which is the power of nature itself. No matter the circumstance, true nature succeeds above all. Focusing mainly on the inspiration and story, I wanted every part of this shoe to have a meaning. Overall, I feel that this concept highly reflects my passion and strong belief that 'Nature will always prevail.'
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This design was submitted to Reebok for their 2012 Summer Apprenticeship.
My goal was to develop a cross-trainer with a bouncing sole technology. Unlike the Zigtech (which is meant to carry energy from the heel to the toe) this sole captures energy at impact and releases it near the heel for a spring effect. The part of the sole that remains suspended will touch the ground during impact, and back up when released. This creates the "spring effect" without being too literal.
Overall, the design was inspired by a heart rate monitor, every pulse is a charge of energy. Reecharge, Reebounce Reespring....Reebok, Lifeline Series.
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Submitted for the 2012 PEAK Basketball Shoe Design Competition. The objective was to design a structurally innovative shoe that improves the training of athletes "when the lights are off." With its lightweight and breathable materials, this concept also includes a few technologies to execute the ultimate "behind the scenes" trainer.
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This is a Ralph Lauren inspired design that doesn't require any strings. Simply slip on, strap and go. Also this boot is versatile by allowing the user to switch between "High Top" and "Mid Range" fittings.
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This was the design I submitted to Reebok for their 2011 Summer Internship.
My goal was to create a running shoe specifically made for sprinting (keeping in mind the contact points of the foot while sprinting), while maintaining Reebok's design language by using their latest sole technology, Zigtech. Also i decided to incorporate less material, maintaining a lighter shoe overall.
Color choice was inspired by the energy of the cheetah.
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Sprinting shoe? Track spike?
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