The GEL-DS-TRAINER LOOP was developed with an inclusive perspective into the design process to ensure comfort for a wider range of people. A loop is provided on the upper (vamp), allowing for easy one-handed putting on and taking off of the shoe, tightening the laces, and adjusting the fit by hooking a finger into the loop, pulling it up, and moving it from side to side. The design is based on the "GEL-DS TRAINER 14" running shoe released in the late 2000s, with a modern twist. The combination of black or silver as a base color with metallic accents expresses the extension of human physical capabilities and how evolving technology is becoming more deeply integrated into everyday life. Tightening shoelaces requires multiple actions: pinching, pulling, tying, and fine-tuning. This product examines these movements and pursues a mechanism that allows for operation with less force and movement. In its development, we collaborated with individuals with diverse physical characteristics, including those using prosthetic limbs, those with limited lower body mobility, and those with paralysis who have difficulty with fine motor skills. Through repeated fittings and incorporating feedback, we have refined the design to create an easy-to-use structure that can be operated with just one finger.

PRODUCT CODE : 1203A821.020

The GEL-DS-TRAINER LOOP was developed with an inclusive perspective into the design process to ensure comfort for a wider range of people. A loop is provided on the upper (vamp), allowing for easy one-handed putting on and taking off of the shoe, tightening the laces, and adjusting the fit by hooking a finger into the loop, pulling it up, and moving it from side to side. The design is based on the "GEL-DS TRAINER 14" running shoe released in the late 2000s, with a modern twist. The combination of black or silver as a base color with metallic accents expresses the extension of human physical capabilities and how evolving technology is becoming more deeply integrated into everyday life. Tightening shoelaces requires multiple actions: pinching, pulling, tying, and fine-tuning. This product examines these movements and pursues a mechanism that allows for operation with less force and movement. In its development, we collaborated with individuals with diverse physical characteristics, including those using prosthetic limbs, those with limited lower body mobility, and those with paralysis who have difficulty with fine motor skills. Through repeated fittings and incorporating feedback, we have refined the design to create an easy-to-use structure that can be operated with just one finger.

PRODUCT CODE : 1203A821.020