Maybe putting your shoes on seems like
a reasonably simple task, but for some people it is impossibly
difficult. Those who are disabled or have back pain or arthritis might
be completely unable to bend down and pull on even a simple slip-on pair
of shoes. A group of designers fashioned this odd-looking solution as
an entry in the 2011 Red Dot design competition.
Aptly named Topless Shoes, the
invention is – for lack of a better comparison – sort of like sinking
your feet into twin tissue boxes and walking around with them on. There
are small gripping parts inside each shoe that hold onto your feet and
keep you from walking right out of the shoes.
The interior of the shoes is
flexible enough to expand slightly to allow the foot in, then it
contracts around the foot to hold it securely. However, it doesn’t look
like the interior material comes across the top of the foot completely,
leaving it exposed. This fact may make the shoes unsuitable for certain
weather or climates.Even so, the Topless Shoes seem like a sturdier
alternative to house slippers for those who can’t handle pulling on or
tying regular shoes. Just don’t expect to win any “best dressed” awards.
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