Recyclable and free from adhesives.

Rethinking how shoes are made.

Quin is made of three components: an outer sole, inner sole, and middle sock. This allows for complete disassembly.

This separation creates a fully circular system through which old shoes can be ground up and mixed with virgin materials to become a new shoe.

Physical tests were done using gravity sketch, creating a 3D printed TPU test model. However, true manufacturing would be accomplished through injection molding.

TPU was selected for its recyclability and ideal performance sole qualities.

The middle sock would be knit with holes. All components of the middle sock including cushioning and stitching would be made from Nylon.

Creation of a flat pack pattern and stitching together several prototypes providing experience in the shoe construction process.