Created in 2025 during the Shoes Mastercourse by Kobi Levi and René van den Berg in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, the piece explores the balance between structure and freedom, wearability and art.
While the silhouette reads as architectural, it remains grounded in traditional shoemaking principles, with close attention paid to weight distribution, fit, and durability. The boot functions as a wearable object that records motion and use, positioning footwear as both a functional artifact and a sculptural expression
Acknowledgements
Recipient of three category awards at the 2025 Global Footwear Awards, recognized for excellence in Women’s Fashion Sneakers, High-Heel Fashion Sneakers, and Artistic Footwear (Special Award)
Winner, 2026 NorthEast Eco-Material Design Challenge
Work featured and cited on the Virtual Shoe Museum
02 PREP FOR RESIN CASTING
01 MOCKUP
03 FRONT VIEW
04 FINAL HEEL ADJUSTMENTS
05 PLAYING WITH THE IDEA OF FOAM
06 LASTING UPPER AND TOE
07 CREATING ARC & FINAL TOUCHES
