UDRB is a modular sneaker combining a 3D-printed TPU sole, a leather inner bootie, and a climbing rope lacing system. The sole is lightweight, flexible, cushioned, customizable to individual footprints, and produced from a single recyclable material. The leather bootie references makhsi/ichigi boots, providing breathability, comfort, and the ability to be worn independently indoors. The climbing rope replaces rigid hardware, offering a lightweight, adaptable method to secure the shoe. Glueless construction, replaceable components, and recyclable materials enable repairability, longer product lifespan, and simplified end-of-life management. The design merges traditional footwear forms with modern fabrication techniques.
The sneaker is composed of three main elements: a 3D printed TPU sole, a leather inner bootie, and a climbing rope lacing system. The sole is lightweight, flexible, and cushioned, with the potential for customization to match an individual footprint. Because it is produced from a single material, it can be fully recycled. The leather inner bootie draws from the form and function of the makhsi, offering natural breathability and comfort.
Unlike conventional glued footwear, UDRB is fully modular and dismantlable. The design allows each component to be repaired, replaced, or recycled, extending the lifespan of the product and simplifying end-of-life management. The sneaker references the makhsi or ichigi, traditional leather boots from Central Asia and the Caucasus, adapting their construction for contemporary use. The design emphasizes glueless construction, reducing environmental impact while enabling repairability and recyclability.
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