Rope Runner
Rope Climb Shoe Protection
Wearable designed to protect running shoes from rope climbs without hindering other functional fitness activities. While the initial goal was purely protection, this product offers a unique opportuntiy to enable new fitness enthusiasts to try new things wihout investing in specific gear.
Contribution
Concept Development
The problem
Running and rope climbs are often programmed together as a comprehensive aerobic workout
Running shoes get shredded when doing rope climbs
Athletes are forced to compromise on running comfort
What exists
Protection built in
Less than optimal running performances
Expensive or otherwise unique shoe
Not what people may prefer to wear if new to sport
How might we design a lightweight, universal protective covering for cross-training athletes that shields running shoes from rope friction without restricting dynamic foot movements or standard workout transitions?
Double sided PVC impregnated polyester and spandura upper
Elastic strap with rubber band
Woven KT tape, adhesive backed
Adhesive backed gripstop fabric
Ahdeisve backed KT tape laminated with gripstop cloth
Spandura upper and gripstop construction with elastic band for lockdown
First sewn construction prototype
PVC IMPREGNATED POLYESTER PLUS SPANDURA UPPER AND ELASTIC HEEL STRAP
