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shoerepairer · 24th July 2008, 11:59

Whilst this is an interesting concept there are many shoe designs including Stilettos which use the pneumatic effects of weight shift during walking to flow air through vents in soles to promote constant humidity release.
I think the key elements your design has to be based around are

1. Safety (which from your post you are fully aware off)
2. Cost, is there a cheaper alternative ?
3. Usability,

From a safety prospective could the “pump” not be placed at the point where the sole first impacts the ground, this would resolve the issues with heel strength.

Cost wise this system would have to be built for less than a euro a pair for any manufacturer to invest in tooling to bring it to the market place.

Most manufacturers want there shoes to be repairable so they don’t end up with thousands of warranty claims because they didn’t last long in wear. Your design would have to work around this.

It would also be worth checking international & local design patents to make sure your not “stepping on any ones toes”

this is not designed to be a Negative reply, but a constructive one. Bantering some ideas & thoughts to you.

Good Luck!

Lee

24th July 2008, 11:59	#3 (permalink)
shoerepairer I'm a Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: England Age: 39 I am Male Posts: 73 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts My Mood: Rep Power: 1	Re: New Comfort System Whilst this is an interesting concept there are many shoe designs including Stilettos which use the pneumatic effects of weight shift during walking to flow air through vents in soles to promote constant humidity release. I think the key elements your design has to be based around are 1. Safety (which from your post you are fully aware off) 2. Cost, is there a cheaper alternative ? 3. Usability, From a safety prospective could the “pump” not be placed at the point where the sole first impacts the ground, this would resolve the issues with heel strength. Cost wise this system would have to be built for less than a euro a pair for any manufacturer to invest in tooling to bring it to the market place. Most manufacturers want there shoes to be repairable so they don’t end up with thousands of warranty claims because they didn’t last long in wear. Your design would have to work around this. It would also be worth checking international & local design patents to make sure your not “stepping on any ones toes” this is not designed to be a Negative reply, but a constructive one. Bantering some ideas & thoughts to you. Good Luck! Lee __________________ Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.