Kateem
trail running shoe for Florian Seidl
A light weight trail running shoe that uses innovative materials and production techniques but also builds on traditional know-how to create a new running experience. The upper is made from semi-rigid panels like a stretchy exoskeleton - robust, water repellant and breathable. It has a carbon toe cap and precisely defined flex zones. Traditional lacing is easily adjustable, the sock-like inner and custom 3D printed insole guarantee perfect fit. The midsole is thin and has variable tread inlays. Feet are well protected and supported - empowering runners to perform better.
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Kateem trail running shoe Press Releases
Press resources for Kateem are offered in several languages: English.
Kateem trail running shoe Translations
Our Kateem translations are now available in a wide range of languages: Running Shoes EN, Hardloopskoene AF, Këpucët Me Vrap SQ, የሩጫ ጫማዎች AM, حذاء الجري AR, Վազող Կոշիկները Կոշիկի HY, Işləyən Ayaqqabılar Ayaqqabının AZ, Korrika Egiteko Oinetakoak Oinetako EU, Красоўкі BE, চলমান জুতা BN, Tenisice BS, Обувки За Бягане BG, ဖိနပ်အပြေး MY, Les Sabates De Running CA, Nsapato Zothamanga NY, 跑鞋 ZH, Scarpe Running CO, Tenisice HR, Běžecká Obuv CS, Løbesko DA, Hardloopschoenen NL, Kuranta Ŝuoj EO, Jooksujalatsid ET, Juoksukengät FI, Les Chaussures De Course FR, Os Zapatos De Carreira GL, გაშვებული ფეხსაცმელი KA, Laufschuhe DE, Παπούτσια Για Τρέξιμο EL, ચાલી રહેલ પગરખાં GU, Kouri Soulye HT, Takalmin Gudu HA, נעלי ריצה HE, रनिंग शूज़ HI, Futócipő HU, Sepatu Lari ID, Bróga Reatha GA, Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Na-Agba Agba IG, Hlaupaskór IS, Scarpe Da Corsa IT, ランニングシューズ JA, Sepatu Mlaku JV, ಚಾಲನೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಬೂಟುಗಳು KN, Жүгіретін Аяқ Киім KK, ស្បែកជើងដែលកំពុងរត់ KM, Inkweto RW, Бут Кийим KY, 운동화 KO, Şopandina Lingan KU, Currit Calceamenta LA, Running Schuhe LB, ເກີບແລ່ນ LO, Bėgimo Bateliai LT, Skriešanas Apavi LV, Трчање Чевли MK, Kiraro Mandeha MG, Kasut Lari MS, ഓടുന്ന ഷൂസ് ML, Żraben Tal-Ġiri MT, Ko Nga Hu Taakaha Rere MI, धावण्याचे बूट MR, Гүйж Буй Гутал MN, चलिरहेको जुत्ता NE, Joggesko NO, ଜୋତା ଚଲାଇବା OR, ਚੱਲਦੀ ਜੁੱਤੀ PA, دویدن کفش FA, Buty Do Biegania PL, چلولو بوټانو PS, Tênis De Corrida PT, Pantofii De Alergare RO, Кроссовки RU, ڊوڙندڙ جوتن پير SD, O Seevae Tamoe SM, Патике За Трчање SR, Tha Brògan Ruith GD, Kumhanya Shangu SN, ධාවන සපත්තු SI, Bežecká Obuv SK, Tekaški Copati SL, Kabaha Ordaya SO, Lieta Tse Mathang ST, El Calzado Para Correr ES, Sapatu Ngajalankeun SU, Viatu Vya Kukimbia SW, Löparskor SV, ஓடும் காலணிகள் TA, నడుస్తున్న బూట్లు TE, Пойафзолҳои Равон TG, รองเท้าวิ่ง TH, Aýakgap TK, Ang Tumatakbo Na Sapatos TL, Koşu Ayakkabısı TR, Аяк Киеме TT, يۈگۈرۈش ئاياغ ئاياغنىڭ UG, Кросівки UK, چلانے والے جوتے UR, Ishlaydigan Poyabzal UZ, Giày Chạy Bộ VI, Esgidiau Rhedeg CY, Rinnende Skuon FY, Ukubaleka Izihlangu XH, פליסנדיק שיכלעך YI, Awọn Bata Ẹsẹ Ti Nṣiṣẹ YO, Izicathulo Zokugijima ZU, 跑鞋 ZY, Sapatos Nga Nagdagan CEB, Holo Kamaa HAW, Khiav Khau HMN, for global reach.
Kateem trail running shoe Media Articles
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Unique Properties
A tough and lightweight trail running shoe making use of new technology and traditional know-how. The upper panels form a stretchy exoskeleton. It is robust, water repellant, breathable, has a carbon toe cap and defined flex zones. A sock-like inner and custom 3D printed insole guarantee perfect fit. The thin midsole can be adjusted with different inlays. Function and ergonomics are expressed with bold volumes, controlled surfacing, striking colors and minimal graphics empowering runners to perform better and achieve more.
Tags
concept, design, running, shoe, sneaker, trail, off-road, sport, extreme, innovative, carbon, 3D textile, 3D printing, custom, light weight
Production Technology
New manufacturing technologies and innovative or unusual materials are very important for this concept and make it really possible. The carbon fiber toe cap, the stretchy exoskeleton made from woven 3D textile mesh panels (used for the upper) and the custom 3D printed insole that guarantees a perfect fit for every individual foot and every runner are the main examples. The design does however also build on well-established and proven footwear technology to create an innovative product with exceptional performance.
Design Challenge
The main challenge for a project that is so closely related to the human body is the right balance between ergonomic and functional requirements and the desired formal expression.
Project Duration
Kateem is a private free time project that was developed and refined step by step on long evenings and during weekends. This lengthy process was finished in 2015 in Turin, Italy.
Operation Flow
The main aim is better protection and guidance for the foot of trail runners in rough and difficult terrain. The soft inner shoe is protected by a semi-rigid outer shell and a light weight carbon fiber toe cap. The 3D printed insole is an important ergonomic feature. Created individually with a specific profile for every runner rapid manufacturing techniques change the way footwear is designed. With traditional lacing - well known, reliable, easily adjustable - and the heel ribbon getting in and out of the shoe is really simple.
Research
The concept is based on personal research analysing the market segment, the main competitors, the target group and relevant trends. Special focus was also put on ergonomics/anthropometrics and current and future materials and production techniques in the field of sneaker and sport shoe design. This research is mainly based on articles, literature review and interviews with experts. The findings were then transformed and translated in a tangible real world clay model and then refined in an extended formal research phase.
Inspiration
We are living in competitive times and sports and recreation are getting ever more important. So it is no surprise that trail running, a sport that offers the chance of real life adventures and competition outside in nature, is growing ever more popular. The main inspirations are coming from this off-road and sometimes extreme performance sport, new production techniques, rock formations, exoskeletons and low poly modeling for good measure.
Image Credits
Image #1 : Photographer Florian Seidl, Kateem Product Shot 01, 2015. Image #2 : Photographer Florian Seidl, Kateem Product Shot 02, 2015. Image #3 : Photographer Florian Seidl, Kateem Product Shot 03, 2015. Image #4 : Photographer Florian Seidl, Kateem Product Shot 04, 2015. Image #5 : Designer Florian Seidl, Kateem Selected Sketches, 2015.
Project Overview
Kateem trail running shoe has been a Iron winner in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design award category in the year 2015 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Florian Seidl was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2016, a testament to excellence of their work Kateem trail running shoe.
Florian Seidl Press Releases
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Introducing Kateem: The Innovative Trail Running Shoe Designed by Florian Seidl
Florian Seidl introduces Kateem, a trail running shoe designed to empower runners to perform better in rough and difficult terrain, blending innovative materials and production techniques with traditional know-how.
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