New Balance TorcBlade
New Balance TorcBlade is a moonshot innovation concept of elite marathon running footwear that is designed for the athlete Alex Yee. It stands for a breakthrough technology that can achieve lightweight tunable tailored fit and optimized energy return, integrating PolyJet 3D printing technology, Garvorn nano-carbon-fiber fabric, and Kevlar-blended suspension thread system.
This radical solution perfectly fits not only Alex’s personality of being strategic during the race and cocky through late-race sprints, but also his unique form of running, by transferring his significant pronation into a strong forward momentum, while maintaining a programmable flexibility of fit, harnessing energy lost through movement in the upper. Besides, TorcBlade is also targeting elite marathon runners with severe pronation to boost their PB and nail every millisecond, with a personalization feature.
This project is a student concept and not affiliated with or endorsed by New Balance. The branding is for demonstration purposes only.
Duration: Jan 2025 – Apr 2025
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