Bronze 2025

Weaver

by PEAR & MULBERRY for Pear and Mulberry

Weaver is a pioneering therapeutic shoe system that leverages computational design and 3D printing to provide personalized foot care for children aged 8-14. Unlike conventional shoes, Weaver integrates parametric modeling, pressure mapping, and material anisotropy to create a tailored support-comfort balance. Its print-knit TPU upper mimics textile knitting structures while offering directional flexibility and stability, eliminating shoelaces and enhancing fit.

Questions & Answers

What material is used to fabricate Weaver Therapeutic Shoes?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes are made of recyclable TPU.

What are the dimensions of Weaver Therapeutic Shoes?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes have dimensions of 230mm x 85mm x 135mm.

For which age range are Weaver Therapeutic Shoes designed?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes are designed for children aged 8-14.

Which fabrication technique is used to produce Weaver Therapeutic Shoes?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes are fabricated using full-body 3D printing.

Which Grasshopper plug-ins are utilized in the parametric modeling of Weaver Therapeutic Shoes?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes utilize the Grasshopper plug-ins Kangaroo, Weaverbird, Mesh+, and LunchBox in their parametric modeling.

In which facility was Weaver Therapeutic Shoes fabricated?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes were fabricated at Harvard FabLab.

What award did Weaver Therapeutic Shoes receive in 2025?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes were awarded Bronze in A' Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design Award in 2025.

What analysis methods personalize Weaver Therapeutic Shoes for individual foot health?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes are personalized through foot scanning and pressure analysis.

What mechanism ensures a secure fit in Weaver Therapeutic Shoes without shoelaces?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes ensure a secure fit through a print-knit TPU upper that adapts snugly to the foot.

What parameters determine the zoned cushioning layout in Weaver Therapeutic Shoes soles?

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Weaver Therapeutic Shoes determine the zoned cushioning layout in their soles based on gait-adaptive sole structure, anisotropic flexibility, and localized pressure distribution.