Xpan 2 Galuega Autu: Seevae Faigaluega e Francis Lacroix

O le mamanu Xpan 2 Galuega Autu: Seevae Faigaluega e Francis Lacroix o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Auro i le Vaega Tauva Meafaigaluega Puipuia.

AuroMeafaigaluega Puipuia· 2026

Xpan 2 Galuega Autu: Seevae Faigaluega

na mamanuina e Francis Lacroix

Tagata Fa'atau: Royer

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Auro i le Vaega Meafaigaluega Puipuia

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Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Xpan 2 Galuega Autu: Seevae Faigaluega

Tusitusiga o le Tusi: O le seevae Xpan 2.0 e iai le fausaga fou o le pito i lalo o le seevae ua fausia mo si'osi'omaga o le fai u'amea e sili ona ogaoga, o le mea e tatau ai ona nonofo faatasi ai le puipuiga mai le vevela ma le mama o le faatinoga. O lona pito i lalo maualuga e tetee atu i le vevela, sesē, ma le olo i nofoaga o pisinisi e maualuga tulaga lamatia. O se atigi pa'u e tetee atu i le vevela ma le afi e afifi ai le vaeloto polyurethane, ma fausia ai se pa puipui vevela tuufaatasi e aunoa ma le faaleagaina o le mitiia o le te'i po o le faaopoopoina o le mamafa. O le taunuuga ua faatuina ai se tulaga fou i seevae saogalemu mo u'amea liusua.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Auro

O le A' Design Award Auro na manumalo ai Xpan 2 Galuega Autu: Seevae Faigaluega, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu o le tulaga muamua, matagofie ma maoaʻe. O ē manumalo i le Auro o galuega fou tele, matuā vaai i le lumanaʻi ma susulu e faaalia ai le atamai, le poto ma le tomai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Xpan 2 Galuega Autu: Seevae Faigaluega e avea ma mea fou e matuā vivii, e faatulaga ai uiga fou ma tetele, e tuuina mai ai se tau e leʻi iai muamua. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Auro o se galuega ofoofogia, ua faaaloalogia, e aogā tele ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Xpan 2 Galuega Autu: Seevae Faigaluega e fatuina ai lagona malosi o le manaʻo, faaosofia le tuinanau, faalauiloa le fatufatuaʻi ma faamalosia i tatou.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: The sole is designed in a way to encapsulate the quasi-totality of the polyurethane midsole by the heat and flame resistant rubber outsole leaving only a slight contour. Thus, offering a lighter and highly shock absorbing sole all the while providing maximal foot protection and durability.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: A US size 9.0 (42 EU) pair has an approximate height of 200 mm and is built on an ergonomic shoelast designed to closely follow the natural morphology of the foot, ensuring fit precision and comfort. Each pair is packaged in a rectangular box measuring approximately 200 x 200 x 100 mm. The packaging, made from recycled and recyclable cardboard, protects the product from factory to end user.
Fa'ailoga: Work boot, Safety boot, Cold Weather Protection, outsole technology, extreme job sites, Metatarsal Protection, Industrial Design
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: The design process began with exploratory hand sketches to define proportions, functional zones and visual identity. Concepts were refined using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) to develop precise renderings and material simulations. A detailed technical drawing was then produced to guide tooling and upper manufacturing. A comprehensive tech pack ensured accurate translation of design intent into production.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: The most complex challenge was achieving resistance to molten metal, particularly full immersion in liquid aluminum exceeding 1,000°C. Aluminum’s very low viscosity allows rapid penetration, making material selection and upper construction highly critical. The difficulty was intensified by bonding the upper to a rubber outsole through polyurethane injection, a material sensitive to heat above 150°C. Balancing extreme thermal protection with manufacturability required extensive experimentation and process control.
Su'esu'ega: Type of Research: Experimental product R&D following a five-phase Stage-Gate methodology. Research Objectives: Improve protection, comfort, and durability in molten metal environments. Methodology: Define measurable performance criteria and validate materials against them. Data Collection and Tools: Iterative lab testing on weight, slip resistance, molten metal splash and aluminum bath immersion. Participants: Internal R&D and manufacturing teams. Results: Measurable gains across all parameters. Insights and Impacts: Enhanced safety standards, industrial reliability, and long-term value for high-risk metal processing sectors.
Fa'aosofia: The sole design draws inspiration from the aerodynamic geometry of the CF-105 Arrow developed by Avro Canada. Its triangular wing structure and directional arrow motifs informed the tread’s dynamic chevron pattern, engineered to enhance forward traction and stability. The project merges aerospace precision with industrial safety research, translating principles of thrust, grip, and structural resilience into a high-performance work boot outsole.
Umi o le Poloketi: The project started in January 2023 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, and was completed in December 2025. The three-year development cycle included the Definition, Design, Prototyping, and Production Implementation phases. The product was officially launched in January 2026. A continuous Monitoring and Feedback phase has been ongoing since market introduction to ensure long-term performance optimization.
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: The Xpan 2.0 boot improves upon previous generations in every critical aspect. It offers higher resistance to molten metal splash, enhanced slip protection on certified test surfaces, reduced weight, improved ergonomic fit, and greater durability against abrasion and tearing. Each performance parameter was tested and validated, demonstrating measurable progress over the previous model, already recognized as a global benchmark in primary and secondary metal processing environments.
Sui o le 'Au: Sponsor: Simon La Rochelle
Innovation Director: Francis Lacroix
Product Developer: Vincent Blais
Project Manager: Elyzabeth Bouchard
Operations Director: Etienne Sirois
Production Technician: Brittaney La Penna
Production Technician: Simon Turk
Technical Partner: Benedetto Scarnera (SFB Srl)
Technical Partner: Felice Scarnera (SFB Srl)