Gold Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design · 2024
X1000 Outdoor Sneakers
by Cgx Shanghai Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.
- A' Design Award 2024 Gold Winner in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: CGX (Shanghai) Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 190,745
- Verification code 1891A39E78 · Verify this award
About X1000 Outdoor Sneakers
X1000 is a lightweight outdoor sneaker designed for daily commuting and outdoor activities. The upper uses CORDURA yarn, which is light, breathable and durable, while the inner lining resists moisture penetration. The insole is made of anti-odour material, and the rubber outsole gives good grip and abrasion resistance. A hollow arch stores and releases energy during movement to reduce fatigue. TPU parts at the heel and arch add stable support, and EVA midsole sections of different densities provide cushioning. The alloy grey colour scheme keeps the look simple.
Within the contemporary landscape of performance footwear design, CGX (Shanghai) Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.'s X1000 Outdoor Sneakers emerges as a compelling synthesis of technical innovation and refined aesthetic sensibility, representing the evolving dialogue between functional engineering and sculptural form that characterizes the most thoughtful approaches to athletic shoe design in the current era. The lateral presentation reveals a design philosophy that privileges visual clarity and architectural articulation, with the distinctive midsole cutaway serving as the composition's most arresting element, this negative space simultaneously reducing material mass for performance benefit while creating a visual signature that distinguishes the silhouette within the crowded footwear marketplace. The chromatic strategy demonstrates sophisticated restraint, employing an almost exclusively achromatic palette of whites and grays that allows the sculptural qualities of the form to command attention, while strategic amber and orange accents provide navigational hierarchy directing the eye toward identity elements without disrupting the meditative calm of the overall tonal field. One observes in the upper construction a thoughtful layering of materials that suggests both durability and breathability: the mesh panels appear to offer ventilation and flexibility while the thermoplastic overlays trace angular pathways that evoke geological strata or architectural blueprints, this visual vocabulary connecting the shoe to both natural terrain and engineered precision. The outsole geometry, visible at heel and toe, communicates trail-readiness through its pronounced lug pattern, promising grip and stability on varied surfaces while contributing to the overall sense of technical capability. The presentation itself, set against infinite white space with carefully calibrated soft lighting, elevates the functional object to the status of contemplative design artifact, inviting viewers to appreciate the considered decisions embodied in every curve and junction. What relationship might exist between the visual language of performance capability and the actual kinesthetic experience of movement across challenging terrain?
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The X1000 are light outdoor sportshoes with style and functionality, seamlessly transition between daily commuting and outdoor activities. With a sleek design, fashionable features, and hollowed sole, the X1000 is suitable for various situations. The stable support structure, structural cushioning technology, and all terrain anti slip design provide excellent sports performance. The combination of waterproof, eco friendly, breathable and anti odour materials offers the best wearing experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions 330 mm x 200 mm x 160mm
Weight 0.35kg - Tags
- Light outdoor sportshoes, hollowed sole design, structural cushioning technology, all terrain anti slip, anti bacterial and anti odour properties
- Production Technology
- Supporting frame technology enables the C700 to remain stable even when subjected to strong impacts, reducing the risk of foot exostosis and sprain of the ankle. The inner lining is made of eVent material to resist moisture penetration. The vamp is made of CORDURA yarn, which is lightweight, breathable, eco friendly, and durable. The insole is made of anti bacterial and anti odour OrthoLite material. The Vibram rubber sole provides excellent resistance to abrasion and ensures a good grip.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge is to develop outdoor sports shoes that meet the requirements for both fashion and performance. To achieve this goal, X1000 has introduced innovative features like hollowed soles, patterns inspired by nature and the city, and a modern colour scheme showcasing the brand fashion DNA. Additionally, the design team has carefully considered the needs of outdoor sports activities to ensure that X1000 provides optimal protection, comfort, waterproofing, and anti slip properties.
- Project Duration
- The project was developed in July 2023 in Shanghai and launched in January 2024 in China.
- Operation Flow
- The hollow design of arch stores and releases energy efficiently during sports to save physical strength and reduce fatigue of users. The heel, bottom, tail, and arch are made of TPU for stable support. The forefoot and lower heel midsole are EVA with varying densities, ensuring good cushioning and support. The TPU material on the inside and outside of the arch works together to create repulsive forces, preventing deformation of the midsole and sole and optimising energy feedback.
- Research
- The outdoor trend has taken the world by storm, and people now have higher expectations for outdoor sports shoes as essential travel gear. Traditional outdoor sports shoes are heavy, adding to the burden of the user, and need more fashion to meet urban wear needs. Therefore, X1000 combine trendy design with materials that provide sufficient protection and cushioning, striking the best balance between aesthetics and functionality while using eco friendly yarns to blend in with nature.
- Inspiration
- The design team aimed to create light outdoor sportshoes with innovative technological aesthetics, departing from traditional bulky, staid looks. Therefore, the design of X1000 is inspired by the combination of urban architecture and natural elements, utilising an alloy grey colour scheme and various materials to accentuate the sense of technology and simplicity. Meanwhile, the hollowed sole adds a dynamic feeling to the overall shape and gives the user a lightweight wearing experience.
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We craft lightweight outdoor sneakers that seamlessly blend urban style with trail-ready performance. Our innovative designs feature hollowed soles, structural cushioning, and all-terrain grip using premium materials like CORDURA yarn and Vibram rubber.
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