Japanese Astronaut Shoes.

Posted by Alex in Fashion on May 14, 2006 at 1:52 am


Shoe maker Asics Corp. has developed some special super-light shoes for Japanese astronaut Takao Doi, who will join a US space shuttle mission in 2007.

"In an environment of no gravity, human muscles become atrophied and astronauts need to train themselves on machines," said Takehiro Tagawa, who developed the far-out footwear.

The first samples, with a soft heel and flexible sole, weigh only 130 grams (4.6 ounces) each and incline slightly upward toward the toes.

"By having the slant, the shoes would stretch a wearer’s calf muscles even in the no-gravity environment," Tagawa said.

They also include a gap dividing the big toe from the others, similar to traditional Japanese socks known as tabi which are often worn with sandals.

"The divider makes it easier to stand firm," he said.

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6 comments to "Japanese Astronaut Shoes."

  1. Total Blogal
    May 14th, 2006 at 3:37 am

    Kamelartige Schuhe für Japanischen Astronauten

    Asics hat einen super leichten Schuh für Takao Doi entwickelt. TD wird in 2007 mit der US Shuttle zu den Sternen abheben LINK [via]

  2. Deluxeblog
    May 14th, 2006 at 2:41 pm

    [...] [...]

  3. Blurb
    May 14th, 2006 at 7:38 pm

    I think it's very similar to ninja shoes...

  4. Akkam’s Razor
    May 22nd, 2006 at 8:11 am

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  5. sadibou
    May 3rd, 2007 at 3:49 am

    is it possible to buy such shoes? i live in france and i am very interestedby this tabi shoes made by asics!
    thanks!

  6. Eric
    July 22nd, 2007 at 10:46 am

    Eric...

    It\'s interesting that we think alike :) ...


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