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CLEATS FOR GOALIES
BRIEF
Soccer cleats that improves upon wearer’s experience and skillful play on the field.
Soccer Cleats
Market research
There are major advancements in the soccer footwear industry with a strong focus on control and speed on the field.
Nike Air Zoom Mercurial - The upper is made of Vaporposite+, which combines a grippy, grid mesh with a premium material for optimal ball control at high speeds.
Adidas X Speedportal - Primeknit speed cut minimalistic low cut collar construct optimized for easy instep and snug fit around the ankle.
PUMA Ultra Ultimate - Built on a sleeker and more aggressive last, the chassis of the boot has been enhanced with a new dual density SPEEDPLATE outsole engineered for rapid propulsion.
PUMA Future Z 1.4 - Advanced creator Zones provide superior touch in key contact zones for game-changing touch and dribbling
Nike Tiempo Legend IX - Raised textures backed by soft foam pods for precise dribbling, passing, and shooting.
New Balance Tekela v3+ - Improved lightweight materials that help to improve the speed of the foot over the ball.
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Analysis
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There are no existing shoes on the market designed for different positions on the field. They all have technologies that greatly improve the overall soccer experience, but none are unique to the diverse set of play styles.
Shifting
Drop Kicking
Persona - Manuel Neuer
Born: Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Age: 36 years old
Height: 6’4’’
Weight: 205 lbs
Married: May 21, 2017
Place of birth: Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Team - PC Bayern Munich, Germany
Position: Goalkeeper
Jersey number: 1
Positioning
Aggressive style goalie who isn’t afraid to leave the boundaries to approach the ball in defense.
Attacking
Lunging
Manuel Neuer is a extremely hard worker that spends most of his time working on a new project rather than relaxing. On the field, he is considered to be one of the best goalies to ever exist.
Movement Summary
Manuel Neuer is a daring goalie willing to make aggressive moves that require high bursts of movement especially when shifting side to side. He needs more traction than other soccer players which can provide futher jumps.
Direction
Inspiration Board
Soccer shoes designed for goalies that help to improve lateral movements, explosive jumps, and quick directional changes.
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Model Process
Upper
Reinforced Flattened Toe Cap
The toe cap is designed for more control and consistent punting of the ball.
Rubber Ring
The extended edge of the rubber ring is to give the player a break to help control the distance of a slide tackle.
Power Strap
The straps help to provide extra tightening over the light stretchy upper material.
Outsole
Widened Angular Cleats
The unique cleats allow for more lateral movement that cannot be found in more cylindrical shapes.
Rubber Ring
This Mobius strip-looking feature is included to help to provide shock absorption and jump extensions at the ball of the foot.
Textured Toe Face
The toe face has a texture that will allow the player to make micro-adjustments much easier.
