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Lloyd Graves


What and why  (paragraph 1)


The survival shoe is a protective shoe that can hold small life saving items like water purification tablets or a small light. The shoe will hold small items so people can always have needed supplies on them and not always have to carry a bag or switch the items between pockets every day. The shoe would be very helpful because it would supply them with protection and comfort through the cold weather and the rubble.






Who and how  (paragraph 2)


This survival shoe is made for Ukrainian children of the age of 8 to 18 who have to remain near the front lines. The shoe is going to hold needed items by having them clip on to webbing which is directly attached to the shoe. The shoe’s sole is going to be made out of a grippy material called Vibram.  It needs to have a protective and grippy sole because these children in Ukraine may be walking on icy rubble or ice and rubble and need that strength and grip to help them survive.The whole shoe is going to be made out of very few durable materials like nylon webbing for the straps and Vibram for the sole to keep the price down without sacrificing any of the practicality of the show itself. With the shoe they could use the webbing to hold a multi tool if they needed to fix something. It could have a light if they had to see at night or if they needed to inspect a dark place they would keep it beside their bed with the clips to easily strap on if needed.

Amedeo's Project Brief

Amedeo Bettauer

The Survival Shoe is an ultra-durable shoe for children living in the war zones of Ukraine that can hold objects essential for survival like a flashlight or multitool. According to NPR, over ⅔ of Ukrainian children have had to evacuate their homes during the 2022 conflict. The aim of Survival Shoe is to give children the peace of mind that if they had to evacuate, they would have basic supplies on their person without having to retrieve anything. 


Survival Shoe is designed for Ukrainian minors from ages 7-17 living in Eastern Ukraine, where much of the fighting is centered. Survival Shoe has webbing, attached in a stylish geometric pattern, that can easily clip to small objects. The shoe contains a steel toe inside for extra protection against danger. The sole of Survival Shoe is made out of Vibram, which is both long-lasting and cheap. With all of these elements, Survival Shoe is designed to withstand harsh conditions and be comfortable for the user while still being attractive for everyday use. 

Survival Shoe

Amedeo Bettauer and Amedeo Bettauer

Survival Shoe

Lloyd + Amedeo


The Survival Shoe is an ultra-durable shoe designed to give Ukrainian children living on the front lines of war useful tools and peace of mind. Survival Shoe is designed to withstand harsh conditions and be comfortable for the user while still being attractive for everyday use. The shoe will be made out of a few long-lasting materials to keep the price down without sacrificing any practicality.