CARACAL

  • Prize
    Winner in Sportswear Design / Footwear
  • University
    University of Oregon
  • Lead Designer
    John Helf
  • Professor Credit
    Susan Sokolowski, Rachael Rosalie Volker
  • Design Status
    Prototype
  • Web URL

Description
CARACAL is a game day basketball shoe designed for point guards. Designed with lateral rods embedded across the forefoot of the midsole, CARACAL emphasizes lateral explosive movements. CARACAL mimics modern "super shoe" carbon plate technology but rotates the user's force horizontally.

Other design features include a bone-inspired TPU shell, a dual density high walled midsole, as well as a unique traction pattern, all to enhance lateral stability and liftoff.



  • FIT Seal

FIT Sport Design Awards 2025
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