light wing trainers: tyvek paper shoes that weigh 150 grams

light wing trainers: tyvek paper shoes that weigh 150 gramsall images courtesy UTLab

after 500+ prototypes, thousands of rubber endurance tests, and a patent applicant dye formula, las vegas-based UTLab has created a collection of ‘light wing’ trainers and slip-ons: paper shoes that weigh just under 150 grams. utilizing dupont tyvek for its main upper construction, the footwear concept takes advantage of the flashspun high-density polyethylene fiber and its structural material properties, which is essentially virtually indestructible and completely water resistant. paired with a ULR outer sole, and poliyou foam in sole, the shoe provides optimal comfort for daily use, while still handling the abuse of every day wear and tear.

the ‘light wing’ tyvek shoes are currently seeking funding at kickstarter.

LIGHT WING trainers: impossibly light tyvek paper shoes

the tyvek paper shoes weigh just under 150 grams ( size 11 )

paired with a ULR outer sole, and poliyou foam in sole, the shoe provides optimal comfort for daily use

construction detail

(left) ULR outer sole construction, (right) poliyou inner sole construction

sketches and prototypes