Designed by Marieka Ratsma in cooperation with Kostika Spaho, photography Thomas van Schaik. The idea for this shoe highlights the aesthetics and the shape of the bird skull, along with the characteristics of the lightweight, and highly-differentiated bone-structure within the cranium. Such structure requires less support-material, resulting in optimal efficiency, strength and elegance. by Marieka Ratsma: At the moment the shoe is still undergoing experimentaion in terms of comfort and durability over long hours of use. Once all of the issues are resolved, it will become available for sale to the public. So keep your eyes peeled!

This Shoe is the First Shoe in a 3 Shoe Collection designed by Janina Alleyne & Modelled by INNER | LEAF. Janina Alleyne is a very talented Shoewear Design Student at De Montfort University in the UK. After advertising on Shapeways for a Shoe Modeller, INNER | LEAF were delighted to win the commission to model one of her designs. So impressed with the first model, Janina commissioned INNER | LEAF to do her entire range which included 3 shoes and a Hat. We think she is a fantastic designer but don't take our word for it, check out some of the reviews her Collection has received including the online magazine 'The Upcoming' http://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2012/06/14/graduate-fashion-week-2012/ We would like to wish Janina all the best for the next step in her Career and thank her for choosing INNER | LEAF.