シューズの進化｜Evolution of Shoes｜2022/06/08

ナイキのゴーフライイーズというスニーカーを買った。靴ひもを結んだり、靴べらを使う必要がなく、足を靴にいれるだけで、カカトが足にぎゅっと締まるような構造になっている。サンダル感覚で靴がはける上に、ランニングなどの運動にも対応できる素晴らしい靴だ。ムスメを抱っこしながら靴を履いたりするのが大変だっただけに、この靴の存在は嬉しい。いままでシューズはデザインがかっこいい、走りやすい、軽いなどの機能がほとんどだったけど、手を使わず履けるという機能は考えたこともなかった。もともと障害のある人のために開発されたそうだ。こういうニーズはマスではないけれど、研究開発して商品化する人や企業があるから進化が続くのだなぁ。（絵と文：サカキテツ朗）

I bought a sneaker called Nike's Go Fly Ease. There is no need to tie shoelaces or use a shoehorn, and the structure is such that the heel can be tightened tightly by simply putting my foot in the shoe. It's a wonderful shoe that can be worn like sandals and can also be used for exercise such as running. I'm glad that these shoes exist because it was difficult to put on shoes while holding my daughter. Until now, most shoes have cool designs, are easy to run, and are light, but I have never thought of the ability to wear them without using my hands. It was originally developed for people with disabilities. These needs are not mass, but products continue to evolve because there are people and companies that research and develop and commercialize them. -Text and illustration by Ted Sakaki

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