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Cgx Shanghai Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. Receives the Golden A' Design Award for X1000 Outdoor Sneakers in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
Cgx Shanghai Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. recognized for footwear, shoes and boots design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design category for X1000 Outdoor Sneakers by Cgx Shanghai Sporting Goods Co., Ltd., designed for CGX (Shanghai) Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Golden A' Design Award Means
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
About X1000 Outdoor Sneakers
X1000 is a lightweight outdoor sneaker designed for daily commuting and outdoor activities. The upper uses CORDURA yarn, which is light, breathable and durable, while the inner lining resists moisture penetration. The insole is made of anti-odour material, and the rubber outsole gives good grip and abrasion resistance. A hollow arch stores and releases energy during movement to reduce fatigue. TPU parts at the heel and arch add stable support, and EVA midsole sections of different densities provide cushioning. The alloy grey colour scheme keeps the look simple.
About Cgx Shanghai Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.
CGX (Shanghai) Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. is a focus on outdoor travel supplies design, production, sales of the company. The company has a strong sales team and professional technical team, chairman of China's light industry power craftsman Mr. Chen Guoxue, to provide technical support for the company's brand products. At the same time, the company's offline sales stores are all over Shanghai, Jiangsu, Hubei and other places. The company's development vision is to provide a new generation of Chinese consumers with better quality outdoor travel products.
Award Record
With this recognition, Cgx Shanghai Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Award
The A' Footwear Design Award is an international footwear design competition recognizing good footwears by leading footwear brands and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to footwear designers, shoe designers, boot designers and fashion designers from all countries. Typical entries include shoes, sneakers, sandals, boots, heels and loafers. The awarded footwear designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/footwear
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/152573
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/152573
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!152573
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/346614
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- X1000 Outdoor Sneakers
- Function
- Outdoor Sneakers
- Category
- Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Sports
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Light Gray, Dark Gray, Light Slate Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- CGX (Shanghai) Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Cgx Shanghai Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #152573
Credits
- Team
- Guanghui Wang, Miao He and Allen Sun
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The X1000 are light outdoor sportshoes with style and functionality, seamlessly transition between daily commuting and outdoor activities. With a sleek design, fashionable features, and hollowed sole, the X1000 is suitable for various situations. The stable support structure, structural cushioning technology, and all terrain anti slip design provide excellent sports performance. The combination of waterproof, eco friendly, breathable and anti odour materials offers the best wearing experience.
- Inspiration
- The design team aimed to create light outdoor sportshoes with innovative technological aesthetics, departing from traditional bulky, staid looks. Therefore, the design of X1000 is inspired by the combination of urban architecture and natural elements, utilising an alloy grey colour scheme and various materials to accentuate the sense of technology and simplicity. Meanwhile, the hollowed sole adds a dynamic feeling to the overall shape and gives the user a lightweight wearing experience.
- Research
- The outdoor trend has taken the world by storm, and people now have higher expectations for outdoor sports shoes as essential travel gear. Traditional outdoor sports shoes are heavy, adding to the burden of the user, and need more fashion to meet urban wear needs. Therefore, X1000 combine trendy design with materials that provide sufficient protection and cushioning, striking the best balance between aesthetics and functionality while using eco friendly yarns to blend in with nature.
- Challenge
- The challenge is to develop outdoor sports shoes that meet the requirements for both fashion and performance. To achieve this goal, X1000 has introduced innovative features like hollowed soles, patterns inspired by nature and the city, and a modern colour scheme showcasing the brand fashion DNA. Additionally, the design team has carefully considered the needs of outdoor sports activities to ensure that X1000 provides optimal protection, comfort, waterproofing, and anti slip properties.
- Realization and Technology
- Supporting frame technology enables the C700 to remain stable even when subjected to strong impacts, reducing the risk of foot exostosis and sprain of the ankle. The inner lining is made of eVent material to resist moisture penetration. The vamp is made of CORDURA yarn, which is lightweight, breathable, eco friendly, and durable. The insole is made of anti bacterial and anti odour OrthoLite material. The Vibram rubber sole provides excellent resistance to abrasion and ensures a good grip.
- Operation and Interaction
- The hollow design of arch stores and releases energy efficiently during sports to save physical strength and reduce fatigue of users. The heel, bottom, tail, and arch are made of TPU for stable support. The forefoot and lower heel midsole are EVA with varying densities, ensuring good cushioning and support. The TPU material on the inside and outside of the arch works together to create repulsive forces, preventing deformation of the midsole and sole and optimising energy feedback.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was developed in July 2023 in Shanghai and launched in January 2024 in China.
- Specifications
- Dimensions 330 mm x 200 mm x 160mm Weight 0.35kg
- Keywords
- Light outdoor sportshoes, hollowed sole design, structural cushioning technology, all terrain anti slip, anti bacterial and anti odour properties
