Francis Lacroix nisqap Xpan 2 Llamk'ana Botas diseñon

Francis Lacroix nisqap Xpan 2 Llamk'ana Botas diseñonqa Waqaychay Churana Kamay Atipanakuy T'aqapi 2026 A' Design Award Quri Premiu nisqap ancha chaniyuq atipaqninmi.

QuriWaqaychay Llamkana· 2026

Xpan 2 Llamk'ana Botas

Francis Lacroix rurasqa

Mañakuq: Royer

Waqaychay Llamkana T'aqapi A' Design Award Quri Premiu Atipaq

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Xpan 2 Llamk'ana Botas nisqamanta

Xpan 2.0 botasqa musuq sarunachaq churasqan kachkan, chaymi anchata rupaq metalkuna llamk'ana pachakunapaq ruwasqa, maypichus rupaymanta amachakuy chaninpalla llamk'anawan khuska kanan. Chay ñawpaqman churasqa saruna rupayta, lluchkayta, thupayta ima amachakun anchata riesgo kaq industria pachakunapi. Rupayta ninatawan amachaq goma qara poliuretano chawpi saruna suqun, chaymi rupaymanta amachaq muyuriqta ruwan, kuyuchiy amachayta mana pisiyachispa nitaq llasayta yapaspa. Kaymi chulluq metal amachaq zapatokunapi musuq unancha kanchan.

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A' Design Award Quri Premiu nisqamanta

Xpan 2 Llamk'ana Botas A' Design Award Quri Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta ñawpak kallari, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Quri mishak kashkakunaka mushuk yuyay achka, ñawpakta rikuk shinallatak achikyaska rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Xpan 2 Llamk'ana Botas ashtawan alabashka, mushuk ñankunata churak shinallatak hatun valorta kuk yuyay kanata munanku. Kay Quri Premiu japishka diseñuka hanak, yupaychashka rurashka kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Xpan 2 Llamk'ana Botas munayta kallarichin, yuyayta kallarichin, ruraytapash kallarichin shinallatak kuyaychin.

Diseño Qhipanpi

Prensa Kit

Diseñadorpa quska créditos, llamk'aq runakunapas técnico willaykuna.

Sapaq Kayninkunamanta: The sole is designed in a way to encapsulate the quasi-totality of the polyurethane midsole by the heat and flame resistant rubber outsole leaving only a slight contour. Thus, offering a lighter and highly shock absorbing sole all the while providing maximal foot protection and durability.
Tupukuna & P'istuy: A US size 9.0 (42 EU) pair has an approximate height of 200 mm and is built on an ergonomic shoelast designed to closely follow the natural morphology of the foot, ensuring fit precision and comfort. Each pair is packaged in a rectangular box measuring approximately 200 x 200 x 100 mm. The packaging, made from recycled and recyclable cardboard, protects the product from factory to end user.
Etiquetakuna: Work boot, Safety boot, Cold Weather Protection, outsole technology, extreme job sites, Metatarsal Protection, Industrial Design
Ruway Tecnología: The design process began with exploratory hand sketches to define proportions, functional zones and visual identity. Concepts were refined using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) to develop precise renderings and material simulations. A detailed technical drawing was then produced to guide tooling and upper manufacturing. A comprehensive tech pack ensured accurate translation of design intent into production.
Diseño Sasachakuy: The most complex challenge was achieving resistance to molten metal, particularly full immersion in liquid aluminum exceeding 1,000°C. Aluminum’s very low viscosity allows rapid penetration, making material selection and upper construction highly critical. The difficulty was intensified by bonding the upper to a rubber outsole through polyurethane injection, a material sensitive to heat above 150°C. Balancing extreme thermal protection with manufacturability required extensive experimentation and process control.
T'aqwiy: Type of Research: Experimental product R&D following a five-phase Stage-Gate methodology. Research Objectives: Improve protection, comfort, and durability in molten metal environments. Methodology: Define measurable performance criteria and validate materials against them. Data Collection and Tools: Iterative lab testing on weight, slip resistance, molten metal splash and aluminum bath immersion. Participants: Internal R&D and manufacturing teams. Results: Measurable gains across all parameters. Insights and Impacts: Enhanced safety standards, industrial reliability, and long-term value for high-risk metal processing sectors.
Kallpachay: The sole design draws inspiration from the aerodynamic geometry of the CF-105 Arrow developed by Avro Canada. Its triangular wing structure and directional arrow motifs informed the tread’s dynamic chevron pattern, engineered to enhance forward traction and stability. The project merges aerospace precision with industrial safety research, translating principles of thrust, grip, and structural resilience into a high-performance work boot outsole.
Llamk'ay Pacha: The project started in January 2023 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, and was completed in December 2025. The three-year development cycle included the Definition, Design, Prototyping, and Production Implementation phases. The product was officially launched in January 2026. A continuous Monitoring and Feedback phase has been ongoing since market introduction to ensure long-term performance optimization.
Purichiy Puriy: The Xpan 2.0 boot improves upon previous generations in every critical aspect. It offers higher resistance to molten metal splash, enhanced slip protection on certified test surfaces, reduced weight, improved ergonomic fit, and greater durability against abrasion and tearing. Each performance parameter was tested and validated, demonstrating measurable progress over the previous model, already recognized as a global benchmark in primary and secondary metal processing environments.
Huñu Runakuna: Sponsor: Simon La Rochelle
Innovation Director: Francis Lacroix
Product Developer: Vincent Blais
Project Manager: Elyzabeth Bouchard
Operations Director: Etienne Sirois
Production Technician: Brittaney La Penna
Production Technician: Simon Turk
Technical Partner: Benedetto Scarnera (SFB Srl)
Technical Partner: Felice Scarnera (SFB Srl)