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Marina Shoes – Bionic Ballet Footwear Concept
Marina Shoes is a concept ballet shoe designed to enhance comfort, reduce foot strain, and improve performance for dancers through a bionic design inspired by the mantis shrimp’s raptorial appendage. Known for its exceptional speed, strength, and shock absorption, the mantis shrimp’s arm uses a latch-and-lever mechanism to store and release energy while dispersing impact forces — a principle adapted into the shoe’s structure.