These Sneakers by Norm Architects Might Have You Reconsidering Your Shoes-Off Policy

The Danish firm partnered with footwear brand Koio to create a minimal shoe with maximum design clout.

Apr 15, 2022 - 16:34
These Sneakers by Norm Architects Might Have You Reconsidering Your Shoes-Off Policy

The Danish firm partnered with footwear brand Koio to create a minimal shoe with maximum design clout.

A squeaky clean residence in Cabrils, Spain, by Norm Architects is the backdrop for the firm’s latest collaboration, a shoe with luxe footwear brand Koio. The shoe combines an Oxford’s classic lines with the comfort of a sneaker, and an added touch, a folding heel flap, turns them into house slippers, allowing you to wear them inside or out. 

Norm Architects strove for simplicity in its collaboration with footwear brand Koio.

Norm Architects let the quality of the materials shine in its collaboration with footwear brand Koio.

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"The main idea was to nearly deconstruct the shoe and turn it inside-out, showing how everything is attached by putting the construction elements on the outside," says Norm.

The black leather model matches the window frames of a home Norm designed in Spain.

The black leather model matches the window frames of a home Norm designed in Spain.

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The suede color echoes furnishings throughout the residence.

The suede color echoes furnishings throughout the residence.

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