![1751581524664.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmbzYb3STUmMv71jM7arvTm2LTe8G1B3s2s5zTR3bHoYfe/1751581524664.jpg).                                   When designing for athletics,
 it is vital to keep in mind the needs of the athlete before beginning your design.
 It is not all about aesthetics or “pretty designs”.
 To start this process, choose wisely the “shoe last”.
 It should be a key part of your approach, as this form will ultimately define your final output.
 Taking time to visualize what the different movements of an athlete will be in order to create an optimized design for improved performance can make all the difference when creating a successful piece of footwear!