Abstract
The high heels footwear industry is permantly evolving due to the increasing attention given to combine confort and elegance. The purpose of footwear has changed with the evolution in the fashion industry and it is no longer limited only to protect the feet. This paper represents a first step to develop customized shoes outer sole, taking into consideration the unicity of each individual anatomy. Another important aspect is the manufacturing of these outer soles using plastic materials. The additive manufacturing presents itself as a viable option in obtaing a working prototype. Based on previous research, an analysis has been performed in order to optimise the design and its functionality. The study validation has been done using FEA and Topology Opimisation.
Keywords: shoe outer sole; plastic materials; FEA; shape optimisation