satsuki ohata molds fondue slippers to perfectly fit your feet

satsuki ohata molds fondue slippers to perfectly fit your feet
all photos by shouta kikuchi / courtesy of satsuki ohata

japanese designer satsuki ohata has formed the ‘fondue slipper’, a pair of shoes which perfectly match the shape of the wearer’s foot by casting a quick-drying liquid mold of their feet. the process is similar to that of a familiar, participatory meal: cheese fondue — a snack which has been a source of aesthetic influence for ohata. by dipping your foot in liquid PVC, an instant cast is made — then, as the material hardens with the use of a household blow drier, a snug shoe takes shape.

the colorful variations can be worn with the heel folded down, like a slipper

‘fondue slipper’ can be worn both inside and outside, and can be used within the home by folding the heel down or — if running or walking is preferred — the heel can remain unfolded, making it more like a shoe. vibrantly colored variations provide personal customization and, additionally, they can be drawn onto with markers and pens, creating a bespoke touch.

the thin material can even be worn outside

worn in the home as a slipper

washable after usage

writing can be drawn directly onto the flexible material

making a cast of the foot like fondue

the slipper kit

a pair of yellow shoes, after they have been formed to the shape of the foot

the different colored shoes

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