Hankook Tire teamed up with footwear company Vibram to make futuristic concept tyres and shoes to be exhibited at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany from Sept. 15 to 27.
In total, five products are being unveiled. Hankook Tire is releasing two off-road concept tyres, the DynaMIX and DynaSYNC, and Vibram is releasing three concept shoes, the DynaTREK, DynaSTRYKE BKL, and Omnifuse. The shoes will serve as successors to Vibram’s wildly popular Vibram FiveFingers lineup.
Hankook Tire’s DynaMIX and DynaSYNC were inspired by the flexible blocks found on the outer soles of Vibram’s hiking shoes. These blocks are designed to change their contact positions in response to variations in ground surface. The use of different layer structures also allows for multiple style choices.
Vibram’s DynaTREK and DynaSTRYKE BKL concept shoes are paired with the DynaMIX and DynaSYNC concept tyres, respectively, as sister products. The DynaTREK boasts a high performance outdoor/hiking outsole, and it uses the same Ultra-light 3D Cocoon Technology found in the DynaMIX to provide enhanced protection and shock absorption.
“This joint project fits ideally with our ongoing commitment to investing in technological innovations and performance-oriented designs. Moreover, from a macro-perspective, the project reflects Hankook Tire’s longstanding core company value – progressive innovation. This momentum will be carried forward in the future as the company continues to take an authentic, meaningful approach to meeting the challenges of future driving experience.” said Mr. Seung Hwa Suh, Vice Chairman & CEO of Hankook Tire.