By searching for simple yet inventive constructions Roderick Pieters is focussed on re-inventing and simplifying shoes and the production of shoes.
For the collection of fashion designer Barbara Langedijk this approach has resulted in a kit of EVA (synthetic foam) blocks and leather; a single lace strings all the parts together into a whole. Although no glue or other traditional shoe-constructions are used, this ‘back to basic’ principle delivers a wearable shoe, 2013