The Asylum Boot

• University
  Savannah College Of Art And Design
• Lead Designer
  Mia Larson
• Design Team
  Canvas Rust Dyed By: Lilla Rosenberg
• Professor
  Michael Mack
• Photo credit
  Mia Larson
• Prize
  Winner in RECYCLED MATERIALS
• Expertise
  Student

Our world is deteriorating more and more every day both physically and mentally. These shoes are intended to encapsulate this element of decomposition, by portraying an abandoned insane asylum. The initial pair of chuck taylors were dyed with coffee and then assembled with canvas rust dyed by Lilla Rosenberg. Keeping in mind the theme of the shoe, salvaged military belts were incorporated to mirror the straps of a straight jacket. In addition, there is a hand-designed, military-inspired label on how to strap a patient into a straight jacket.