Mysium - Empowering female plus-size ultra trail runners

Photo Credit: Heather Blaikie

• University
  University Of Oregon
• Lead Designer
  Heather Blaikie
• Professor
  Rachael Volker
• Prize
  Winner in RUNNING/TRAIL RUNNING, Winner in OUTDOOR ATHLETIC SPORTS
• Expertise
  Student

Mysium is a trail shoe designed for plus-size female ultra trail runners, addressing their unique needs on long, rugged terrains. With 68% of U.S. women plus-size and 37% of trail runners women, there's a need for better footwear options. Mysium features a custom last with a wider toebox, recycled polyester uppers with padding for swelling, a heel counter lockdown system, and FiberSprings for energy return and forefoot durability. With aggressive traction and biomechanically optimized features, Mysium enhances support, comfort, and performance for longer, injury-free trail runs.