These shoes take the haute couture approach of frank expression and a tendency for form over/l eading function. These three prototype shoes are part of the ‘Exoskeleton’ Collection designed by Janina Alleyne and modeled by INNER | LEAF. The collaboration began when Janina Alleyne, a shoewear Design Student at De Montfort University in the UK advertised on Shapeways.com for a shoe modeler. After the completion of the first model by INNER | LEAF, Janine went on to commission her whole collection which includes a hat and three shoes.
courtesy of © Janina Alleyne
© Janina Alleyne
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.