A local survey showed that 61% of final users recently experienced foot pain and that 80% of people experiencing pain said it was caused by ankle injuries or malfunctioning footwear (with the main cause being poorly shaped insoles).

Cheetah aims at:

        - Preventing the 2 main types of ankle injuries: ankle sprain eversion and inversion.

        - Sustaining the arch of the foot during gait.

        - Keep the foot comfortable in the long term to avoid pain and foot health issues.

Cheetah tackles the issues mentioned above with a high tech solution: electrorheological fluids are contained in the straps which keep the Cheetah attached to the foot. 

Electrorheological fluids can turn from viscous to solid extremely quickly, in response to an electric field.

These fluids are connected to flex sensors along the sides of the product, which detect when the foot is reaching an angle with "high risk of injury". 
When that happens, the electrorheological fluids become solid and block the foot in a safe position, releasing this "hold" just as quickly, when the foot stops tending towards a dangerous angle.  

Material selection:
Bands: Hollow Silicone.

Back Support Pads: Silicone processed with liquid inj moulding and covered in Ariaprene.
Insole Pads: Adiprene (Shock Absorbing)

Cheetah comes in different colour compositions: it aims to be a product for professional or amateur athletes, people dealing with rehabilitation from ankle injuries and people with repetitive ankle issues due to health problems.

Lorenzo Spreafico