Three-Toe Shoe Concept

Tommy Dawson, a student at Central Saint Martins in London, combines traditional craftsmanship with new technology. In Waalwijk, he developed an anatomically correct design that gives toes room to spread while remaining easy and comfortable to put on and take off.
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This project is part of
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE 2025
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Klokgebouw
Klokgebouw 50
5617 AB

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Tommy Dawson

Hosted by

SCHOENENKWARTIER
tommy.dawsonloo5@gmail.com
+44 7360 506522

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Free Wifi Free wifi available
Toilets Toilets available
Wheelchair Friendly Fully wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair Friendly Toilet Wheelchair friendly toilet available

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Exploration and Artist Residency

Tommy Dawson, a student at Central Saint Martins in London, combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative technology. During his stay in Waalwijk, he explored how anatomically accurate footwear design can enhance comfort and accessibility for people of all ages and foot shapes. Inspired by both “five-finger shoes” and classic sneakers, he developed a model that gives the toes room to spread while remaining easy to put on and take off.

Hosted by Tommy Dawson

I’m Tommy Dawson, a designer and material researcher studying Material Futures at Central Saint Martins. My work explores the intersection of craft and emerging technologies, using material innovation to reimagine the objects we wear and the systems that shape them.