Off The Couch

We’re talking again with one of the most influential product designers in the outdoor industry, Jean-Luc Diard. He was formerly the CEO of Salomon and played a major role in the development of Salomon’s running shoes (and the first shaped skis), he co-founded HOKA One One, and he is now the VP of innovation for the Deckers Group and the head of Deckers X Lab. Yesterday, we spoke with Jean-Luc about the design philosophy of Deckers X Lab, and why they are rethinking everything from the standard flip flop to the casual sneaker to the suspension systems of very high-end, performance shoes.TOPICS & TIMES:The Deckers X Lab philosophy & lineup (2:26)Minimalist vs Maximalist shoes (8:53)KO-Z Slipper series (31:06)Suspension & Arch Support (36:53)K-ST series 35 (44:55)X-SCAPE series (49:24)Running-Shoe Quivers (53:29)RELATED LINKS:Ep.73: Jean-Luc Diard on the Process of Innovation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.