{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c5638114af0443971688d5e/609a2d7b71d9207ea8c74ef2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jean-Luc Diard on the Deckers X Lab Design Philosophy & Products","description":"<p>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 <a href=\"https://deckersxlab.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Deckers X Lab</a>. 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.</p><p><strong>TOPICS &amp; TIMES:</strong></p><ul><li>The Deckers X Lab philosophy &amp; lineup (2:26)</li><li>Minimalist vs Maximalist shoes (8:53)</li><li>KO-Z Slipper series (31:06)</li><li>Suspension &amp; Arch Support (36:53)</li><li>K-ST series 35 (44:55)</li><li>X-SCAPE series (49:24)</li><li>Running-Shoe Quivers (53:29)</li></ul><p><strong>RELATED LINKS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/hoka-founder-deckers-group-vp-of-innovation-jean-luc-diard-ep-73\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ep.73: Jean-Luc Diard on the Process of Innovation</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"BLISTER"}