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Winner 2025 / Sports Performance / RUNNING/TRAIL RUNNING

Aqua - Puma

 

 

  • Brand
    Will Chin Wei Huang
  • Lead Designer
    Will (chin-wei) Huang
  • Prize
    Winner in RUNNING/TRAIL RUNNING, Overall winner in SPORTS PERFORMANCE
  • Expertise
    Independent

Inspired by penguins at the New England Aquarium, the Puma Aqua blends playful charm with racing performance. Rounded lines and a rocker sole echo a penguin’s belly and tail, while Nitro foam and PowerTape deliver speed and support. A translucent Formstrip window adds “ice” breathability, and feather-shaped grips with bubble cutouts lighten the outsole, mimicking penguins gliding through water—soft, inviting, yet built to fly on the run.

Bio
With 2-3 years of industry experience, Will is a passionate footwear designer focused on creating high-quality, functional shoes that inspire athletic achievement. In his leisure time, he enjoys sports and playing the violin. His deep investment in street culture and innovative mindset have led to successful product launches that meet consumer needs. Will excels in team collaboration, leadership, and consumer-first design. His expertise spans shoe construction, trend analysis, and advanced design work. Will brings a unique perspective and a collaborative approach to every project.

Other prizes
GLOBAL FOOTWEAR AWARD 2023 Winner in 3 Categories - Sports Performance / Outdoor Athletic Sports - Fashion Sneakers / Unisex Fashion - Special Awards / 3D Print Footwear GLOBAL FOOTWEAR AWARD 2021 3 Honorable Mention - Artistic Footwear / 3D Print Footwear / Sports Performance Running INVENTION GENEVA, SALON INTERNATIONAL DES INVENTIONS Gold Medal/Geneva, Switzerland Sep.1, 2012 - Award given for our invention to spray liquid from a remote controlled aircraft for fire fighting purpose to reach to the unreachable area - Granted a Taiwan national patent (#M436636) on Sep.1st, 2012 - Team leader of group of three TAIPEI INTERNATIONAL INVENTION SHOW & TACHNOMART Bronze Medal / Taipei, Taiwan Sep. 21, 2012 - A pet excrement hardener: allowing the solid waste to be easily picked up and hygienically disposed of Bronze Medal - Slam dunk device: measure verticle leap and allow anyone to be able to dunk


Global Footwear Design Award 2025
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