Vocational School of Justice
First prize in shoe design goes to Izmir University of Economics
Hasan Utku, student at Footwear Design and Manufacturing Program, Vocational School of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) came in first place at the International Footwear Design Competition with this design inspired by samurais.
Usta’s design came in first place at the 'Men’s' category in the competition held as part of the Shoexpo – 45th Izmir Footwear and Bags Fair organized by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality IZFAS. Usta indicated that he was impressed by the Samurai way of life. “Daily life of samurais fascinate me. My design is based on the belt they put around their belly. I made it to the men’s final. My design was manufactured, and submitted to the jury. I am very happy that the jury selected my design,” stated Usta.