Production of Multifunctional Footwear for Prison Police Officers

There is a close connection between the comfort in wearing footwear and the quality of this product. When we refer to the quality of footwear, we must start from the analysis of materials used to make the upper and lower shoe assembly, the analysis of how the joints between the different elements of the assembly behave and finally we must consider the behavior of the shoes as a whole. The footwear must create a climate where temperature, humidity, air circulation and their action on the foot, and on the whole body are correlated. Even at a rapid change of internal or external influences, the wearer must feel good. The so-called triple physiological agreement - temperature, humidity and air circulation - must be adaptable to various requirements during a working day such as: rest, movement, physical effort and climatic conditions. The design of a product is not only related to the aesthetic, artistic aspect, but more to its functionality and engineering (from the correct choice of materials, construction and technological concept, to prototyping). A good example in this regard is the design of multifunctional footwear, for soldiers and police officers. Therefore, designing the right footwear is a big challenge not only for designers, but also for engineers. The paper presents the way in which footwear as a component of the work uniform of prison police officers was made.