The name Libra refers to the dragonfly, an insect that lives in environments where water, air and land are deeply interconnected. Its wings inspired the design of the sole: a three-dimensional surface whose pattern recalls cracked clay soil, a texture that visually reacts to environmental conditions while translating natural structures into functional design. Wanderlust Vision designed the shoe in its entirety, from the form and materials to the graphic identity, packaging and inner shoe pouch, extending the project beyond the product itself. As part of the collaboration, a custom carabiner was also developed, designed to hold the shoes together and reinforce their outdoor-oriented identity. After months of design and prototyping, Libra entered a testing phase, reflecting the shared approach of both Wanderlust Vision and XL EXTRALIGHT®,
Libra is a footwear research project born from the collaboration between Wanderlust Vision and XL EXTRALIGHT®, a leading company in lightweight compounds and sole engineering. The project represents Wanderlust Vision’s first approach to footwear design, entirely conceived and prototyped by the studio, combining a bespoke upper with a custom sole developed using XL EXTRALIGHT® technology.
