Brands and retail
Giant inflatable shoe, 7 m long, for Shoestar
- Dimensions
- 7 m long
Digital Inflatables designed and made a giant inflatable shoe, 7 m long and shaped like a red lace-up boot, for Shoestar in 2021. The replica copies the details of a real shoe: a cream sole, metal eyelets and yellow laces. Standing on the ground and kept in shape by a blower, it shows the product at a scale that is visible from afar and invites photos.
What did Digital Inflatables make for Shoestar?
A giant inflatable shoe, 7 m long, shaped like a red lace-up boot.
In the photo, taken at night in a paved courtyard, the boot stands in front of a multi-storey building. The upper is red, the sole cream, and yellow laces run through metal eyelets, just as on a real shoe.
At this scale, every detail of the product has to be planned in the pattern so that the shape still reads once inflated: the height of the sole, the curve of the upper, the line of the laces.
Why does a giant inflatable product replica draw attention?
An everyday object blown up to a huge size surprises people: passers-by stop, take pictures and link the image to the brand.
For a shop or a footwear brand, a giant shoe shows the product without a word. It works outside a store, at an opening, at a trade show or for a photo shoot.
The price depends mainly on size and on how complex the shape is: see the guide to custom inflatable prices.
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Request a quoteHow do you set up a giant inflatable in front of a shop?
You need a flat surface, ballast or anchors suited to the ground, and power for the blower that keeps the object inflated.
On paving or concrete, weights are used; on grass, stakes. If the object stands on public ground, check with the local authority whether a permit is needed.
Full specifications
| Client | Shoestar |
|---|---|
| Object | giant shoe |
| Dimensions | 7 m long |
| Year | 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Shoestar inflatable shoe?
It is 7 m long.
Who made the giant shoe for Shoestar?
Digital Inflatables, a workshop that makes custom inflatable structures, in 2021.
Can a brand have a giant inflatable replica of its product made?
Yes: from photos or files of the product, the workshop builds a 3D model, has it approved and then makes the object at the scale required.
How long does it take to make a giant inflatable product replica?
It depends on the size, the shape and the print; the guide to custom inflatable lead times walks through each step, from the 3D model to delivery.
Can a giant inflatable be shown off at night?
Yes, with outdoor spotlights or, if the fabric allows it, with lighting placed inside.
How should you choose a manufacturer for an inflatable replica?
Look at its past projects, its skill with 3D and pattern making, and what it handles up to installation; the criteria are covered in the guide on choosing an inflatable structure manufacturer.
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