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Concept Two : Floatable Shoes

The floatable shoes concept demonstrates two basic principles: balance and buoyancy. The purpose of this toy is for children to experiment with different strategies on how to “walk on water.” They can try to sit on the edge of a pool and step into the shoes or take a more daring approach by jumping into them. Once they have figured out a way to actually stand in them, the real challenge comes when they must figure out how to stay afloat. This product is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. The inside layer is a strong foam material packed with air pockets to prevent the floatable shoes from sinking. Foam is an inexpensive and very abundant material. The outside material is simply a thin plastic also used for many other water toys such as beach balls. This outside part will have a plastic nozzle for the children to inflate the shoes. Plastic is also inexpensive, easy to find, and safe. These materials are very soft and mostly made of air to ensure the safety of the children who interact with the toy. Foam and plastic are both very durable materials, so this product can withstand the wear and tear of use in water. Floatable shoes are fun for ages 8 and up.

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