{"id":18126,"date":"2023-11-14T08:15:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T08:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=18126"},"modified":"2024-02-23T10:20:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T10:20:25","slug":"xpd-revolutionise-motorcycle-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=18126","title":{"rendered":"Xpd’s journey from Suzuka GP victory to cutting-edge footwear protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the fast-paced world of motorcycle racing and protective gear, one visionary stands out: Nicola Dalla Grana, the founder of Xpd<\/strong>. His remarkable journey from a pivotal event at the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix to the establishment of Xpd, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to innovation and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With a family legacy dating back to 1977, when his father launched the renowned SPIDI brand, Nicola Dalla Grana has not only upheld the family’s dedication to motorbike protection gear but has also taken it to new heights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We asked Nicola how the Xpd’s mission has evolved over the years and the key role played by ongoing research and innovation to improve motorcyclist safety.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My family has been involved in motorcycle protection gear since 1977<\/strong>, the year my father launched the SPIDI brand, that nowadays represents the excellence in terms of safety, design and comfort.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the beginning we have been supporting world top riders competing in Road racing, in all major championships. In year 2000 <\/strong>Norick Abe, great friend of mine, won the Suzuka GP: that was a great success for him and for my company, but during my fly back to Italy I thought it was time for us to jump into footwear protection, to reverse the same technology and the same knowhow we gained in gloves, suits and protectors, into protective boots. After few days, we begun to set up a new brand, a new organization and new design projects. This is how Xpd started.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What about soles, on the other hand, how do they contribute to the protection and comfort of motorcyclists and what specific features make them suitable for your footwear? <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How complicated is it to combine safety and style?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Xpd payoff is “Speed on wheels”<\/strong>: riding at high speed means the soles of our footwear comes in contact with the surface of the road in infinite ways: stopping at intersections, cornering on the gravel, crashing, sliding etc. All this could happen at various speeds. Soles must resist it being solid, durable, grippy, but more and more what riders are looking for is walking quality. We know a good geometry of the soles always needs to balance the hardness of its compound: for Xpd that’s a fundamental point.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, CE certification i<\/strong>s a hard examination to pass: in one of the required tests, the sole resistance to deformation is measured to check its transverse rigidity, simulating a lateral impact in case of a crash.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n