[HS2&KK Premium] Birkenstock - Mayari sandals (Patreon)

Hello everyone. This week is time for the Premium update again, and as previously previewed, the content is the Birkenstock Mayari sandals.

Birkenstock is a brand I've never worked on before. Its defining feature is the complex ergonomic cork midsole and footbed design, which makes it incredibly comfortable to wear. On the flip side, its lines and silhouette are quite broad, lacking the sleek, streamlined look of the traditional dress shoes I usually make.

In fact, given that both HS2 and KK have fixed foot shapes for their characters, recreating the Birkenstock shape is actually a bit easier in these games.

The Mayari is a double-strap, heel-less sandal. I did cut a few corners, though — I simplified the complex ergonomic shape of the footbed, since most of the time it's covered by the character's sole anyway and is barely visible. Also, the outsole tread pattern is achieved entirely through bump mapping rather than physical modeling.

As for the next update — I've been quite busy lately, so I can't guarantee it'll be ready next week, but I'll try my best to finish it within August. The theme will likely be an original design: a simple pair of work/office shoes with a heel height of around 50mm. This means it won't have an overly flashy shape or lines. Please stay tuned.

For KK players, this update is a flat shoe, so you don't need to adjust stiletto plugin

Please enjoy!