Walking Shelter shoes by Sibling transform into a tent
These shoes by Australian design studio Sibling allow the wearer to instantly erect a temporary shelter by unfurling a tent from round their ankles and pulling it over their head.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_2.jpg)
The Walking Shelter by Sibling untucks from net pockets around the back of a pair trainers.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_3.jpg)
Bright pink and purple waterproof sheets can be released from each shoe then attached together with Velcro.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_4.jpg)
The tent is then put over the head and worn like a hooded poncho, with arms stuck out through holes in the sides.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_5.jpg)
When sitting down, the body forms the supporting structure inside instead of poles or guy ropes, though feet and hands remain exposed.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_10.jpg)
Loops around the bottom edge can be used to peg the material to the ground to stop it flapping around.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_11.jpg)
A flap in the front with a mosquito net layer can be zipped up to protect the body from the elements and insects or left open to reveal who is inside and let them see out.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_61.jpg)
"The shelter accommodates for the body in a variety of ways and can be customised by the user to adapt to a variety of contexts and environments," said the designers.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_7.jpg)
After it stops raining, the shelter can be scrunched up back into the pockets and user can continue their walk.
![Walking Shelter tent stored in shoes by Sibling](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/11/Walking-Shelter-by-Sibling_dezeen_8.jpg)
The project was developed as a prototype and auctioned off to raise money for Australian children's charity Little Seeds Big Trees. Photos are by tin&ed.