Hello there! I’m Juliusz Slaski, a footwear designer hungry to make a mark in the footwear industry. I have a special interest in the instersection of art and science, or fashion and performance in footwear; I seek both aesthetic and functional excellence in my work.

After graduating from the University of Alberta in 2018, I pursued several footwear-related education experiences, including internships and masterclasses at adidas, New Balance, Poppy Barley and cycling brand Showers Pass.

From 2021 to 2025, I worked at Bata under both the Power Athletics and Weinbrenner Outdoor brands. Beginning as Junior Footwear Designer and Developer in the run + walk category, I eventually took over the role of Global Design Manager and Lead Footwear Designer, Weinbrenner.

Following a short stint in Montreal at Pajar Canada, I moved to Denver and joined Altra Running as Footwear Designer II working primarily on Road and Road Race product..

I believe that the pursuit of new ideas, technologies, materials, aesthetics, and elevated user experience are vital elements of good footwear design.

I am currently located in Denver, Colorado.

Work Experiences/

Altra Running | Footwear Designer II ( July 2025 - Present )

Pajar Canada | Footwear Designer - Cougar Shoes & Pajar Heritage ( February - May 2025 )

Weinbrenner Outdoor | Brand Manager + Global Product Coordinator + Lead Designer ( March 2023 - February 2025 )

Power Athletics | Junior Footwear Designer + Developer ( June 2021 - March 2023 )

Education/

Bachelor of Design with Distinction | University of Alberta ( Fall 2018 )

Pensole | Footwear Design Intensive Courses at Pensole Academy - Portland OR, Adidas Brooklyn Creator Farm - Brooklyn NY, New Balance - Lawrence MA ( 2018, 2019 )