Lizards (household) have millions of microscopic hairs on the bottom of their feet that function as an adhesive. “Geckos climb vertical and even inverted surfaces with ease using millions of micron-scale adhesive foot-hairs on each toe. Each foot-hair splits into hundreds of tips only 200 nano-meters in diameter, permitting intimate contact with rough and smooth surfaces alike. Geckos' adhesive microstructure requires minimal attachment force, leaves no residue, is directional, detaches without measurable forces, is self-cleaning, and works underwater,in a vacuum, and on nearly every surface material and profile.”
(Read more: http://geckolab.lclark.edu/dept/geckostory.html ; July 18, 2012)

Thus the innovation in design and development of footwear (plate 6B) based on the lizard’s has created more effective and comfortable product (Vibram Shoes).

The amazing world on nature is constantly throwing new paradigm and inspiring designers trying to create new innovative products. Biomimicry (Paradigms) are helping us understand the fundamental of simple or complex mechanisms, which are inspiring us for further innovations for safety and comfort. The importance of studying Nature’s Paradigm has therefore become essential to all designers and needs to be included in the Design Curriculum.