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3D Printing News Briefs: May 26, 2017
There’s a lot going on in the 3D printing world this week! In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll cover everything from 3D printed clothing to 3D printing materials and 3D…
Chinese Sportswear Brand Peak Sport Releases 3D Printed Athletic “Future” Sneakers in Beijing
I feel like every other day we’re seeing the launch of another 3D printed pair of shoes, and now that the majority of these seem to be more functional than…
With 3D Printing Technology from Carbon, Adidas Releases First Partially 3D Printed Athletic Shoe to Be Produced at Scale
In December of 2016, Adidas released the 3D Runner, a limited-edition, $300 running shoe with a 3D printed midsole; the company had been looking toward 3D printing solutions for its shoes since…
Industrial Designer Creates Striking, Entirely 3D Printed Shoes
We’ve written quite a bit about 3D printed shoes lately. Yesterday, we learned that Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber was the first player to wear partially 3D printed cleats in…
Under Armour Presents Latest Athletic Shoe with 3D Printed Midsole: Meet the $300 ArchiTech Futurist Sneaker, Available Soon
Back in 2014, athletic clothing specialist and manufacturer Under Armour teamed up with Reebok to present 3D printing in wearables at the TCT show, and soon after, Under Armour’s Senior Innovation Manager…
Dexterity Problems? Lace Your Shoes with 3D Printed Magnetic Closures Thanks to the Ruiz Brothers
Noe and Pedro Ruiz, or as they’re collectively known at Adafruit, the Ruiz Brothers, never disappoint when putting together their weird, wonderful, and innovative 3D printing and electronics projects. Starting…
Feetz Will Give 100 Veterans Free 3D Printed Shoes on Veterans’ Day
One company that we’ve really enjoyed covering is Feetz – and not just because they sent us comfortable 3D printed shoes to preview and to try for ourselves. Founded by entrepreneur…
One Small Step for My Feet, One Giant Leap for Feetz: 3D Printed Custom Shoes, in the Real World
Some things never change: the sun rises in the east, sunscreen is always a good idea, Cleveland sports fans know “there’s always next year”, everyone we love on Game of…
Feetz 100: The First Pairs of Custom 3D Printed Feetz Shoes Prepare for Launch, and We Got to Check Them Out First
I hate shoe shopping. I’ve never understood the fuss, the excitement, the Sex and the City-esque love for the shoe department. A lot of this stems from the fact that I…
The World’s First Mass Market 3D Knitted Shoe Heads to Kickstarter
Footwear company J&S Enterprises is introducing a new line of affordable and customizable 3D knitted shoes. The JS Shoes Q Series of footwear are lightweight, environmentally friendly, form fitting and…
70-Year-Old Shoemaker Finds Perfect Fit with 3D Printed Shoe Lasts & CAD Exchanger
The era of technology is often one rife with ageism. You hear an awful lot about ‘the young people’ manipulating today’s electronics and new hardware and software, as well as…
Getting a Leg Up: 3D Printed Ice Tracks for Shoes Help Avoid Falls on Scandinavian Ice
Design engineer Frank Schoenmaker and usability expert Frens Pries are Frank & Frens, a team of creators who design products “made to fit individual needs and unique body geometry.” They…
Future of Penetration? Sexy Chinese Girl Shows You How to Penetrate Security with 3D Printed Shoes
Back in July, you may recall a story we did on a young woman who goes by the moniker, “SexyCyborg”. She had created a very skimpy LED Hikaru Skirt with…
3D Printed Footwear the Key for Prototyping & Experimentation
Five years ago, shoe designer Rachael Noon started to experiment with the creation of outdoor footwear using injection molding as the fabrication technique. However, she soon found that the creation…
These 3D Printed Shoes Make a Statement Unlike Any Other
Eric Meijer admits that the existence of 3D printing technology has really been a boon to his psychological well being: “If 3D printing didn’t exist, I would be a frustrated…
Chinese Company Launches First 3D Foot Scanner Along With Ten 3D Printed Shoes
When it comes to 3D printing, the technology offers incredible customization options whether it be for tools, home decor, or even fashion. While the idea of 3D printing dresses, evening…
People Footwear Is Now Using 3D Printing for the Production of Their Shoes
People Footwear has just introduced a line of sneakers made with a 3D printed mesh which seem, and this is more the exception than the rule when it comes to 3D…
Interview with Zoe Dai – Designer of Incredible 3D Printed High Heel Shoes
3D printing and fashion are beginning to converge as designers around the world are starting to see the potential that the technology provides for making completely custom clothing and accessories which…
Amazon Enters 3D Shoe Scanning Space with Acquisition of Shoefitr
What’s one of the biggest expenses that online retailers face when selling shoes? Returns. I’m sure you’ve all gone to a shoe store, thinking you knew your shoe size, only…
Lung x Lung Creates Unique 3D Printed Shoes with Interchangeable Heels
Only a couple years ago, the thought of 3D printing shoes was one that simply did not make sense. This was especially the case when it came to doing so…
Delcam CRISPIN’s 3D Footwear Design Software: Hybrid Shoes Combine Tradition and High-Tech
One industry that seems to have thoroughly embraced the potential of 3D design and printing to revolutionize it from the ground up is the footwear industry. We’ve seen examples of…
Amazing 3D Printed High Heel Shoe is Created with a 3Doodler 3D Printing Pen
About two years ago, people would have scoffed at the idea of creating shoes with 3D printing technology. People claimed that it wasn’t possible to 3D print a shoe that…
Engineering Students Design “Happy Feet,” 3D Printed Shoes for Kenyans Afflicted by Jigger Infection
Many Americans have fairly filtered views of the dangers of living in other areas of the world; many people think of animal dangers in Kenya as being lions. While lion…
South African Electrical Engineer and Designer Takes 3D Printing to Fashionable New Heights
Nature, the earliest and most enduring inspiration for artists combines with cutting-edge technology in the fashionable art and artistic fashion of South African designer, Michaella Janse van Vuuren. She wears…
