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New Balance Track Shoes

R_Shoes — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:13:56 +0000

Engineers and designers at New Balance are using 3D printing to make shoes for elite runners. They use an EOSINT 395 3D printer from EOS to make custom spike plates, which contains a pattern of spies to give runners more traction as they run. The machine creates the parts out of plastic using nylon powder and laser sintering. The first step is to collect biomechanical data on a runner using different tools. Video capture creates three-dimensional force-vector diagrams of the runner’s feet as they hit a force plate. Pressure sensor’s in the shoe provide pressure data on how the feet are interacting with the shoes. With all this data, New Balance can calculate the best spike pattern, how large they should be, and how they should be oriented. The printer allows them to build spike plates that could not be economically made using traditional manufacturing processes. Currently, the 3D printer makes four spikes at a time, within five to six hours.

One Olympic runner, Kim Conley, wore custom spike plates when she set personal records in two different races, and during her international performance. She credited her success to the improved traction of the shoes while relieving pressure on the outside of her feet. The shoes are made to be 5 percent lighter than traditional track shoes. This can make a significant difference for competitive runners. New Balance aims to refine the 3D printing proves so that they can offer built spike plates or tread patterns to all consumers and athletes. Unfortunately, the foot motions used in running do not carry over to other sports where participants have to change directions quickly. These motions need to be closely studied to determine what performer data needs to be collected and analyzed. Regardless, this is another example of 3D printed shoes bringing improvement to the footwear industry.

Original Article: https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21833883/3d-printing-builds-custom-track-shoes

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J-Supplied 3D Printing

R_Shoes — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:58:19 +0000

J-Supplied 3D offers 3D printing solutions for a variety of industries. Their 3D manufacturing facility offers multiple options, with 20 Craftbot 3D printers with the capability to print advanced thermoplastics and other materials. J-Supplied 3D says the Craftbot IDEX printer is the most productive to achieve continuous printing. What sets the company apart from other manufacturing facilities, is how committed they are to the protection of people and the environment. Their materials are made up of roughly 85 to 90 percent recycled materials. This is important because sustainability and recyclability are the future focus of 3D printing. According to the IUCN, about 300 million tons of plastic are produced annually, with bout 8 million ending up on the ocean.

Recently, J-Supplied was approached by Adidas for a unique project. Adidas tasked J-Supplied with 3D printing an Adidas shoe that was made entirely of recycled plastics. To provide the shoes for Adidas, J-Supplied required a system that could meet the speed and consistency needed, and the versatility to work with different filaments. Using Craftbot’s user-friendly 3D printers, they found everything they needed and more. Craftbot offers the benefit of accurate repeatability, across multiple batches. By printing their models and final pieces, J-Supplied saved considerable time and money. J-Supplied is now looking to 3D print-on-demand shoes in low batches to sell as exclusives. This was Adidas can continue their sustainability mission to end plastic waste while offering innovative products. Aside from 3D printed shoes, J-Supplied has expanded the idea of using 3D printing for home furnishing and buttons on garments.

Original Article: https://all3dp.com/4/adidas-in-3d-printing-running-towards-a-sustainable-movement/

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Karlsson Claw Shoes

R_Shoes — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:17:30 +0000

Beate Karlsson uses silicone to make shoes in the form of human claws and padded shorts to imitate Kim Kardashian’s bum. The Claw shoes, which are 3D printed from a mixture of wood fibers and silicone, in the form of a giant human hand propped up on all four fingers and thumb. Straps made from silicone extend from the top of the shoe to form a sandal. Bows tied across the shoes conceal the wearer’s foot, giving the illusion that they are extensions of their legs. The shoes are part of Karlsson’s ongoing project, she is calling X-treme Products. She has created various wearable items for a hypothetical world determined by the idea of “otherness.” The Swedish designer takes shapes, and distorts them until they are almost unrecognizable, then turns them into a functional object. Beate is currently based in Florence, Italy, and works as a designer for fashion label Pyer Moss. She is also a creative director at the clothing brand AVAVAV. Other than the Claw shoes, Karlsson has designed other footwear called Fat Baby Shoes, which mimics giant feet in frilly sliders. Although this is not a traditional type of footwear, it is another example of how customizable 3D printed shoes can be, and the innovations that can come to life.

Original Article: https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/30/beate-karlsson-claw-shoes-kim-kardashian-bum-replica-silicone/

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Adidas SL20 Shoes

R_Shoes — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:34:00 +0000

Adidas recently launched a new pair of shoes as part of their “Faster than” campaign. The SL20 shoes are crafter with a 3D printed “Lightstrike” midsole. The brand claims this new technology will help athletes with explosive movements and enduring speed. The SL20 is the second pair of shoes with a new midsole released after the Adidas Adios 5. Adidas also launched the UB20 and 4D 1.0 shapes that use the new 3D printing technology for their midsoles. With the Lightstrike technology, runners will feel a fast heel-to-toe transition, which combined with soft cushioning, will help them take each step efficiently. The cushioning offers a different foam compared to the brand’s other midsole. Another feature of the Adidas SL20 is the torsion spring that enhances support on landing the foot and ensures a good transition that propels runners forward. The shoe also sports a continental-stretch web outsole.

The Adidas SL20 weighs about 230 grams and features a mesh-like surface on the top that helps with breathability. The Shoes are available in three colors overseas. These include the core black, cloud white, and signal coral variants. The 3D printed shoes featuring Lightstrike and boost technologies will launch across select retail stores in India on February 27^th. They will also be available on the Adidas website. Another innovation that impresses 3DShoes.com and keeps up interested.

Original Article: https://www.bgr.in/news/adidas-sl-20-with-3d-printed-lighstrike-midsole-launched-in-india-876906/

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The Story Of The OESH Founder

R_Shoes — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:16:00 +0000

If you had asked the founder of OESH if she ever planned to walk away from her job at a medical school, she never would have imagined she’d end up where she is now. She had a well-paying full-time position and was the first woman to chair her department. After graduating from Harvard Medical School, it was discovered that all women’s footwear increased impact on the joints. It didn’t seem fair to Casey Kerrigan that the footwear industry was making footwear that was harmful to women’s feet and joints. Back then she had no ties to the footwear industry, but she started to continue work into the science of movement and went to become the first female tenured chair professor at the University of Virginia. At first, she tried talking to people in the footwear industry, but they were not interested in charging their products. Even after Kerrigan shared her research and tried to convince them to reduce impact. She realized the only way to have healthy shoes made was to make them herself.

Although the project was started by the family as a whole, they were taking a big risk. The changes they needed to make to the shoes would not be easy to produce. First, they tried and injection-molding machine, and before that, they were winding carbon fiber springs around steel mandrels. Eventually, she learned that 3D printing could fast track sole development and they could use 3D printing for some of the production. They had to build a series of 3D printers with special extruders that could 3D print the materials they wanted. Looking back the decision was worth it for Casey. She was able to create 3D printed shoes that continue to amaze us at 3DShoes.com. Through a lot of hard work, she was able to make her dream a reality.

Original Article: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/casey-kerrigan-career-chance-dream/

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Nike’s Innovative Footwear For The Olympics

R_Shoes — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:48:00 +0000

Nike is working on creating footwear that directly caters to athletes who are participating in the Olympics. They are diving down into the detail of every event to see how they can best improve the designs. This resulted in a new line of shoes: the Nike Zoom Viperfly, the Air Zoom BB for basketball, the Air Zoom Mercurial for soccer, and the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% for elite runners. Athletes contribute performance insights to the lab through testing and verbal feedback that the researchers quantify into performance, movement, and fatigue data. In 2018 we saw the addition of ZoomX foam and technology using carbon fiber plates to increase running efficiency. The shoe’s cushy foam midsole lowered energy expenditure, reducing runner fatigue and resulting in faster times. Nike’s chief design officer hopes to provide athletes with products that allow their body to perform better.

The Nike Air Zoom Viperfly track spikes are designed specifically for the 100-meter race. The footwear features a denser knit through the body of the shoe for support through the heel. The Nike Air Zoom BB uses Nike React foam under the heel, allowing athletes to carry less weight and receive more energy return with each step. The Air Zoom Mercurial has a 3D printed flyknit-like upper which is known as Flyprint. 3D printing allows for the most precision with the Mercurial. As for the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%, it has significantly larger cushioning specifically for comfort and energy return. Two exposed Air Zoom bags sit side by side for extra cushioning. They are used for impact protection and include the freedom to expand in order to minimize energy loss and maximize responsiveness. 3DShoes.com hopes to see many 3D printed footwear in any upcoming athletic events. As time goes by we will continue to see just how innovative the technology can be.

Original Article: https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/05/how-nike-is-making-footwear-to-improve-athletes-efficiency-for-the-tokyo-olympics/

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UnisBrands Recyclable 3D Printed Shoes

R_Shoes — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 23:19:00 +0000

Many people like buying shoes, wearing shoes, and even collecting shoes. Not very many people decide to create their own but Nick Unis, who we have mentioned before on 3DShoes.com, is doing just that. Before college Unis had an interest in sneakers where he and his brother would buy special edition Nikes and sell them at higher prices. They then transitioned into customizing pairs of shoes, until they were eventually given a cease-and-desist from Nike. Four years later Nick created a shoe company where every single shoe is 3D printed and made out of entirely recyclable material. First, they design everything on a computer first. Then they are split up into components and either 3D print or 3D knit the shoe. He learned how to fully utilize a 3D printer to grow his company.

Most printers weren’t able to affordably create a flexible fabric, so Nick had to create his own machine and software. Unis uses ground-up plastic bottles and natural rubber to create his shoe. By melting down the plastic, he is able to force the material into a thread, which allows him to create the fabric and laces he uses. From there each part of the shoe is 3D printed layer by layer with the outsole being covered in the rubber. Because Unis’ shoes are made from 100-percent recyclable material and eco-friendly, he is able to guarantee that his products won’t end up in a landfill or the ocean. Unis brands only prints when a pair of 3D printed shoes are ordered. So, you will only see a select number of pairs during Fashion Week.

Original Article: https://onwardstate.com/2020/01/30/penn-state-senior-changing-shoe-game-forever-preparing-to-debut-sustainable-line-at-new-york-fashion-week/

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Santoni 3D Shoe Uppers

R_Shoes — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 01:58:00 +0000

Santoni is displaying shoes at the international sportswear show in Munich, where the Italian company is introducing shoe upper developments. The company is focusing on its XT-Machine for sports shoe uppers. The whole shoe upper is produced by the XT knitting machine. It can provide the function of cushioning and shock absorption, and the openwork fabric improves the breathability of the upper and the ventilation of the foot. The upper is properly handled and folded, after undergoing a heat setting process, a fixing with subsequent cementing of the sole and insertion of the laces turns into a full and already completed shoe with its final shape.

An advantage offered by the technology is the possibility of developing and creating innovating uppers efficiently and quickly, reducing production time and waste. Santoni is focused on protecting its industrial property rights, and already has 12 patents relating to the technologies introduced in the XT-Machine. ISPO Munich 2020 is taking place from January 26^th to 29^th at the Messe Munchen exhibition center. It will be interesting to see if there are any other 3D printed shoes being displayed, and at 3DShoes.com we will definitely share if there are.

Original Article: https://www.knittingindustry.com/santoni-xmachine-for-3d-shoe-uppers-on-show-at-ispo/

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Clarks Shoes Footwear Brand

R_Shoes — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:36:00 +0000

Clarks footwear has been designing and producing footwear for nearly 200 years. The company has turned to British 3D printer manufacturer RPS to help shape future footwear and development. Clarks has been looking at ways they could streamline and cut the costs of producing and manufacturing their footwear. Back in 1998, Clarks invested in 3D printing technology and CAD design to create shoe sole prototypes for footwear developments. Printed with stereolithography technology, the silicon prototype would replace the usual wax model. The silicone mold is then used in the vacuum casting process to cast polyurethane prototype soles.

At least 10 outsoles can be cast from the same molding allowing multiple prototype shoe samples to be created quickly and easily. Clarks can also 3D print soles overnight or during the day to save time and costs. The company sees the benefits of using 3D printing technology in footwear development compared to traditional methods. You can create complex designs, save time and most importantly cut costs. Clarks is looking into more ways to innovate using 3D printing, investing in materials and processes to help take 3D printing into production. They will continue to collaborate with partners such as RPS, utilizing 3D printing to shape the manufacturing of the future. This is another company 3DShoes.com is going to keep its eyes on.

Original Article: https://rps.ltd/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Clarks-Shoes-and-RPS-Case-Study-2.pdf

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Liquid Printed Natives

R_Shoes — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:04:00 +0000

Being made of materials such as leather or single-use plastics, shoes are a product that definitely needs a more sustainable solution. Some companies use plastic water bottles, or renewable materials such as trees, merino wool, and recycled cardboard. Canadian company Native Shoe is creating a shoe-making process from the ground up. Cofounder Thomas Claypool states they are always looking for cutting edge and futuristic methods of manufacturing. Native Shoes has partnered with MIT’s self-assembly lab and the Emily Carr University of Art and Design to come up with a patented method of 3D printing two of its most popular designs. Calling it Liquid Printed Natives, the Vancouver-based company’s newest type of shoe seems to magically emerge from the depths of a clear gel bath.

First, the shoes are designed on a computer, then printed directly into a container carrying a reusable, water-based gel formula. The shoe material itself is liquid and viscous, but its most important element is that it can be printed without the use of any excess material. The 3D printing aspect allows for easily customizable shoes. Native is working on technology so people can take 3D scans of their feet either in stores or through an app. The data can then be directly inputted into its liquid printing program. The material used to make the liquid-printed shoes is partially made of recycled EVA, or ethylene vinyl acetate, a flexible, rubbery material also used in making of Native’s injection-molded shoes. The 3D printed shoes take a bit longer to make than the injection-molded variety, but it is much faster for the former.

Original Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90445745/these-strange-glossy-shoes-are-3d-printed-just-for-you

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