3D-printed shoe company aims to inspire young designers
20/08/2015
Feetz says it gives customers “the power” by asking them to upload pictures of their feet via an app. They then choose the design of casual (gel-based) shoe and a 3D printer matches their biometrics, including the insole measurement. Prices range from $150 to $250.
“Customisation is the future of the footwear industry - I dream of designing a shoe one day that responds and adapts to an individual’s physiology, movement and environment,” said Pensole founder D’Wayne Edwards.
“To be able to manipulate the colour of a shoe based on what the consumer is wearing or where they are when they wear them... this kind of adaptable technology is not yet available but I believe it’s on its way to becoming a reality.”
Mr Edwards founded the academy to give young designers a tuition-free opportunity to learn the footwear design process.
Feetz founder Lucy Beard added: “I love being able to inspire the next generation of designers to think outside of traditional methods and create futuristic footwear that can impact not only the industry but the world.”
Credit: Pensole/Feetz
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