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Custom 3D-Printed Footwear

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Feetz Offers Personalized Shoes That Blend Sleek Design With Comfort

— March 18, 2015 — Fashion
Advances in additive manufacturing are set to change the way everyday goods are made and have inspired 3d-printed footwear brands like Feetz to change the way we look at fashion. In just a few months, the company has raised $1.25 Million to fund their unique business that offers over 7 billion custom shoes sizes for consumers.

If you've ever had trouble finding your size at the shoe store, your days of half-sizes and ill-fitting footwear are over. Feetz boasts a range of streamlined and colorful shoes that blend sporty style with comfort. The kicks may not replace your go-to high heels but are a great shoe to wear to work or on a weekend trip to the grocery store. For fans of comfort-focused shoes, these 3d-printed footwear designs are molded to one's sole and are a great alternative to orthodics and orthopedic products.
Trend Themes
1. Advances in Additive Manufacturing - The advancements in additive manufacturing have opened up new possibilities for personalized and custom-made products like 3D-printed footwear.
2. Personalized Fashion - The rise of 3D-printed footwear brands like Feetz reflects the growing demand for personalized and customized fashion items.
3. Comfort-focused Design - The emphasis on comfort in 3D-printed footwear designs provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the orthotics and orthopedic products industry.
Industry Implications
1. Additive Manufacturing - The additive manufacturing industry can explore new opportunities in the production of personalized and custom-made products like 3D-printed footwear.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can tap into the trend of personalized and customized fashion by incorporating 3D-printed footwear into their product offerings.
3. Orthotics and Orthopedic Products - The orthotics and orthopedic products industry can leverage the comfort-focused design of 3D-printed footwear to offer innovative and comfortable solutions for foot-related issues.
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