Customizable, Recyclable Shoes with 3D Printed Platform | The Cool Parts Show #37

The customization that 3D printing makes possible is a natural fit for consumer goods like footwear, but the technology can also bring real sustainability benefits as well. Hilos shoes combine a custom 3D printed TPU platform with a leather upper for a luxury pair of shoes that are produced on demand and with little waste - even using less water than conventional shoe manufacturing. But the real key to these shoes is in their construction; an ancient fastening technique called string lasting holds each pair of Hilos together for as long as the wearer owns them, and then makes it simple to recycle all the parts of the shoe when they return to the manufacturer.
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[@neurojitsu]

Fantastic story. Very clever to collaborate with other shoe makers, as it funds the scaling of a 3d printed factory to everyone's benefit. I love the simplicity of the disassembly for recycling, and that it is such an old method of shoe construction.

[@henrymach]

I hate it. I happen to like the look of 3D printed stuff so I don't like it when they try to disguise it. 3D printed should look 3D printed

[@TheFrenchZarrior]

thats such a silly statement

[@jayedwin98020]

The concept is great! Although, more design should be done regarding the 'clunky' heel! It doesn't seem to fit with the sleek upper.