From Laboratory to Market: 3D Printed Sneakers Enter Consumer Era

In the past ten years, 3D printing technology moved from laboratory research to more real application. Now, it is starting to change the pattern of the sports shoes industry. As a rising footwear brand, ARKKY officially launch its flagship product — AERODASH 3D Printed Sneakers, which symbolize that 3D printed sneakers really go into consumer level era.

AERODASH use ARKKY self-developed integrated 3D printing outsole and upper technology. Through parametric design and lattice structure optimization, it reach the unity of lightweight, durability and breathability. Different from traditional shoemaking process, the outsole of AERODASH is made of thousands of 3D support points, which can provide accurate zone cushioning and also keep high strength support and comfort, letting user feel stable both in daily walking and in high intensity sport.

On design side, AERODASH show the unique advantage of 3D printing. The outsole has hollow ventilation structure, so air can flow freely inside the shoe body, solving the hot and non-breathable problem of sneakers. At the same time, the high rebound material feature give back energy in every step, bringing the comfort like “walking on cloud.”

ARKKY R&D team said: “Traditional shoemaking need complex molds, and usually limit the freedom of design. But 3D printing allow us to realize creativity directly in digital model. It not only shorten the research period, but also can fast iterate based on different consumer demand.”

More important, AERODASH is not only a high performance sneaker, it also carry ARKKY’s eco-friendly idea. 3D printing process reduce a lot of material waste, and the shoe material is recyclable. This means while improving product performance, ARKKY also provide a more sustainable development direction for the industry.

With the release of AERODASH, ARKKY plan to expand more 3D printed sneakers product line, and promote more personalized customization service. In the future, consumers can get exclusive shoes design based on foot data, sport habit and even style preference.

Industry expert believe, ARKKY’s AERODASH is a very important breakthrough in the sneaker market. It not only make 3D printed sneakers walk out from laboratory into real consumer market, but also show the huge potential of digital manufacturing in fashion and sport field.

Now, ARKKY AERODASH 3D Printed Sneakers already open for sale on brand official website and appointed retail channel, bringing a new choice of comfort, eco-friendly and fashion to consumers.