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Nike’s Air Max 1000 are almost entirely 3D-printed

Would you 3D print your shoes one day?

Debuting at ComplexCon this past weekend in Las Vegas, Nike collaborated with Zellerfeld — a company that already has expertise in 3D printing shoes — to create the Air Max 1000, but they’re not currently available to the general public. By mixing layers with varying densities and textures, the outsole on the bottom of the Air Max 1000 remains firm and supportive, while the upper parts of the shoe are more flexible and comfortable, allowing them to be slipped on and off without the need for laces. The use of 3D printing also allowed Nike to realize the Air Max 1000’s unique contoured design, which the company says would have been impossible using traditional shoe manufacturing techniques.

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