In 2017, Adidas introduced 'Future Craft' technology. Its idea is to use 3D printing technology to print soles to create custom tailored to everyone's needs. The further goal is to let athletes walk into an Adidas store and run on a treadmill for a few minutes to gain enough After a scan of the department and walking images, they can customize their custom-made shoes. It is a few steps away from this vision, but in January this year, the company launched its first use of 3D printing technology shoe soles. Futurecraft models. Now, the same technology has become part of the Adidas Y-3 series of high-end sports shoes, and it is also part of more footwear.
The Y-3 series designed by Yohji Yamamoto has become a part of Adidas' product catalog for more than 15 years. During that time, Yamamoto won a wide range of designers who like to push boundaries. The reputation, especially in the field of new technologies. He has been at the forefront of sports performance and style, all of these latest Y-3 shoes are collectively referred to as 'runner 4D'.
The Runner 4D features classic Adidas black and white, a seamless mix of lightweight Primeknit uppers and leather overlays. This shoe is wrapped in a stylish and practical three-rope cage, this design also mimics the iconic Adidas III Stripe sign.
Of course, the star of this show is the 3D-printed 'Future Craft' Futurecraft sole, which has caught the attention of athletic shoe collectors. The unique Y-3 version retains a unique mint green and lightweight design, not to mention 20,000 independent The unique mesh appearance of the pillars. With the stylish appearance, this should give Runner 4D an impressive impact.
The process was developed by Adidas and a Silicon Valley startup called Carbon. The company developed a process that uses a special liquid polymer resin to make 3D printed products that can be fabricated using ultraviolet light. Need shape. This process can completely change the use of 3D printing in the manufacturing industry to make it faster, more efficient, cheaper, and more reliable.
Adidas stated that it intends to release more future craft Futurecraft sneakers in 2018, but now Y-3 Runner 4D is its current project. However, the price of these shoes is not cheap because their price is 535 US dollars despite There are reports that they are more expensive in collectors.