Adidas is about to launch a brand new 3D-printed slip-on shoe to the broader market on Might 2. The ClimaCool, which initially noticed a restricted launch final fall, shall be out there by way of the Adidas Confirmed app and choose Adidas shops in main U.S. cities for $140.
The brand new ClimaCool contains a single-piece latticed design produced utilizing Adidas’ 3D printing know-how. This know-how, sometimes used for midsoles within the firm’s 4D line, has been utilized to create a complete shoe with various densities within the sole and air flow all through the construction.
This launch attracts inspiration from Adidas’ 2002 ClimaCool mannequin, which additionally emphasised breathability. Whereas the unique model utilized mesh uppers and ventilated TPU extending from the midfoot to the shank, the brand new mannequin achieves related airflow with fewer supplies and at a diminished weight.
The upcoming ClimaCool maintains the off-white colorway from final 12 months’s restricted launch. It options outsized striping much like what will be present in Adidas’ Adizero working line.
The 3D-printed building represents an evolution in Adidas’ method to creating breathable footwear. The one-piece design permits for 360-degree air flow whereas decreasing the variety of parts wanted in conventional shoe manufacturing.
Supply: footwearnews.com
