Major strides have been taken when it comes to athletic footwear, and the Under Armour 'Architect' Trainers are another achievement for the industry. Featuring a 3D-printed aesthetic, the Under Armour 'Architect' Trainers were created using the Autodesk Within software.
The limited-edition Under Armour 'Architect' Trainers are set to become available in limited supply (just 96 pairs) towards the latter half of March this year. Although the notion of 3D-printed footwear brings to mind ideas that the footwear might be less expensive than other styles on the market, the opposite is actually true. The Under Armour 'Architect' Trainers are set to retail for $300 USD, which is a strikingly higher price point than other styles on the market. However, others haven't been designed using the sophisticated new Autodesk software.
3D-Printed Athletic Footwear
The Under Armour 'Architect' Trainers are Limited to Just 96 Pairs
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Athletic Footwear - The trend of 3D-printed athletic footwear offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sports industry.
2. Limited-edition Footwear - The trend of limited-edition footwear presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in retail and fashion industries.
3. Advanced Design Software - The trend of using advanced design software like Autodesk creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment and Apparel - The sports equipment and apparel industry can capitalize on the trend of 3D-printed athletic footwear by incorporating innovative designs and materials.
2. Retail and Fashion - The retail and fashion industry can create disruptive innovation by leveraging the trend of limited-edition footwear and creating unique offerings.
3. Technology and Manufacturing - The technology and manufacturing industries can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by utilizing advanced design software like Autodesk to create innovative products and streamline production processes.