# 3D-Printed Insoles SOLS Creates Custom Orthotics with the Help of Instant Technology By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3Dprinted-insoles References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/sols-3d-printed-orthotics.php) & [sols.co](http://www.sols.co/) When it comes to proper footwear, people easily makes sacrifices in the name of style, but that might not have to be the case anymore thanks to these 3D-printed insoles. The custom-made orthotics help make this important issue more relevant and attractive to people of all ages. After all, these 3D-printed insoles do address proper gait and posture, after all. Designed by SOLS, the 3D-printed insoles hopes to bring attention to foot, back, knee and neck pain in a productive and helpful way. The New York City-based startup ensures that people can enjoy their fashionable footwear without paying a high physical price. Kegan Schouwenburg, the founder, says, "Part of what we're doing is education and part of what we're doing is transforming a product category." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Orthotics:** The use of 3D printing to create custom orthotics offers an opportunity to disrupt the traditional orthotics industry and provide tailored solutions to customers. - **Fashionable Health:** The combination of fashion and health through the use of 3D-printed insoles offers an opportunity to disrupt the traditional footwear industry by showing customers that both style and comfort can be achieved. - **Instant Customization:** The use of instant 3D printing technology to create custom orthotics allows for disruptive innovation within the healthcare industry by providing a fast and efficient way to create tailored solutions for patients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to introduce custom orthotics as a trendy and attractive add-on to their product offerings. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry has an opportunity to incorporate 3D-printing technology to provide customized orthotic solutions in a more efficient and cost-effective way. - **Technology:** The 3D printing technology industry has an opportunity to expand its market by providing healthcare-related solutions such as custom orthotics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Customizable Shoe Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodasher-insole.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md)