# Carbon Fiber Shoes Silvia Fado Combines Fashion and Technology in This 3D-Printed Shoe By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-shoe-carbon-fiber References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/first-3d-printed-shoe-made-carbon-fiber/) & [silviafado](http://www.silviafado.com/carbonalise/uhu7y7c3kt2e3o5i1u4rgi2c6v7tk1) Taking a step towards the future of fashion, the world has finally seen the first 3D-printed shoe made with carbon fiber. [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3) is still relatively new and now it's seeing many new developments -- the fashion world in particular is beginning to embrace the countless possibilities it can bring. Fashion and footwear designer Silvia Fado is moving the culture forward with her [3D designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog). Partnering with 3D printing company, HXX, Silvia first showed her prototype during Fashion Festival in Spain. The 3D-printed shoes themselves feature angular heels and a metal base in the back of the shoe, giving it a modern look that also benefits from the strong, durable and lightweight properties of carbon fiber. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing in Fashion:** The use of 3D printing technology in the fashion industry is opening up new possibilities for designers to create innovative and unique products. - **Carbon Fiber Technology:** The incorporation of carbon fiber into products, such as shoes, is disrupting traditional materials and offering enhanced strength, durability, and lightweight properties. - **Fashion-tech Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion designers and technology companies are resulting in the creation of cutting-edge products that combine style, functionality, and advanced manufacturing techniques. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore using 3D printing technology to create customizable and futuristic designs that appeal to a tech-savvy consumer base. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can leverage carbon fiber technology to produce lightweight and high-performance shoes that offer improved comfort and longevity. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can continue to innovate and refine its technology in order to meet the growing demand for customized and intricate designs in the fashion and footwear sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.md) - [3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops.md)