# Custom 3D-Printed Footwear Feetz Offers Personalized Shoes That Blend Sleek Design With Comfort By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-footwear References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/50734/feetz-3d-printed-shoes/) & [feetz.co](http://www.feetz.co/) Advances in additive manufacturing are set to change the way everyday goods are made and have inspired [3d-printed footwear brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000) like Feetz to change the way we look at fashion. In just a few months, the company has raised $1.25 Million to fund their unique business that offers over 7 billion [custom shoes sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volumental) for consumers. If you've ever had trouble finding your size at the shoe store, your days of half-sizes and ill-fitting footwear are over. Feetz boasts a range of streamlined and colorful shoes that blend sporty style with comfort. The kicks may not replace your go-to high heels but are a great shoe to wear to work or on a weekend trip to the grocery store. For fans of comfort-focused shoes, these 3d-printed footwear designs are molded to one's sole and are a great alternative to [orthodics and orthopedic products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Advances in Additive Manufacturing:** The advancements in additive manufacturing have opened up new possibilities for personalized and custom-made products like 3D-printed footwear. - **Personalized Fashion:** The rise of 3D-printed footwear brands like Feetz reflects the growing demand for personalized and customized fashion items. - **Comfort-focused Design:** The emphasis on comfort in 3D-printed footwear designs provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the orthotics and orthopedic products industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Additive Manufacturing:** The additive manufacturing industry can explore new opportunities in the production of personalized and custom-made products like 3D-printed footwear. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the trend of personalized and customized fashion by incorporating 3D-printed footwear into their product offerings. - **Orthotics and Orthopedic Products:** The orthotics and orthopedic products industry can leverage the comfort-focused design of 3D-printed footwear to offer innovative and comfortable solutions for foot-related issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [AI-Powered Shoe Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetrex.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops.md)