# 3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2024/03/12/bmw-uses-3d-printing-for-german-bobsleigh-teams-footwear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bmw-uses-3d-printing-for-german-bobsleigh-teams-footwear) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0439879EN/customised-spike-plates-from-bmw-group-3d-printing-accelerate-the-german-bobsleigh-national-team?language=en)  This bobsled footwear has been designed by the BMW Group as part of its partnership with the German Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Federatin (BSD) as a futuristic solution for the [winter sport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot) team. The footwear design harnesses the power of [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld) for the outsoles, which are accented strategically with spikes for the best-quality traction on the ice. The spikes can be adjusted according to the shoe style and size for enhanced comfort thanks to a specialized design based on track and field footwear. The [bobsled footwear design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog) is capable of being customized and manufactured on a far quicker and eco-friendly scale thanks to the aforementioned 3D-printed form. The outsoles are expected to be further refined ahead of the Winter Olympics taking place in February 2025. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Winter Sport Shoes:** Innovative outsoles produced through 3D printing technology for optimal ice traction in winter sport footwear. - **Customizable Bobsled Footwear:** Personalized design flexibility for bobsleigh shoes utilizing adjustable spikes and quick manufacturing processes. - **Eco-friendly 3D Shoe Manufacturing:** Efficient and sustainable production of winter sport footwear through eco-friendly 3D-printed outsoles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to incorporate 3D-printed outsoles for enhanced performance and customization. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Potential for sports equipment manufacturers to adopt 3D printing technology for personalized bobsled footwear production. - **Winter Sports Gear:** Innovative applications in winter sports gear manufacturing with sustainable 3D-printed outsoles for improved traction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.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) - [3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [High-Performance Carbon Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hispeed-boot.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md)