# Knit 3D-Printed Shoes JS Shoes Manufactures with 3D Printing and Automated Knitting Machines By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-shoes References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160119-js-shoes-customizable-3d-knitted-shoes-hit-kickstarter.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/413065242/worlds-first-3d-knitted-shoes) With [3D printing on the rise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld), the art of crafting bespoke footwear is once again becoming popular—as it stands, 3D-printed footwear is no longer unheard of, yet JS Shoes is introducing something new. JS Shoes are now being introduced on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-knit-shoes), aiming to collect funding for its customizable lightweight shoes created with [3D knitting technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1). With these processes, JS Shoes is able to provide mass customization, while also lessening the production of waste. The shoe itself is made of a knitted upper piece, an outer sole and an interior cushion, a design that does away with any need for a mid-sole or stitching. Considering that many big-name sneaker brands are now producing shoes made with knit material, JS Shoes is ahead of the game for offering personalization, style and sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Footwear:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include producing customized designs that better fit the wearer's feet, enhancing durability, and improving production efficiency through automation. - **Mass Customization:** Developing technology that provides customers with greater control over their shoe designs, and offering personalized features like color, texture, and fit, are potential disruptive innovations. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the development of environmentally friendly materials, waste reduction during production, and the use of automated machines that can quickly create customized designs with minimal waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the implementation of 3D printing and automated knitting machines for faster, more efficient, and more sustainable production. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunities for disruption include the development of new materials that can provide greater flexibility, texture, and durability, as well as the use of automated machines that can quickly create customized designs. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry include the development of new footwear designs that are tailored to customers' preferences, as well as the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in production processes. ## 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) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [Robotic Knitting Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-knitting-factory.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md)