# Durable 3D-Printed Sneakers New Balance 3D-Printed Shoes Focus on Durability By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-06-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-3d-printed-shoes References: [wired](https://www.wired.com/story/new-balance-triplecell-3d-printed-shoe/) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/) The [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner) 3D-printed shoes are the result of a partnership with Somerville, a [3D printing company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld) located in Massachusetts. The partnership created TrippleCell, which is a technology in the footbed of the shoe. The technology is created from a proprietary photopolymer, which is named Rebound Resin. The first shoe model of New Balance 3D-printed shoes will be the company's 990 sport. The pair has a price point of $185 and has a lightweight design. The company is also looking to launch two other models within a year. The shoes are created with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) which is a resistant foam that compresses with subsequent use. This was rational behind to shoes, to offer a replacement to buyers when the EVA material breaks down. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Durable 3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and printing techniques that enhance the durability of 3D-printed products. - **Customizable Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that allow consumers to personalize and customize 3D-printed footwear to their unique preferences. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate eco-friendly materials and practices into the 3D printing process to create sustainable and environmentally conscious products. ### Where This Applies - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop 3D printing technologies that enable the production of high-performance sporting goods with enhanced durability and customization options. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness 3D printing capabilities to revolutionize the footwear industry by offering personalized, durable, and sustainable shoe options. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of 3D printing technology to create products that challenge traditional manufacturing methods in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Bio-Circular Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001a.md) - [Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Progressive Timeless Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080v14.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Performance-Ready Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080-v13.md)