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# 3D-Printed Ski Boots
Materialise and Tailored Fits AG are Creating Custom-Fit Sports Boots

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-06 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-boots
References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/186102/materialise-tailored-fits-ski-boot/)

As much as additive manufacturing technology has completely transformed the way footwear is made for consumers, there has been little exploration into the making of more than just [everyday shoes like sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn) and heels—Materialise and Tailored Fits AG are hoping to change this by introducing 3D-printed boots for skiers.

Together, Materialise and Tailored Fits AG are set to launch what is being called "the first end-to-end digital supply chain for custom-fit, 3D-printed ski boots."

Although there are systems in place that help to mold different kinds of winter activity boots to the shape of one's foot, these new 3D-printed ski boots have the potential to transform the entirety of a product's fit, as well as how comfortable it feels on the foot.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Custom-fit 3d-printed Sports Boots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating personalized sports boots using 3D printing technology for improved fit and comfort.
- **End-to-end Digital Supply Chain:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a fully digital supply chain for manufacturing and delivering custom-fit 3D-printed products.
- **Expanding 3D Printing in Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the application of 3D printing technology beyond everyday footwear to create specialized sports boots.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating 3D printing technology in the manufacturing process of footwear, specifically in the production of sports boots.
- **Sporting Goods Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering custom-fit 3D-printed ski boots as a premium product in sporting goods stores.
- **Additive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing 3D printing techniques and materials to enable the production of customized sports boots with superior performance.

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