# 3D-Printed Midsole Sneakers ECCO's QUANT-U Sneakers Launched At Andreas Murkudis By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quantu References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ecco-quant-u-edition-release-date-price/) & [ca.ecco](https://ca.ecco.com/) [ECCO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby) introduced the new QUANT-U sneakers this weekend at Andreas Murkudis. The shoe label is often recognized for its [premium leather construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker) across its expansive range of goods. It is also deeply rooted in a strong sustainability perspective and manufacturers leather materials with no water, which drew in the attention of Andreas Murakudis when he paid a visit to the brand's tannery in the Netherlands. Previously the duo works together to create a premium collection for men and the latest highlights unisex designs. Notably, the [midsoles are custom 3D-printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes) using silicone materials and feature data individually to itself after going through a learning algorithm. The technically informed QUANT-U sneakers are available for purchase at Andreas Murkudis' store until April 30th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 55% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Sneakers:** The application of 3D-printing in the designing and manufacturing of sneakers. - **Data-informed Footwear:** The use of artificial intelligence algorithms to create custom data-informed midsoles. - **Sustainability in Footwear:** An increased focus on sustainable and eco-friendly materials and production processes in the footwear industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** New technologies and sustainable materials are disrupting the traditional process of creating footwear. - **3d-printing:** The use of 3D-printing is becoming more prominent in the manufacturing of various products, including footwear. - **Artificial Intelligence:** AI algorithms are being incorporated into the design and production of footwear, promoting personalized, data-driven designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Chunky Trainer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md)