# 3D-Printed Orthotics The BASE by Wiivv Custom Shoe Insoles are Designed to Lessen Fatigue By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-insoles References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/base-wiivv-custom-3d-printed-insoles/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1145906288/base-by-wiivv-custom-3d-printed-insoles) Orthotics are associated with the elderly, but the BASE by Wiivv Custom Shoe Insoles are anything but traditional custom orthotics. The secret to the insoles is the incorporation of sophisticated technology merged with fashionable styling. BASE by Wiivv Custom Shoe Insoles are created by having users transform their [smartphone into a scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-foot-scanner); the camera takes a picture of the contours of ones foot to produce an exceptional shoe accessory. After the data has been relayed to the company, the insole is [3D-printed to perfection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld) before being shipped off. Currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formify), the BASE by Wiivv Custom Shoe Insoles help to decentralize the medial device market and enable users to design their own products at a discounted rate thanks to advanced technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Orthotics:** The incorporation of sophisticated technology allows users to create their own custom orthotics. - **Decentralized Medical Device Market:** The BASE by Wiivv Custom Shoe Insoles disrupts the traditional medical device market by enabling users to design their own products. - **3D Printing in Footwear:** The use of 3D printing technology in creating shoe insoles offers a new way to customize footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The BASE by Wiivv Custom Shoe Insoles disrupts the healthcare industry by decentralizing the creation of custom orthotics. - **Fashion / Footwear:** The incorporation of fashionable styling and personalized design in the BASE by Wiivv Custom Shoe Insoles disrupts the traditional footwear industry. - **3D Printing:** The application of 3D printing technology in creating shoe insoles represents a disruptive innovation in the 3D printing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Customizable Shoe Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodasher-insole.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Ergonomic Scan-to-Print Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [App-Customized Arm Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcustomized-arm-braces-the-brace-elbow-brace-by-nils-sorger-is-3d-printed.md)