# Futuristic 3D Printed Footwear SCRY™️ Launches the Shuttle Shadow Innovative Footwear Design By Amy Duong | Published 2021-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuttle-shadow References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/scry-shuttle-shadow-3d-printed-shoe-first-look-info) SCRY™️ launches a new footwear designed entitled the Shuttle Shadow and it is the [first 3D printed shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze) by the brand. The design centered around progressive research that perfectly fuses elements of technology, art, culture, and environment. The sneaker uses the Digital Embryo manufacturing process to create the shoe and draws data to ensure that there is no waste of resources in the craft of the footwear. This focuses on [sustainability and social consciousness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocurve) for the brand. The shoe is a [one-piece contour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spunge-osmosis) and comes in a sleek black colorway accented with strong dynamic detailing. Throughout the design, it is emblazoned by lines and perforated detailed to give the silhouette more depth and texture, drawing the focused visual to travel throughout the entire model. Image Credit: SCRY™? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Printed Footwear:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional footwear manufacturing processes by leveraging digital manufacturing techniques like 3D printing. - **Sustainable Footwear:** Opportunity to leverage a more sustainable approach to footwear design by reducing waste and prioritizing social and environmental impact. - **Data-driven Design:** Opportunity to leverage data and technology to inform the design process and create more innovative and functional footwear designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional footwear manufacturing processes and create more sustainable and innovative products through digital manufacturing techniques like 3D printing. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity to apply data-driven design and sustainability principles to other areas of fashion and apparel to create more innovative and functional products. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Opportunity to work with companies to develop more sustainable and socially conscious product design strategies that prioritize reducing waste and environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md)