# Neutral 3D-Printed Boots Ye Taps Zellerfeld to Launch a 3D-Printed Boot for YEEZY Season 9 By Kanesa D | Published 2022-10-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeezy-season-9 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/10/kanye-west-yeezy-season-9-zellerfeld-3d-printed-boot-debut) & [yeezysupply](https://www.yeezysupply.com/) Kanye West, now known as Ye, has debuted the YEEZY Season 9 collection at Paris Fashion Week. The new seasonal collection features the brand’s signature all-black colorway on a variety of silhouettes, including oversized ponchos, puffer jackets, and an innovative pair of 3D-printed boots that fans have seen the rapper sporting as a part of his daily outfit rotation. The 3D-printed boots were designed in collaboration with Brooklyn studio [Zellerfeld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld), adopting the label’s 3D-printing technology in order to produce a functional pair of custom-printed footwear. This footwear offering was also designed without the help of Ye’s long-time collaborator [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2), signifying the new pathway the artist has chosen to take when it comes to fashion. The 3D-printed YZY boots can be viewed online. Image Credit: Zellerfeld, DondaCreative ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **3d-printed Footwear:** There is an opportunity for companies to invest in 3D-printing technology for custom shoe manufacturing. - **Fashion-tech Collaborations:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with tech studios to create innovative products. - **Fashion Without Traditional Partnerships:** There is an opportunity for designers to create fashion without relying on traditional partnerships with established brands. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate 3D-printing technology to create customizable and innovative footwear. - **Technology:** Tech companies can partner with fashion brands to create unique and innovative products using 3D-printing technology. - **Design:** Designers can choose to create fashion collections without relying on traditional brand partnerships to increase their creative control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Neutral Tonal Technical Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-colorway.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Monochrome Chunky Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl01.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Sleek Footwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-1000.md)