# 3D-Printed Running Shoes The Zante Generate from New Balance is Made from 3D-Printed Materials By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zante-generate References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/new-balance-3d-printed-shoe/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.com/boston-gear/?ICID=BOS16_H1_R_4439) New Balance recently announced that it will be releasing a running shoe called the 'Zante Generate' that is made from 3D-printed materials. While the company confirmed that it was experimenting with 3D printing back in November, now fans can get a better look at what the futuristic sneakers consist of. The Zante Generate is a running shoe modeled after the company's original Fresh Foam Zante design. The new sneakers will features a [3D-printed midsole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog) made from a DuraForm TPU Elastomer material created by 3D Systems and sitched together using selective laser sintering technology. Only 44 pairs of the [3D-printed shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld) will be released, with pairs available both online and at the New Balance Experience Store in Boston. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Footwear:** The use of 3D printing technology for footwear manufacturing provides opportunities for customization, personalization, and sustainability. - **Selective Laser Sintering:** The selective laser sintering technology used in manufacturing the Zante Generate creates opportunities for more efficient and cost-effective production of complex designs. - **Limited Edition Products:** Releasing limited edition products like the Zante Generate creates opportunities for exclusivity and scarcity marketing strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can leverage 3D printing technology to create customizable, high-performance athletic footwear. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The use of 3D printing and SLS technology in footwear manufacturing can improve production efficiency and enable the creation of more intricate designs. - **Retail:** Releasing limited edition products, like the Zante Generate, can create a buzz and drive foot traffic to retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner.md) - [Progressive Timeless Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080v14.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Sleek Footwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-1000.md) - [Sleek Retro-Futuristic Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-2000-abzorb.md) - [Performance-Ready Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080-v13.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Futuristic Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906f.md) - [Multi-Color Green-Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-7.md)