Heel Worn Down? Nevermind, Just 3D Print a New One [3D Printers]

Isn’t it frustrating when a shoe part wears out, but everything else is ok? Like when the rim of your Converse cracks, but the upper looks-well, not new, but satisfactory. 3D-printing replacements could save our landfills-and wallets.

I suppose it’s like going to the cobbler to get a heel replaced-in place of tossing the shoe out completely, you are making do and mend. In Dutch shoe designer Marloes ten Bhömer ‘s case, she 3D prints replacement parts. This also ensures the shoe fits its wearer perfectly, as every measurement is additionally input to CAD and printed out in minutes.

This particular shoe, the Rapidprototypedshoe (made find it irresistible says on the tin, I guess) is manufactured from various parts which slot together, so once they’re worn out from much trampling, they are able to be replaced easily. It’s on display at the Design Museum Holon in Israel now, as element of the ” Mechanical Couture” exhibition. [ Marloes ten Bhömer via Dezeen ]

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