Sportswear manufacturerASIChas dropped its first piece of 3D printed footwear, the new ACTIBREEZE™ 3D SANDAL.
Dubbed the ‘world’s coolest super sandals’, the slides also mark the firm’s debut into the After Performance space, as they’re designed to aid recovering athletes after an intense period of exercise.
They’re defined by their 3D printing-enabled open lattice structure that allows for a high level of airflow for excellent cooling and breathability. According to Asics’ own data, the design is able to keep the temperature and humidity levels of the wearer’s feet lower than any other recovery sandals currently available.
产品管理总经理，ASICS跑步鞋的总经理AJ Andrassy说：“我们拥有超级鞋和超级尖峰。现在该是超级凉鞋的时候了。ActiBreeze™3D凉鞋代表了我们的信念，即运动鞋类中的创新不仅限于运动员在比赛或训练时穿什么。通过我们的新表现承诺，我们希望继续探索新的方式，我们可以进一步优化赛场后的恢复和放松身心的运动员。”
The market for 3D printed footwear
加上制造的鞋类部门是一个新的鞋类，但它在那里并且正在增长。在成本和性能方面，利用3D打印为鞋子带来了很多好处。除了使原型制作快速，灵活外，3D打印还可以实现复杂的晶格状结构，否则无法制造，为定制的轻巧拟合铺平了道路，为弹性和速度而设计。
最近的发布之一来自时装设计师Heron Prestonand footwear 3D printing start-upZellerfeld, who released a new version of theirco-designed 3D printed HERON01 sneaker这个月。这款运动鞋名称为0.81，现在具有改进的衣领形状和更宽敞的脚趾盒。
在其他地方，德国设计师和建筑师斯蒂芬·亨里希（Stephan Henrich）最近采取了抽象路线并打印了unique shoe based on the feet of mythical creatures. Designed specifically for printing on aSintratec SLS S2系统，类似爪状的鞋子将使佩戴者能够在Bigfoot等生物的脚步中行走。
The ACTIBREEZE™ 3D SANDAL
在ASICS办事处，没有过度工程的事情。3D打印鞋类场景中的最新挑战者采用了许多特殊的设计注意事项，显然使其成为同类的顶级。
The ACTIBREEZE 3D SANDAL comes equipped with an extra wide base to provide both structural stability and cushioning for comfort. Additionally, the parametrically designed geometric structure is purpose-built for maximum foot protection, all while minimizing weight by way of material used. It can also morph easily under load to conform to the wearer’s foot but doesn’t sacrifice support. Asics believes that all of these features synergize to provide an optimal recovery experience.
ASICS体育科学研究所（ISS）的首席研究员Genki Hatano说：“这种凉鞋与我们以前创造的任何东西都不同。这种方法的成功实施也使我们更接近一个令人兴奋的未来，在该未来中，鞋子可以自由变形，以完全适合每个运动员的概况。”
Actibreeze 3D凉鞋本月在俄勒冈22号世界田径锦标赛上首次亮相，奥运会运动员Valarie Allman，Eiki Takahashi和Mohamed Katir穿着。The slides are available now for a retail price of $80.
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Featured image shows the ASICS ACTIBREEZE 3D SANDAL. Photo via ASICS.
