‘3D printed XYZ shoe’ by earl stewart

 

 

earl stewart investigates the utilization of rapid manufacturing techniques as a means of catering to all aspects of an individual, including what is on their feet. his ‘XYZ shoe project’ uses accurate 3D scanning in order to make a personalized pair of shoes. stewart worked together with a podiatrist to understand and enhance the biomechanical performance for the wearer, improving and offering maximum comfort, stability and foot alignment. each one is designed from 3D scans of the individual’s foot to ensure the right fit. the results are then sent to a multi material 3D printer which translates the scans into a seamless object, made from a composition of different mediums that offer flexibility and support.

 

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartthe shoes are customised for the individual their form based on scans from their feet

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartflex test

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartfinal composition

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewart

the 3D printed shoe draws its aesthetic from nature

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartclose up

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartthe shoe is flexible and moulds to the wearer’s foot

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewart3D printed iterations

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartbreak down of the shoe’s assembly

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartthe technologies employed are 3D scanning and printing

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewartmerging the technological with the biological

 

 

3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewart

 

 

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