Fashion Drops on MakerWorld: Presq and Bambu Lab Collab for New 3D Printable Shoes

Like it or not, fully 3D printed shoes are here, and here to stay. Bambu Lab’s H2D launched with printable shoes at the forefront of mind with its multi-material capabilities, and the company has taken another step (hyuk) forward with a new launch alongside LA tech firm Presq. Available from MakerWorld from today, the Presq Fig.(0) is a new twist in the evolving world of 3D printable footwear, taking it away from custom manufactories and putting it in the hands (on the feet?) of home users.

The Presq Fig.(0) design itself is a Birkenstock-like slipper with a chunky tread. Individual left and right shoes at a U.S. men’s size 10 are available to download from MakerWorld along with the recommended print profiles. You’ll also find a table showing the adjustments to make to achieve other common sizes. Described as an open source release, we’ve been informed that the CAD files for the shoes will also be available soon, giving anyone the opportunity to “adapt, remix, and build” on Fig.(0), sharing them back to the community.

It’s recommended they are printed from the soft TPE 85A filament, and the files include preconfigured support structures from PLA, taking advantage of the H2D’s ability to print two materials together. TPE 85A is tricky to print, and will require you to jump through additional hoops such as using a fresh or recently cold-pulled nozzle, and custom filament pathing that skips the filament guide tubes to reduce drag.