Japanese sportswear brand Asics launched a fully 3D printed recovery sandal earlier this month.
In terms of looks, it's a closed-toe mule-style shoe that shows off the common lattice style that has come to define printed shoes. Contrasting Asics branding separates this $250 sandal from the rest, in my opinion. It's a style Asics has toyed with before, with various printed lattices present in some of the company's shoes since 2022 – a part of the growing story of fully 3D printed footwear.
Matthew Mensley is a senior editor at All3DP with nine years covering consumer 3D printing hardware. He writes news, reviews, and buying guides with the clarity of someone who's seen enough hype cycles to know which ones to take seriously.
