Adidas Scales 3D-Printed Footwear With Global Climacool Launch
After a limited debut restricted to the Confirmed platform last September, Adidas is bringing its fully 3D-printed Climacool footwear to a global audience. Starting May 2, consumers can purchase the $140 slip-ons through the company’s mobile app or at flagship retail locations across five major U.S. cities.
The expansion marks a shift in the company’s manufacturing strategy, moving beyond the niche releases that characterized its earlier experiments. While previous models like the 2017 Futurecraft 4D utilized 3D-printing solely for cushioned midsoles, the Climacool represents a departure by constructing the entire shoe through additive manufacturing. This layer-by-layer process creates a seamless, lattice-structured design that balances breathability with structural support.
Adidas is leveraging the versatility of 3D modeling to refine its production, though the company has yet to introduce mass-market customization options for individual buyers. The retail rollout will focus on New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, with international in-store availability remaining unconfirmed. This move places Adidas at the forefront of additive manufacturing for footwear, outpacing competitors like Nike and New Balance, whose own 3D-printed efforts, such as the Air Max 1000, have remained confined to highly restricted releases.
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