HYBRID RITUALSHYBRID RITUALS
    What's Hot

    TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

    February 1, 2023

    CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

    January 20, 2023

    TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

    January 12, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Discord Telegram
    • Innovation
      1. Wearables
      2. Mind & Body
      3. Digi / Physi
      4. Vehicle
      5. Untangled Interview
      6. Choosing Fits in 2036
      7. How-Tos
      8. View All

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023

      Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

      January 3, 2023
    • Culture
      1. First Looks
      2. Music & Art
      3. E-Sports
      4. Glimpse Livestream
      5. Events (coming soon)
      6. Gigs (coming soon)
      Featured
      Recent

      TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

      February 1, 2023

      CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

      January 20, 2023

      TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

      January 12, 2023
    • Shop
      • Brand Directory
      • Reviews
    HYBRID RITUALSHYBRID RITUALS
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Subscribe
    HYBRID RITUALSHYBRID RITUALS
    Home»Wearables»Shoes»Heron Preston Unveils Sustainable 3D Printed Shoes
    Shoes

    Heron Preston Unveils Sustainable 3D Printed Shoes

    MuznaBy MuznaOctober 5, 2021Updated:January 2, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
    Heron Preston 3D shoes
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Telegram

    HERON01 is the world’s first fully sustainable 3D slip-on printed shoe created by Heron Preston in partnership with Zellerfeld. The Heron Preston 3D shoes are fully recyclable and the first shoes to be available to the general public.

    While Heron Preston is a renowned name in avante-garde fashion, this is not the first time the designer has taken the significant risk to create something different in a market that has yet to recognize additive manufacturing as a practical idea. Previously, Heron Preston has worked with brands like Gentle Monster, Calvin Klien, and Levi’s. This time the designer has joined forces with a New York-based technology company Zellerfeld.

    What Makes Heron Preston 3D Shoes So Different?

    The fashion industry is one of the major contributors to land, air, and water pollution. While Many brands are challenging the conventional fashion practices through sustainability initiatives, Heron Preston seems to have taken it a little more seriously. Additive manufacturing or 3D printing is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to create fashion. It may not eradicate all environmental pollution, but it does reduce waste to a minimum. 

    Conventional shoe design and manufacturing can take months, while Heron Preston 3D shoes only take a couple of days. These shoes reduce waste and environmental impact on every step of the process. First, they do not require intricate supply chains to produce the shoes, eliminating chemicals, dyes, and fabric cutouts. Second, once the 3D shoes reach the end of their lifecycle, they can be recycled and turned into new materials for new designs and shoes.

    The Non-traditional Design Of The Heron Preston 3D Shoes

    The three colours of Heron Preston 3D shoes
    Image /@Heron Preston

    The shoes look something quite similar to the Heron’s (bird) claw but only upon close inspection. The surface of the shoes has a scaly texture that may remind you of scales on the bird’s feet. The slip-on design features low ankle support and a chunky sole. You won’t find any seam, glued or stitched pieces, or weak joints.

    What Does This Mean For The Footwear Industry?

    With additive manufacturing, designers can focus on the design and the functionality without any hassle that is usually a part of conventional footwear manufacturing. Heron was able to design his 3D shoes within days! Imagine the time saved. More time means more energy dedicated to innovation that can help us make fashion sustainable all while reducing waste.

    Zellerfled defined Heron as a truly inspirational designer. According to Zellerfeld CEO, Cornelius Schmitt, “3D printing will allow visionaries like him to reshape footwear for the better.”

    You can buy the Heron Preston 3D shoes on StockX where you can enter the contest to win the shoes by donating $10. The charity aims to eradicate child labor on a global scale. If you win, you will also get exclusive access to Zellerfeld’s Beta Program. You can wear the shoes as part of the beta testing program, and then trade them for reprint or update for a newer version. You will also get a free update in the future. 

    The shoes will be available on StockX on October 5, and as a limited-release version on Zellerfeld for beta testers. 

    Deena Bahri, CMO of StockX, describes the shoes as a one-of-its-kind value-driven product that can help support a notable cause: child labor.

    Have you tried 3D shoes before? How was your experience? Tell us what you would like to see a 3D shoe.

      

     

    3D shoes Heron Preston Sustainability sustainability practices
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram
    Muzna

    Related Posts

    TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

    February 1, 2023

    CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

    January 20, 2023

    Sirius Smart Ski Goggles Bring AI and AR Together For A Multidimensional Skiing Experience

    January 3, 2023

    CHOOSING FITS IN 2036: Life in FUSED Footwear

    December 15, 2022
    Latest Posts

    TCL Launches 3 New Products A New Era In Wearable Display Experiences

    February 1, 2023

    CAKE E-utility Bike Promises A Sustainable Future For Utility Vehicles

    January 20, 2023

    TrueKinetix TrueTrainer – A Robotics Indoor Cycling Trainer That Burns Fat Not Time

    January 12, 2023

    Subscribe To Updates

    Get exclusive first looks, discounts, event details + more!

    Advertisement

    @ Hybrid Rituals 2021
    By Hybrid Rituals the Agency

    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Innovation
    • Wearables
    • Mind & Body
    • Digi-Physi
    • Untangled Interview
    • Choosing Fit In 2036
    • How-Tos
    Culture
    • Music & Art
    • Events
    • GLIMPSE [livestream]
    Shop
    • Brand Directory
    • Reviews
    • Shopping Guide
    About Us
    • General Inquiries
    • About Us
    • Masthead
    • Get In Touch

    Get exclusive first looks, discounts, event details + more!

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.