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 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.
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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