ASICS and LuxCreo launch ACTIBREEZE HYBRID SANDAL V2
Th 3D printed performance sandal is designed for runners during rest and recovery periods
LuxCreo, a leading end-to-end 3D printing solution company, in partnership with global sports brand ASICS, has launched the second generation ACTIBREEZE HYBRID SANDAL. This performance sandal, designed for runners during rest and recovery periods, leverages LuxCreo’s cutting-edge 3D printing technology. The sandal is the third footwear product from the successful partnership between LuxCreo and ASICS.
The ACTIBREEZE HYBRID SANDAL is a product of years of collaboration between LuxCreo and ASICS, resulting in a series of 3D-printed footwear products, including highly customized options. Prior versions have reportedly been met with overwhelming success – often selling out within minutes of launch. The previous collaborations included custom 3D printed flip-flops, launched in 2021, and the fully 3D printed ACTIBREEZE 3D SANDAL, in 2022.
The newly revamped sandal features a 3D printed elastic footbed, parametrically designed in an extra-thick lattice structure for advanced breathability and zoned comfort – making it very light. It utilizes a best-in-class 3D printed elastomer from LuxCreo, which boasts excellent energy return, and resilience, and complies with AFIRM RSL. This elastomer material has been tested for up to 1 million cycles at 2,000 newtons (4x the average body weight) with less than 3% change in shape and performance.
The sandal’s development is backed by extensive testing from the ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS), which has scanned over a million individuals’ feet and conducted over 100,000 biomechanical experiments over 30 years.
“Our collaboration with ASICS is a testament to the forward-thinking ethos that drives our companies. By bringing a consumer hybrid 3D printed footwear product to market, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and forging a partnership that thrives on innovation and excellence,” said Michael Strohecker, Co-Founder, and Chief Revenue Officer of LuxCreo. “Together, we are pushing possibilities in footwear.”
The sandals are enabled by LuxCreo’s Smart Factory Production Service – with 200 printers available globally – which provides flexible options and accelerates production by taking digital 3D printing files to produce high or low-volume, high-mix with low-volume, customized, or just-in-time products.
“Identifying the perfect collaborator for this venture was a challenging task. We sought a partner who embraced an innovative approach to 3D printed production and possessed superior hardware and material capabilities. We needed a team that could scale up production, had a wealth of experience, and was brimming with talent. LuxCreo has proven to be that partner,” said Chris Ekman, Sr. Manager of Global Product Line Footwear at ASICS.
The ACTIBREEZE HYBRID SANDALS are available for $80.
