Can 3D-printed sneakers be fashion's answer to a more sustainable wardrobe?


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Can 3-D printed sneakers change the footwear industry? One brand thinks so. Photo: AFP

While most of the fashion industry is turning to gaming, NFTs or new virtual worlds, Heron Preston is innovating with a different type of technology: 3D printing.

The designer has unveiled the first pairs of fully 3D-printed sneakers available to the public, opening up new perspectives on how to make shoes that are more local, ethical and eco-responsible.

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