The Adidas Climacool sneakers hit shelves on May 2nd (read: adidas.com) for $140/equivalent euros. They're breathable, hug your foot, and look like they were made in a superhero cloning lab.
Forget about laces and rubber soles. Adidas' new Adidas Climacool is a fully 3D-printed piece of futurism that you can wear this week. Or at least as soon as you break the piggy bank. If the world of 3D-printed shoes has left you cold so far, get your credit cards (and feet) ready. Adidas has decided to make the future yours now, not “someday.” And unlike flying cars and a colony on Mars, that future actually exists — and you can wear it to a meeting.
Adidas Climacool by Adidas sneakers - all-over print
When Adidas introduced the Climacool sneakers last year, it looked like they had borrowed technology from some alien startup incubator: a mesh structure formed by additional 3D printing, no seams, no unnecessary layers, just pure functional aesthetics. It was as if your foot was carrying its own microclimate.
Until now, these sneakers were only available in limited quantities, exclusively to members of their Confirmed app (read: only to those who knew the code and sacrificed some WiFi signals). But now, on May 2nd, it's coming Adidas Climacool in a global release for a relatively affordable $140. That's about what dinner, two cocktails, and an Uber ride home costs today.
What makes them special? To start: real are completely 3D-printed. No textile inserts, no seams to chafe your ankle. Just smooth, breathable mesh that wraps your foot like a high-tech hug. If you've ever wanted to feel like you're on a "cloud," this is exactly what you get — minus the panting.
And while Adidas hasn't revealed the exact 3D printing method they used (because secrets are cool), we do know that they have a long history of experimenting with "Continuous Liquid Interface Production" - a method where UV light turns a liquid into a solid wonder. Yep, they're basically printing shoes like they're making Terminator parts. Nice.
Of course, Adidas isn't the only one thinking about 3D printing sneakers. Nike and New Balance have already shown off their 3D exhibits — but seriously, who's actually seen one on the street? That's like saying you saw a unicorn when you really just saw a pink bike.
Adidas is now going where no other brand has gone before: mass-producing 3D-printed sneakers for everyone. Even crazier? This technology means that in the future, sneakers could be made from they adapt to your feetThe dream of people with one foot bigger than the other is finally coming true.
For now, Climacool offers an impressive balance: light as a feather, comfortable as a slipper, and durable as your favorite pair of jeans. And it looks like you stole it from a superhero.
Conclusion
If the idea of 3D-printed sneakers still sounds like something from the future — then it's time to switch your time machine to "now." Adidas Climacool are here. Your next step into the future smells like new shoes, breathes like mountain air, and looks cooler than anything you're currently wearing.
