May 2023, Puma and Porsche Design
(Porsche Design) collaborated to create a 3D
Mtrx sneakers, the soles of the sneakers use 3D printing technology. This is the first time Puma and Porsche Design use 3D printing technology to design the sole of sports shoes, which represents the trend of combining 3D printing production technology with sports shoe design and luxury brands in the future.
Porsche Design is a luxury brand of Porsche Automobile Company, while Puma is a famous sports brand. The two companies are joining forces in 2023 to launch this innovative 3D
MTRX sneakers, the purpose is to use the most advanced digital production technology and materials to create a sneaker with a sense of luxury, excellent performance and comfort.
Porsche Design has highlighted the mesh structure of the sole, inspired by the brand’s logo, and the elastic resin that composes them, which it claims promise superior performance, durability and comfort compared to foam soles.
However, Porsche Design is silent on the manufacturing process of the shoe, saying only that the 3D printed sole was “developed exclusively for Porsche Design”. We don’t know the 3D printing process used—it’s a resin process that’s often used to 3D print shoes such as those made by Carbon—Porsche simply says that “soft cushioning and fully sky stability” and very high brightness. Even though the rest of the shoe isn’t 3D printed, the carbon fiber and leather detailing on the upper is still stunning.
Cooperation between Porsche Design and Puma3D
MTRXsneakers offer the following advantages:
● Comfort: In terms of performance, Porsche Design says the sole can recover up to 83% of the “vertical energy” provided by the user with each step in the form of horizontal forward motion. 3D
The thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU) used in MTRX also provides better mechanical resilience, tear resistance and flexibility, and the company subjected the sole to more than one million compression cycles in laboratory tests.
● Durability: 3D printed mesh structure made of resilient high performance resins and materials provides higher performance and durability than comparable foam soles.
● Appearance design: adopts a simple and stylish design style, which meets the needs of modern consumers for personalized and high-quality products.
● Environmentally friendly and sustainable: Using environmentally friendly materials and 3D printing technology, it reduces waste and carbon dioxide emissions.
The sneakers are available at the Porsche Design store, Porsche Design official website and Puma’s official website for a total price of 430
Dollar. There are currently two colors available, black and white.