Reebok introduces the Liquid Floatride Run, its latest 3D shoes !

Reebok unveiled its 3D printed sneakers, the Liquid Speed, back in 2016. We have been waiting patiently since then to see what will be the next steps for the American brand when it comes to additive manufacturing and 3D shoes. Reebok unveiled their new pair, Liquid Floatride Run which would be based on the same technology used two years ago; the Liquid Factory.

3D printing continues its way in the footwear market; new initiatives are emerging and companies like ECCO manufacturer have already started mass production of 3D printed sneakers. A few days after this announcement, Reebok now announces their new 3D shoes, Liquid Floatride Run. The US manufacturer has reportedly developed a 3D printing process from a liquid polyurethane material in partnership with the chemical giant BASF. The brand claims that this process allows it to reduce the weight of sneakers by 20% and offers two unique features: “liquid laces” and high adhesion.

No laces and better grip for these 3D shoes

These stretchy liquid laces would actually be printed directly on the shoe to replace the traditional laces and thus eliminate the need for them. These new types of laces would have been designed to incorporate pressure points on certain parts of the shoe so that the wearer can slip his foot easily without sacrificing the stability and maintenance.