Printing your own shoes is a slowly growing hobby, but it can be a bit dubious because 3D printing can be finicky and it could be dangerous. Most beginner friendly 3D shoes include slides, flip-flops, or sneakers. There are a few high heels that I have seen, but when it comes to shoe making, this is a style of shoe that is difficult to design properly and safely even in regular shoemaking. Here are some of the benefits and drawbacks of 3D printed shoes: Accurate replication of shoe parts Durable material, suitable for outdoor or indoor use Flexible to firm Orthopedic Friendly Many files available Drawbacks Flexible filament difficult to print with for beginners May need a specialized 3D printer Can be more expensive for simple style shoes (Think, A few dollars for a pair of flip-flops versus one you print yourself that have a high investment cost.) Disconnect between digital and physical models Takes a LONG time to print a shoe What you need to 3D Print Shoes An FDM pr...
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