Notes on 3D printed footwear
PrintFoot Lab is a small research notebook about 3D printed slides, sandals and shoes. We explain how they are made, how they differ from conventional foam footwear, and how lattice structures can be measured in a repeatable way. We do not rank or review brands.
Guides
- How are 3D printed slides made?
- 3D printed slides vs EVA foam slides
- Are 3D printed shoes waterproof?
Measurement methods
Simple, documented methods we use in our own notes to describe lattice footwear.
- PFL Vent Score – how open a lattice footbed is
- PFL Rebound Index – how well a lattice recovers after a load
- PFL Strut Density – how fine a lattice is
- PFL Dry-Out Time – how fast a wet slide dries