I’ve been writing about 3D Printing since 2011 when I first got to see (and use) a MakerBot. We’ve come a long way since then, and I’ve used and owned a lot of printers since the first one I built in 2012. I currently manage 9 printers at work, and have 4 I use at home for my hobby business building controllers and electronic devices.
I remember reading an interview with Adrian Bowyer (who is recognized as the originator of the RepRap project) where he said you should be able to 3D print shoes for your child, and then as your child grows (along with their feet) you could print a new pair of shoes sized-up as needed. It was a neat idea, and it stuck with me.
I was recently contacted by FitX asking if I wanted to try a pair of 3D printed shoes. I’m actually due for a new pair of shoes so I said yes, and they asked if I’d be willing to write about it.
In order to get shoes I had to scan my feet. But “scan” is a weird word to use, because I really just took two photos. I won’t share the photos here, but basically I used my mobile to take two photos. I placed my feet as shown in the two positions below with a letter-sized sheet of paper next to them.
That’s it. Two photos. I really expected a lot more. It reminded me of the magic of the Shaper Trace I’ve used in the past.
I’m actually excited to see how the fit works. I usually hate buying shoes because determining the size is a nightmare for me, and I definitely have at least two pair right now that just do not fit right and it’s annoying.
It’ll be a while before the shoes arrive, but when they do I’ll do a write-up about them.
In the meantime if are interested in getting a pair of shoes you can use the code KOL-PETE to get a $30 discount off a first pair through Dec 31st, 2026.
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