3D Printing for Shoemakers

On this page you’ll find resources for shoemakers interesting in learning how to 3D print shoe lasts and components.

Bambu Lab H2D The Shoemaking Machine

The Shoemaking Machine has Arrived: Bambulab H2D

The Bambulab H2D is very nearly the shoemaking machine I have been waiting for for nearly a decade. With ample ...
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3DShoemaker Shoe Fit Customization and Revisions

In this 3DShoemaker post, I'm going to explain how to order fit customizations for shoes and shoe lasts on 3DShoemaker.com ...
3D Printing a Shoe Size Measuring Device Similar to Brannock

3D Printing a Shoe Size Measuring Device Similar to Brannock

I recently came across this 3D printable foot measuring device similar to a Brannock device. Seeing as I'm in to ...
Foot Orthosis Twists and Posting

Foot orthosis twists and posting

In this 3DShoemaker update, I'm going to get into forefoot and hindfoot twists and posting of foot orthoses and footbeds ...
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Cyber Clogs: 3D Printed with Variable Infills

In this 3DShoemaker post, I'm going to introduce the Cyber Clog, my second fully customizable 3D printable shoe design. I'll ...
Managing Leg Length Discrepancies with 3D Printed Shoes and Components in 3DShoemaker

Managing Leg Length Discrepancies with 3D Printed Shoes and Components

In this 3DShoemaker post, I'll show you how 3D printable models can be used to manage leg length discrepancies. I'll ...
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3D Printed Shoes: Foamy and Customizable Clogs

After a few attempts at 3D printed shoes, I've finally developed something I actually really like wearing. They are clogs, ...
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Custom Foamy 3D Printed Orthotic Insoles

In this 3DShoemaker tutorial, I'm going to show you how to 3D print foamy orthotic insoles using models from 3DShoemaker.com ...
Smart Supports for 3D Printing Orthotics and Insoles

Smart Supports for 3D Printing Orthotics

In this 3DShoemaker post, I'm going to show you a new way to 3D print flexible orthotics on FDM 3D ...
Shoe Last Joint and Hinge Hardware

Hardware for Assembling 3D Printed Shoe Lasts with Joints and Thimbles

Hardware for assembling more robust 3D printed shoe lasts is now available for purchase here on 3DShoemaker.com. In this post, ...
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3D Printing Shoemaking Patterns

Patterns are an important aspect of shoemaking. They also require considerable skill and time to create using traditional methods. But, ...
3D Printing Shoe Components: Heels, Wedges, and Platforms

3D Printing Shoe Components: Heels, Wedges, and Platforms

While it's becoming more common to 3D print shoe lasts, many shoemakers aren't yet aware of how easy and useful ...
3D Printing Shoe on Bambu Lab X1C for Sheet Sole

3D Printed Shoe with Sheet Sole

For many years now I've been wanting to try my hand at 3D printing shoes. And now that I have ...
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Best 3D Printer for Shoemakers: Bambulab VS Prusa

The following is a comparison of the tried and true Prusa 3D printers and those from their upstart rival, Bambu ...
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3D Printed Shoe Last Rail Joint Assembly

Update: Hardware for assembling the rail joint is now available for purchase here on 3DShoemaker.com. This is what I like ...
3D Printed Orthotics Tutorial

How to 3D Print Orthotics

In this 3DShoemaker tutorial, I'm going to get into how to 3D print orthotics (sometimes referred to as insoles) using ...
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How to 3D Print your own Shoe Lasts with Working Hinges

Update: Hardware for the alpha joint can now be purchased here on 3DShoemaker.com. And a new tutorial shows the assembly ...
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