On this page you’ll find resources for shoemakers interesting in learning how to 3D print shoe lasts and components.
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 ...
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, ...
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
While it's becoming more common to 3D print shoe lasts, many shoemakers aren't yet aware of how easy and useful ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...