ONE Basketball Shoes
Designed a conceptual 3D-printed basketball shoe exploring sustainable footwear production.
The project proposes a monomaterial TPU structure with a polyester lining and no adhesives, enabling easier recycling while maintaining performance.
EVERY YEAR, 300 MILLION SHOES
GO TO LANDFILL IN THE US ALONE.
Each year 200,000–500,000 tons of synthetic fibers flood the oceans. Polyester is the most used fiber in clothing. If recycling is scaled up, 80% of products could use recycled materials. Circular business could be worth about 700 billion USD by 2030.Shoe
Anatomy
Study
Observations
Components bonded with adhesive.
Use of thermosetting polymers.
Multiple materials for different functions.
Sandwich structure.
Project Aim
Design for sustainability without compromising performance.
Design Strategy
Minimizing
Reducing components to limit waste through manufacturing process.
Smart Materials
Only use thermoplastic polymers for almost endeless recyclability
Technologies
Use of additive manufacturing and thermobonding to avoid off-cut waste and adhesive use.
