Sneaker News on How 3D Printing Can Change the Future of Nike Footwear

SN delves into new innovation.

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For Super Bowl XLVIII, players from the AFC and NFC champion squads will be lacing up Nike's new and innovative Vapor Carbon Cleat that was crafted using 3D printing technology. The next-generation manufacturing process cuts the usual molding time-frame of 2-3 months to just a few hours. Nike is the first to utilize this 3D printing process on its footwear when it comes to cosmetic molding. But what could this hold for sneaker manufacturing in the future? It just may be a game-changer. With that, Sneaker News has chosen to dive into the topic of 3D printing, speaking on how it could indeed significantly shift Nike footwear. To delve into SN's argument, hit up their spot now.