Adidas Futurecraft 3D: Will We Soon See the First 3D Printed Football Boot?
Oct 8, 2015, by Chris
Adidas yesterday unveiled what they called the future of performance footwear with the Futurecraft 3D, a "unique 3D printed midsole for running shoes which can be tailored to the cushioning needs of an individual's foot". What's this all about?
The Adidas Futurecraft 3D Concept Running Shoe is part of the 'Futurecraft series', a new initiative lead by Adidas that "places open source collaboration and craftsmanship at the heart of design" to change the production of performance footwear forever.
Adidas Futurecraft 3D Concept Running Shoe
This is the Adidas Futurecraft 3D Concept running shoe.
Designed to offer individualized support and cushioning for every foot, the Adidas Futurecraft 3D running shoe will take the running shoe standard to the next level, claims Adidas. What makes Adidas so confident that Futurecraft 3D is the running shoe revolution?
The ambition of the 3D-printed running shoe is that athletes can visit an Adidas store, running on a treadmill and instantly getting a personalized 3D-printed running shoe that perfectly fits their needs.
"Futurecraft 3D is a prototype and a statement of intent. We have used a one-of-its-kind combination of process and material in an entirely new way. Our 3D-printed midsole not only allows us to make a great running shoe, but also to use performance data to drive truly bespoke experiences, meeting the needs of any athlete," said Eric Liedtke, Executive Board Member of adidas AG, responsible for Global Brands.
But what's even more important for us is the question if there will ever be personalized football boots using Adidas Futurecraft 3D.
Will Adidas Use Futurecraft 3D For Football Boots
Adidas announced that the first running shoe is not the end of the story, but the first chapter of the Adidas Futurecraft series, which "demonstrates the brand's commitment to innovating throughout all areas of production".
Additionally, the German brand revealed that they will announce more groundbreaking designs in the coming six months. So it's well possible that Adidas will reveal a football related product made using 3D-printed technology.
In fact, Nike released the world's first 3D-printed performance sports bag ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Made exclusively for Neymar Jr., Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Nike Football Rebento duffle bag introduced a 3D printed base, inspired by the sole plates of the Nike Magista Obra and Nike Mercurial Superfly.
"Futurecraft is our sandbox. It is how we challenge ourselves every day to explore the boundaries of our craft. Driving material and process innovation, bringing the familiar into the future. Marrying the qualities of handcrafting and prototyping with the limitless potential of new manufacturing technologies. Futurecraft is stripped back – fast, raw and real – it is our approach to design," said Paul Gaudio, Creative Director, adidas.
What is certain is that 3D-printed hardware offers unprecedented levels of customization for any kind of products, including football boots.
No More Adidas: Macron Aberdeen 26-27 Third Kit Released
Aberdeen FC and Macron have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Completing the Dons' wardrobe for the campaign alongside the red home and white away strips, the design takes direct inspiration from Aberdeenshire's iconic Craigievar Castle as the world-famous pink fortress marks its 400th anniversary.
The Aberdeen 26-27 third jersey features a light pink base that recalls the castle's distinctive pink-harled walls. It is enriched by an all-over geometric pattern woven directly into the fabric using Macron's Eco 3D Knit jacquard structure. Anthracite grey covers the raglan sleeves, side panels, cuffs, and ribbed V-neck collar, highlighted with refined silver piping, while the club crest and Macron Hero are both presented in monochrome anthracite on the chest.
Bespoke details include a stylized graphic of Craigievar Castle printed inside the back of the neck, as well as the city's historic "Bon Accord" motto running along the inner silicone hem tape. Pink shorts with anthracite inserts and pink socks finish off the full uniform, which is manufactured entirely from 100% recycled polyester.
All-New Inter Milan 26-27 Champions League Kit Font Released
Inter Milan will have a dedicated name and number font for their new 2026-27 third kit in the UEFA Champions League, something rarely seen from the Nerazzurri in recent years as they have typically used the standard Serie A typography in Europe.
For Serie A, Inter use the standard league typography in Speed Yellow. In the Champions League, however, the Nerazzurri switch to a bespoke 1990s-inspired font with taller, sharper-edged lettering and numbers featuring a thin blue outline, matching the kit's grey.
Interestingly, Inter's 2026-27 home shirt uses the standard Serie A font and was worn in their first Champions League match against Real Madrid. The third kit, meanwhile, features a dedicated Champions League typeface.
Fans can choose between the Serie A and Champions League fonts when customizing the Inter Milan 2026-27 third kit on the club's official web store. This dual-font approach gives the European version a distinct retro feel.
Big thanks to What The Kit for the mockup!
Retro 1980s Aesthetic: Newcastle United 26-27 Originals Retro Collection Released
Adidas and Newcastle United have officially released their latest retro lifestyle capsule, dubbed the adidas Originals Culturewear collection. Taking heavy inspiration from the club's classic 1980s training wear, the collection was first showcased on first-team players arriving ahead of Premier League action before rolling out for Mags+ members and hitting general sale.
The range adopts a clean color palette of dark navy, white, and subtle light blue accents. A defining highlight across every piece is the use of Newcastle United's iconic circular 1980s crest—originally seen between 1983 and 1988—paired alongside the classic embroidered adidas Trefoil emblem. The capsule features a standout long-sleeve white jersey boasting a tonal jacquard pattern, a color-blocked zip-up track top, a matching navy hoodie, a chest-band graphic t-shirt, and straight-leg track pants. The lineup is completed by a matching pair of adidas Handball Spezial sneakers crafted in light blue suede with a gum sole.
Arnaut Danjuma Still Wearing Adidas F50 Adizero IV 'Battle' Remake Boots
Dutch attacker Arnaut Danjuma is proving that great boots never go out of style, as he continues to lace up in the reissued Adidas F50 Adizero IV from the 2014 World Cup Battle Pack. While most professional players frequently rotate into the newest generation speed models, Danjuma has maintained an impressive loyalty to the limited-edition retro release years after its drop.
The boot in question is the 2022 Speed Legacy Pack remake of the legendary F50 Adizero IV, which originally dominated the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on the feet of top scorers like James Rodríguez, Robin van Persie, and Thomas Müller. The reissue faithfully revived the distinctive black-and-white geometric upper pattern with metallic gold three stripes, while modernizing the underfoot tech with the lightweight Carbitex Speedframe tooling borrowed from the X Speedflow.
