footwear

How the future of sneakers is digitisation: from Nike’s RTFKT to Zellerfeld’s 3D-printed shoes, innovators are pushing the boundaries

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Acquired by Nike in 2021, RTFKT marries physical sneakers with their digital counterparts, creating unique experiences that blur the line between the real and virtual worlds. RTFKT x Nike Dunk sneakers. Photo: Instagram / @rtfkt Each RTFKT sneaker is equipped with an NFC chip, allowing users to unlock exclusive digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens … Read more

Hilos to Launch On-demand Footwear Platform at Art Basel – WWD

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As Art Basel got underway in Miami on Friday, the just-unveiled Hilos Studio platform geared up to launch at the event with a new proposition and a new partnership. According to the company, the 3D printing platform allows anyone from brands to independent designers to offer on-demand shoes, and fashion house Unknown Union signed on … Read more