3D printing may have seemed like a gimmick in the mid-2010s, but the manufacturing technique has advanced throughout the years. Ten years after its introduction of “4D” technology, adidas is now delivering a 3D-printed sneaker in the adidas Climacool. The laced version hit shelves recently, but we finally have a new colorway of the Climacool — Glory Grey.
The pair pictured here is the laced version of the Climacool, which adds a neoprene tongue and a lacing system to the forefoot. Outside of the black details on these aforementioned additions, the 3D-printed portions of the sneaker are all done in a single grey hue. The lattice structure that spans the upper forms the Three Stripes branding on the midfoot and allows for maximum breathability when on foot.
Unlike traditional 3D printing techniques, the adidas Climacool is constructed using a “baking” process with Digital Light Synthesis to achieve the specific size they want. As mentioned before, this Glory Grey colorway marks the first time the 3D-printed model has appeared in a new colorway, as the previous laced version and the OG were done in an Off White shade.
The adidas Climacool Laced Glory Grey will release August 20, 2025, through adidas and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $160. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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