Shoes that serve the feet, not the technology.
METIS is more than a shoe - it’s a new manufacturing model built for people and the planet.
A step toward a future where production is local, personal and circular by design.
The new familiar
3D printed shoes usually look like they belong in a museum, not on the street. They prioritise the process over the product.
METIS is a revolutionary model made with 3D printing, not for it. We believe it’s a technology that doesn’t need to be shouted about - it simply needs to be quietly embraced.
That’s why we stripped away the bulky, futuristic designs usually associated with this technology and instead focused on clean lines, modern style, and invisible innovation. This proved that any footwear design can be 3D printed and still look and feel familiar.
More than a shoe-shaped object
METIS is made for real people. Traditional manufacturing relies on standard sizes that fit almost no one perfectly and rigid lasts that dictate how the shoes must be made. METIS moves beyond these limitations.
With simple measurements, we can precisely adapt the shoe’s geometry to the wearer’s unique parameters - creating a wide, anatomical fit that respects natural movement. It’s a production model that honours the person first, printing the perfect pair only when it is asked for and embracing digital possibilities instead of outdated methods.
Made to be unmade
METIS delivers the classic look of a daily sneaker, but with a radically cleaner footprint. The industry standard is to fuse materials with chemical adhesives, making separation - and therefore recycling - nearly impossible.
We took a different path. Using our own EasyStitch© technology, we construct the shoe without a single drop of glue. This creates a durable bond for the wearer, yet allows for simple disassembly at the end of the lifecycle. It is a system designed for circularity.
Anatomy of METIS
A smart system that integrates seamlessly with human biomechanics, offering a precise fit for the wearer and a flexible canvas for your brand.
How METIS solves global footwear problems
Optimised design: All main parts are 3D printed. This maintains the monolithic nature of 3D-printed shoes while offering a familiar design, everyday wearability and easy customisation to fit any brand identity.
Natural Materials: Threads and laces are made from natural fibers like cotton, linen or hemp.
Circular Repairs: The modular system ensures that every pair can be easily repaired and customised.
Zero-Waste Production: Additive manufacturing eliminates material waste, while our on-demand model ensures we only produce what is actually needed.
Flexible Fit: Footwear can be custom-fitted without the need for new lasts or expensive tooling.
Simplified Assembly: The EasyStitch© system allows us to assemble the shoe with minimal tools and no adhesives or chemicals.
Local Microfactories: METIS enables production as close as 10 km to the consumer, drastically reducing the carbon footprint, shipping risks and simplifying the supply chain.
EU-Made: METIS is a 100% EU-made footwear model, which reduces reliance on overseas production and strengthens local economies.
Test how METIS works for your brand
METIS is now ready for real-world application. We invite footwear brands to test risk-free, on-demand production alongside your existing supply chain.
In a pilot, we produce and deliver one of your selected models, allowing you to measure exactly how the system performs on cost, speed, and inventory exposure. It is a fast, low-risk way to validate an alternative supply chain and inform your scaling decisions for a circular future.
METIS Key Facts
| Product type | Modular stitched footwear |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | On-demand, local microfactories within 10 to 500 km of the end customer |
| Material | TPU, cotton laces, linen thread |
| Assembly | No lasts, no adhesives, EasyStitch© technology |
| Width and length options | Standard or Customised |
| Average weight | 150 g (size 43) |
| Proven durability | 500,000 steps equivalent wear testing |
| Repairable | Yes (modular replacement) |
| Failure impact | Modular construction limits scrappage to individual components rather than full shoe. |
| Recyclable | Designed for closed-loop recycling |
| Current CO₂e footprint | 4.5 kg CO₂e per pair |
| CO₂e target | <2 kg CO₂e per pair by 2029 |
Looking for a sustainable, custom-branded manufacturing solution?
The METIS platform is now open for collaboration. We enable forward-thinking brands to use our modular architecture as the foundation for their own footwear collections.
To learn how METIS can power your next product line, leave your email below and our team will be in touch shortly.
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