Vivobarefoot Sells 3D-Printed Custom Sandals in London Stores

SLS sandals built around a foot scan

Vivobarefoot has started selling the VivoBiome Tabi Gen 01, a 3D-printed sandal customized to the wearer's feet. Customers visit the brand's flagship stores in London or Bristol for a 3D foot scan, and the resulting data drives the geometry of each pair. The sandals are produced using Selective Laser Sintering, which fuses nylon powder into a single-piece upper without the tooling that conventional footwear requires.

The limited release is capped at 590 pairs. Colors are Obsidian Black and Mineral Grey. Each pair costs GBP 140. The toe-split design follows the brand's barefoot philosophy, and the outsole is engineered for traction on mixed terrain.

Co-founder Asher Clark said the project reflects a focus on both fit and material waste. Made-to-order production means Vivobarefoot does not hold finished inventory, and SLS generates scrap only from the unfused powder, much of which can be recycled for the next build. The company has said it is exploring 3D printing across more of its range as part of a longer push toward circular manufacturing.

The VivoBiome Tabi Gen 01 is not a mass-market product. The store-only model and limited run keep it exclusive for now. If the technology scales, the real test will be whether Vivobarefoot can bring scan-and-print pricing down to the level of standard retail footwear.