Tyson Gay’s Shoes Show Team Spirit

While Tyson Gay didn’t make the podium this weekend in London, he still has a chance to earn a medal on Friday’s 4×100 meter relay. And Tyson will likely turn heads with his patriotic adizero Prime SPs shoes that were personalized with an American flag-inspired design. They also feature the name Trinity, in honor of his daughter, embroidered on the tongue.

At just 3.5 ounces the adizero Prime SP promises to be lightest sprint spikes ever made, and while you can’t get Tyson’s shoes, you can get your own pair later this month.

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Sprint Spikes Developed With 3D Printing

One of the marvels of 3D printing is that it allows designers to make small modifications during the prototype stage. Even not so small changes can be accomplished as another model can be printed off.

Luc Fusaro used this technology to develop lightweight sprint shoes that are customizable for individual runners. Fusaro developed the shoes as his final master degree solo project at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, and it began with him scanning the feet of an athlete to create a digital 3D model. Continue reading Sprint Spikes Developed With 3D Printing