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Hugo, the fashion label associated with Hugo Boss, has introduced a fully 3D-printed loafer that’s capturing attention. Manufactured entirely in one piece, the loafer is produced through a collaboration with Zellerfeld, a leading innovator in 3D-printed footwear.
Unlike traditional shoe construction—where individual parts are sewn or glued together—this loafer emerges as a single, seamless product, thanks to Zellerfeld’s advanced manufacturing approach. The debut occurred recently at Paris Fashion Week, presented by the Taiwanese brand Namesake.
These shoes are not available as off-the-shelf items. Instead, each pair is custom-created to fit the individual wearer, using a precise 3D scan of the customer’s foot to ensure a perfect match. The Hugo Forward x Zeller loafer can be purchased exclusively through Zellerfeld.com, though limited promotional events at Hugo stores in Milan and Amsterdam will offer showcase opportunities.
The loafer’s sole features a crepe-like texture and comes in five color options: black, beige, red, blue, and orange. Production takes place at Zellerfeld’s Hamburg facility, utilizing recyclable materials—most likely their proprietary zellerFOAM, a flexible and durable TPU compound mentioned in product details for this collaboration. While this specific design isn’t available for home 3D printing, footwear enthusiasts equipped with an FDM printer and TPU filament can experiment with creating their own prints at home.
