Performance Benefits of the Adidas Futurecraft 4D Airy Primeknit makes up the upper construction of the shoe and reduces the overall weight of the adidas Futurecraft 4D. The lattice structure of the midsole combines stability, support, and bounce making it a versatile choice for running or simply as a everyday lifestyle shoe. To perfect this, the brand took 17 years’ worth of data from runners utilising the data in to create performance zones on the midsole’s shape for a more supportive ride without losing that beloved cushioning. Incredibly, the same process occurs on the Adidas 4D. This definitely isn’t your average running shoe! To create the midsole, carbon incorporates what they call Digital Light Synthesis, a 3D Printing process that uses digital light projection, oxygen-permeable optics and programmable liquid resins and forms polymeric materials. Introduced in 2017, the adidas Futurecraft 4D remains one of the more premium footwear offerings from the German sportswear brand and one of the most futuristic shoes to date. 3D Printing Specialists ‘Carbon’ teamed up with adidas to make this vision possible. The fact that the shoe is not made up of foam, but rather uses a 3D printed midsole made up of light and oxygen makes this one of th most innovative shoes of all time. The 4D midsole is one of the most unique cushioning systems we’ve seen to date. This Adidas Futurecraft 4D Review will give you an idea on how the shoe fits, and why it’s worth giving 3D-printed ahoes a try! The Technology Behind The 3D Printed-Midsole The adidas Futurecraft 4D debuted this type of midsole with running performance as the main focus. A mass-produced 3D printed shoe that offers a mix of comfort and support like never before. But in 2017, adidas introduced a brand new midsole called the 4D. The Boost foam technology became the benchmark when it comes to foam-based cushioning. Adidas is no stranger when it comes to top-tier cushioning systems.