Bambu Lab & Presq Studio Open-Source 3D-Printed Crocs

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October 10, 2025 Applications 288

Bambu Lab and Presq Studio have open-sourced a customizable, home-3D-printable shoe, launching a monthly series to redefine footwear.

Bambu Lab has partnered with Los Angeles-based design studio Presq to open-source a 3D-printable shoe, fully producible at home. Beyond enabling extensive customization, it delivers a comfortable wearing experience and a sense of accomplishment.

This initiative aims to place creative tools into the hands of anyone with a 3D printer and an idea. Their debut release, Fig.(0), is a Crocs-style clog, marking the start of a monthly series set to redefine our perception of footwear.

The collaboration brings together Bambu Lab, known for its high-speed and user-friendly 3D printers, and Los Angeles-based design studio Presq, with "accessibility" being the core focus of their partnership. For years, renowned brands like Adidas and Nike have been producing 3D-printed footwear, creating stylish sneakers with intricate lattice-style soles. However, such products have always remained confined within corporate systems—consumers can only purchase and wear them.

Bambu Lab and Presq have chosen a completely different path: their designs follow an open-source model. This means anyone can download the design files, modify them, and print the final product. Their first offering, Fig.(0), is a slip-on shoe featuring breathable holes, made from matte TPE 85A material. This material achieves a perfect balance between flexibility and durability, offering a soft surface with anti-slip properties and exceptional comfort when worn.

Fig.(0) is available on MakerWorld, Bambu Lab's 3D model sharing platform, including pre-sliced .3mf files. The default shoe size is US men's 10, but users can easily adjust it to other sizes by scaling the model.

For further personalization, the files also include CAD designs, allowing users to add unique elements—such as custom textures, additional accessories, or performance optimizations. The design incorporates PLA support structures, which can be removed after printing to reveal a clean, ready-to-wear pair of shoes.

Fig.(0) is just the beginning: Presq will release new designs every month, each offering ample room for user customization.

The footwear industry has long been a "walled garden," firmly controlled by large corporations with substantial capital and complex supply chains. By offering free and modifiable designs, Bambu Lab and Presq are making footwear creativity accessible to a broader audience. In the future, developers will also adapt similar designs for more printers, further enhancing the accessibility of these products.