Havaianas and Zellerfeld Present the Top Toe, The World's First 3D-Printed Flip-Flops
A limited launch of the new slip-on is set to take place next week.
Summary
- Havaianas has partnered with Zellerfeld for limited, 3D-printed flip-flops
- The design fuses Havaianas’ classic shape with Zellerfeld’s intricate, 3D-printed lattice structure
- The collab releases on September 25
Update: Teased last month, we now have a complete set of information regarding Havaianas’ new partnership with Zellerfeld. The two unveiled the Top Toe, the world’s first 3D-printed flip-flop, during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Now, it is set to drop in a limited run of six colorways: “Orange,” “Red,” “Blue,” “Black,” “Yellow,” and “Oat”. The “Yellow” version introduces a new color to the Zellerfeld lexicon, inviting the sunny spirit of Havaianas. Look out for the Top Toe to drop exclusively via Zellerfeld’s website and Dover Street Market Paris on September 25 at a starting price of $89 USD.
Original Story: The iconic, globally recognized flip-flop is entering a new dimension. In a groundbreaking move that bridges laid-back leisure with cutting-edge technology, Havaianas has announced its first-ever collaboration with experimental footwear brand Zellerfeld to create a limited-edition 3D-printed flip flop. This partnership is a bold statement on the future of footwear, merging Havaianas’ timeless simplicity with Zellerfeld’s revolutionary manufacturing process.
Havaianas, a brand synonymous with effortless comfort and Brazilian sunshine, is reimagined through the lens of Zellerfeld’s additive manufacturing. The result is a flip-flop that retains the classic silhouette but is visually and texturally unlike any other. The shoe’s defining feature is its intricate, open-lattice design, which is fully 3D-printed as a single, cohesive unit — from the sole to the iconic strap. The flipflop also features a textured surface as well as a curve at the forefoot for added structure. This complex structure, often impossible with traditional manufacturing, gives the flip-flop a futuristic, almost skeletal aesthetic.
The flip flops are expected to be available in a range of vibrant, Havaianas-inspired colorways, blending the brand’s joyful DNA with Zellerfeld’s high-tech aesthetic. This limited-edition drop is a testament to the fact that even the most ubiquitous and simple pieces of footwear can be transformed through technology, turning an everyday item into a highly coveted piece of design. The Havaianas x Zellerfeld collaboration are expected to launch in September.
View this post on Instagram
