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Cavan Sullivan's custom Adidas cleats built with scans and 3D printing
Original: The science behind Cavan Sullivan’s custom Adidas cleats: Foot scans, algorithms and 3D printing
Cavan Sullivan, the young American soccer prodigy, is wearing custom Adidas cleats developed through foot scans, algorithms and 3D printing, according to the New York Times. The report details how Adidas uses digital mapping of a player's feet to design boots tailored to his frame, a striking example of personalized equipment for a teenager already under a big spotlight in American soccer.
Why now: Interest in Sullivan as one of the most hyped young players in US soccer makes the technology behind his gear newsworthy.
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