Nos Ailes helps brands and creators bring custom foam footwear from concept to launch, handling design, samples, and factory coordination. Its Foam Sprint™ model uses rapid, on-demand 3D printing to test a shoe without upfront inventory, with an average launch time of 30 days. The company has worked with names including Diamond Supply Co. and Chris Brown’s Auracles, and says brands across more than five continents have launched with its support.
IAMBIC INCFounded in New York City in 2020, IAMBIC develops AI-tailored precision-fit shoes from smartphone 3D scans and has its flagship MODEL T handcrafted in Portugal. Co-founders Maeve Wang and Dr. Raza Hassan built the company around millimeter-level fit, combining computer vision, biomechanics research, and Portuguese shoemaking. The MODEL T was named a TIME Best Invention of 2023 and IAMBIC was later inducted into the Miami Shoe Museum for its custom-fit footwear innovation.NEW YORK, NY
SameDayCustomSameDayCustom is an on-demand custom apparel and merchandise printer that connects online designs with local print partners for pickup or delivery, sometimes in as little as one hour. It grew from a small East Coast mall store into a network of more than 100 store locations and vendor partners nationwide. Customers can order without minimums and receive free design assistance, while businesses and print shops can use the platform for rush fulfillment and additional local orders.BUFFALO, NY
GroovKnown for bringing custom foot support out of the clinic and into ordinary footwear, Groov creates made-to-order insoles for people seeking greater comfort during everyday activity or sport. Its ShapeSense system uses an iPhone scan to map each customer’s feet, then produces a personalized pair without a foam-box appointment; the company says its insoles are used by professional athletes and developed with input from podiatric surgeons.New York, NY
Shop BlanksShop Blanks is a clothing-manufacturing partner built for creators and emerging streetwear brands. It turns early-stage ideas into custom apparel collections with orders starting at 50 pieces, giving new labels a lower-barrier path to production. The company says it has built more than 2,000 brands.New York, NY