Nike has unveiled the second-generation 3D-printed sneaker, the Air Max 1000.2, priced at $179 and available via the Snkrs app from May 7. The shoe retains the classic silhouette of the 1987 Air Max 1 in an all-black design, manufactured in collaboration with 3D-printing footwear specialist Zellerfeld. Compared to traditional shoemaking, the new model significantly reduces material waste and assembly time during the 3D printing process. Key upgrades include optimized outsole geometry and tread patterns for improved printing efficiency without sacrificing comfort. Features like the wavy upper texture, laceless structure, and embedded Nike logo are retained. This launch marks a major step for Nike in scaling 3D-printed footwear production and reflects intensifying competition in the spring 2026 3D-printed shoe market—with Adidas, Alexander Wang, and Vivobarefoot also releasing new products. For the metal 3D printing industry, Nike's continued iteration of 3D-printed consumer goods validates the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of additive manufacturing for end-use production, offering a reference for cross-sector applications of metal powders in consumer electronics and sports equipment.