Shoe Spikes
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I, like Mario Batali and most school children, own a pair of crocs. Mine are lined and are great for walking the dog in cold weather.
I've often wondered why they would intentionally leave those iconic holes open on the top. These things are supposed to be keeping me warm! My guess is that they wanted me fill them with those charms they sell, thereby giving them some extra money.
Well 3D printing to the rescue! I made myself a nice set of spikes to plug those holes, and I got to keep my money.
I doubt anyone will want their own set of croc spikes, but there MAY be some interest in using the base to make derivatives. These charms are a quick print (5-10min.) What a nice thing to give to a young kid to get them excited about 3D printing. Maybe the makerbot M? or, um... a bunny rabbit? ...the bust of Colbert?
I've often wondered why they would intentionally leave those iconic holes open on the top. These things are supposed to be keeping me warm! My guess is that they wanted me fill them with those charms they sell, thereby giving them some extra money.
Well 3D printing to the rescue! I made myself a nice set of spikes to plug those holes, and I got to keep my money.
I doubt anyone will want their own set of croc spikes, but there MAY be some interest in using the base to make derivatives. These charms are a quick print (5-10min.) What a nice thing to give to a young kid to get them excited about 3D printing. Maybe the makerbot M? or, um... a bunny rabbit? ...the bust of Colbert?
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that addon makes the crocs look good the first time in their existenance!
If you put them in upside down you could have your very own pair of cruel shoes.
Now this is plug and play.
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EverydayInventors
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Jun 26, 2011
said:
If you put them in upside down you could have your very own pair of cruel shoes.
syvwlch
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Jun 21, 2011
said:
Brilliant. Almost makes me want to get a pair of crocs! :-)
duffytoler
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Jun 21, 2011
said:
Me too, feel like buying a pair of Crocs just to put these spikes in them.
br3ttb
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Jun 21, 2011
said:
thanks! yeah these lined crocs are super comfortable. they're the perfect fall/early winter shoe. you just need to deal with people pointing and laughing. ;)
that addon makes the crocs look good the first time in their existenance!