This New Out of This World 3D-Printed Shoe Looks – and Feels – Like a Marshmallow
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Zellerfeld is dropping its latest 3D-printed shoe creation, this time with German rapper and artist CRO.
Dubbed the “Mars Mellow,” the shoe style truly evokes the look and feel of a marshmallow. According to Zellerfeld, the new shoe design aims to evoke lightness, comfort and intrigue in a “wearable piece of art” that draws inspiration from the concept of being “trapped in paradise,” a core theme of CRO’s creative brand “TRIP.”
First presented in Tokyo, the space-age design of the shoe “playfully symbolizes” CRO’s ongoing journey of artistic reinvention and invites everyone to join him on this next, cosmic chapter, the company said.
“This shoe is a journey—a trip into the unknown, where fashion, music, and technology collide,” CRO said in a statement. “I wanted to design something that feels like it belongs on Mars—a shoe not just for Earth but for Martians. The Mars Mellow is futuristic and bold, like something you’d wear while exploring a new planet. It’s playful and otherworldly, but still grounded in my identity as an artist. It’s more than just a sneaker—it’s a space-age statement, made for those ready to leave Earth behind.”
CRO, one of Germany’s most influential rappers, is celebrated for his signature “Raop” sound (a fusion of rap and pop) and his iconic mask. Since his 2012 breakthrough with the album Raop, the 34-year-old musician has solidified his place in the music scene, reaching millions of streams and gaining fans worldwide. His genre-blending music, visionary fashion sense, and artistic endeavors make him the perfect collaboration partner for Zellerfeld.
This release comes just months after Zellerfeld announced its plans for the future. In June, the Hamburg, Germany-based 3D-printed footwear tech company announced it has moved its platform out of beta and is now ready to fully launch what it’s calling the “YouTube of Shoes,” where nearly anyone can upload a design on Zellerfeld’s platform and get their shoes produced.
Through this new program Cornelius Schmitt, chief executive officer of Zellerfeld, emphasized that designers and brands are now able to rapidly bring new concepts to market, while consumers can access a diverse, ever-expanding range of footwear. The CEO noted that for the platform aims to “demolish traditional financial and logistical barriers” when creating footwear, allowing real-time experimentation and product refinement.
“Zellerfeld’s platform opens the door for creators to do what was once impossible—bring their wildest visions to life without the constraints of traditional manufacturing,” Schmitt added. “Collaborating with CRO on the Mars Mellow was more than just creating a shoe. It was the collision of German artistry and our revolutionary technology, creating something that pushes the very limits of design.”
The new CRO “Mars Mellow” shoe, which retails for $380, is now available to order at Zellerfeld.com.
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