Sloffies - Parametric slides

"Sloffies" is an Afrikaans nickname for slides and flip-flops.

I have designed Sloffies to be parametric so anyone can customize them for their feet using the customizer on MakerWorld.
You can also download the script on GitHub and use the OpenSCAD customizer to customize them; the UI is just not as intuitive as the customizer on MakerWorld.

Where it started

I designed the slides and accompanying packaging as part of a shoe design competition.
The competition, unfortunately, didn't work out for a variety of reasons, but it was honestly a blessing in disguise.
It is my most popular design, and thanks to the 3D printing communities of Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, and Thangs, it was featured in a Hackaday article, which opened a lot of doors for me.

Parametric slides

The design was only available in select sizes required by the competition, and as requested by a few people in the community, I redesigned Sloffies to be fully parametric.
You are able to customize the strap’s width, length, and thickness and import a logo.
You are able to customize the sole's width, length, and thickness; add a patch; import a logo; and choose from five available sole patterns, which you can further customize to your liking.

Designing your own Sloffies is a really involved process.
I have included a PDF guide on MakerWorld and GitHub. I hope it will simplify the process.
I have also uploaded a YouTube playlist that takes you on a walkthrough of the various sections of the design on MakerWorld and how changing one parameter changes the design.

Open Source

I have Open sourced Sloffies, and the OpenSCAD script is available on GitHub.
You are free to remix and improve upon the design.
There are a lot of improvements that could be made, like adding arch support, a contoured footbed, etc.
I see the sole as a basis from which more shoes can be designed.

The future

I would like to learn Blender and design Sloffies with Blender, as OpenSCAD really limits what I would like to do with the design.
I would like to establish Sloffies as an international brand.
The first step would be redesigning the logo, the slides, and the packaging.
I would love to incorporate an augmented reality app that allows people to try on their slides before printing or ordering.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Jeandre Groenewald