Meet IAMBIC and MODEL T
Executives spend long days on their feet. Comfort affects energy, posture, and presence. MODEL T is a made-to-fit shoe shaped to your feet with millimeter-level precision. The virtual consultation happens on your smartphone. You complete a three-image foot scan and a short comfort survey at home. Our patent-pending platform translates your data into a personal comfort profile. Master shoemakers then craft your pair.
Proven foundation
- Recognized as a TIME Best Invention of the Year
- Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation
- Built with leading footwear and biomechanics experts
Quick details: Made-to-fit. Typical delivery in about 4–6 weeks. Signature Fit Guarantee with unlimited refits.
How it works
Step 1: Purchase starts your personal fit journey
Place your order on the MODEL T page. We activate your fit flow and share a short checklist so you know what happens next. Our biomechanics-trained Concierge team is available if questions come up.
Step 2: Complete a three-image smartphone 3D scan and comfort assessment
Foot scan
Use our guided web app on your phone. Stand on 4 sheets of printer paper for scale. The app prompts three calibrated angles so length, width, volume, arch height, instep, and heel shape are captured correctly.
By the numbers
- 50,000+ foot scans processed
- 98% scan-to-last geometry match when taken as directed
- 20+ biometric variables captured per profile
- Crafted in Portugal with Italian full-grain leather
Comfort assessment
Every question has a purpose. We record what you have worn, what worked, and what did not. We note workload and travel, tricky areas such as forefoot width or heel slip, and any hot spots. We capture cushioning preference and ground feel, your shoe rotation and favorites, and the context you live in such as dress code, surfaces, climate, and socks.
Set aside 10–15 minutes in a well-lit indoor space. You only need a smartphone and 4 sheets of printer paper. For the smoothest experience, use Chrome or Safari on your phone. Read the Virtual Consultation Guide.
Step 3: We build your comfort profile and craft your pair
Our patent-pending platform combines your 3D scan with your assessment to build a precision comfort profile across 20+ biometric variables, including Sole Print wear-pattern signals. Your data runs through our AI models and is reviewed by our biomechanical engineers, with input from leading experts. Built on NASA-grade scanning and AI, your design then goes to our craft partner in Portugal. Italian full-grain leather and precision components are cut and assembled to your geometry. Quality checks confirm the build before shipment. Most orders ship in about 4–6 weeks after you complete your virtual consultation upload. Designed in New York City. Crafted in Portugal. Learn more on the MODEL T page.
Signature Fit Guarantee and support
You are covered by our Signature Fit Guarantee with unlimited refits until you are 100% satisfied. Share feedback and wear photos. We update your profile and tune your next pair. You receive status updates at each step:
- Scan received
- Comfort profile built
- Pair in craft
- Quality check
- Shipped
If you want extra support at any point, a biomechanical engineer can guide you on a video call, or you can work with our biomechanics-trained Concierge team.
Have questions? Reach our Concierge on the Contact Us page.
What you leave with
- Personal fit profile saved to your account
- Recommended last geometry and cushioning setup
- Delivery timeline and your next check-in point
- Benefits you feel daily, from long meetings to travel weeks
What you can expect
- Comfort under load across long schedules
- Posture support with geometry tuned for alignment over distance
- A fit relationship where feedback and wear photos guide updates on future pairs
FAQs
Can I complete the full consultation on my own?
Yes. The process is self-guided in our web app. If you want extra support, a biomechanical engineer can guide you on a video call, or you can work with our biomechanics-trained Concierge team.
Do I need any special equipment?
No. You only need a smartphone and 4 sheets of printer paper for scale.
How accurate is the scan?
The guided three-image method captures millimeter-level geometry when taken as directed on printer paper. We have processed 50,000+ scans and achieve a 98% scan-to-last geometry match.
What if I need adjustments?
You are covered by our Signature Fit Guarantee with unlimited refits until you are 100% satisfied. Share feedback and wear photos. We update your profile and tune your next pair.
How long does the process take?
Most orders ship in about 4–6 weeks after you complete your virtual consultation upload.
Will these look right in boardrooms and client meetings?
Yes. MODEL T is designed for executive settings, with a clean profile and luxury materials for daily professional wear.
Does the fit consider surfaces and climate?
Yes. Your assessment captures surfaces, climate, socks, and schedule so cushioning and geometry match your day.
How is my data used?
Your scan and assessment power your comfort profile. We use them to design and improve your fit. Read more on the Technology page or jump to the MODEL T details.
The most interesting thing about them being crafted just for me is how well they fit. And I hadnever even noticed that my shoes didn't fit right. My other shoes don't hurt me - they just slosharound. With these, the heels actually stay on the whole time and it fits snugly yet stillcomfortably. And I'd never experienced that before. They just stay comfortable all day.
As a runner, as an athlete, just knowing that I'm doing a good service to my body is incredible.It’s the reason that I love my IAMBIC shoes. It's that precision that makes me feel safe to walkdown the street, get on the subway, do my commute, bring my kids to school, and not feelconcerned that I'm doing it in a shoe that doesn't fit right or that doesn't feel good.
The thing that I was surprised by the most with the precision fit is that any pressure points thatI had been feeling with the shoes that I previously came in wearing were completely gone. I waswearing a shoe that wasn't too tight. It wasn't too loose. The sole fit just right. Total comfort.That's the best way to put it.
So I suffer from chronic foot pain and I believe that a lot of that has to do with wearing shoesthat actually don't fit. Whenever I wear my IAMBICs, I've noticed that I have felt less pain,which is really incredible. And they're just so comfortable. I'm not worried about the back of my heel popping out or my ankles not having enough support. Also, they're just so stylish andevery timeI wear them out in the street, I always get compliments, which never happens to me.
A shoe that may feel comfortable for a half hour walk is not a shoe that always feels comfortablefor a three and a half hour walk. So what I like about IAMBIC is, even though the snug fit isthere and it feels comfortable, it also feels substantial enough that I can walk a lot withoutgetting any discomfort. That's just something that's especially important to me and I think theshoe has really delivered that.
The first moment that I tried on my IAMBIC shoes, I noticed a difference. I have small feet. So whenever I try on shoes, I usually expect them to not fit. If they do fit, there's usually some sort of discomfort, whether that's in the toe box or too much space or at the heel. So knowing that this shoe was tailored to my foot was really meaningful. It's rare that you find a shoe like IAMBIC that truly is comfortable, but also hits the markers of style versatility.
I think we're all placed on this earth as unique individuals. None of us are really off the rack in terms of sizing. So for me to have that experience of having something made specifically for me that fit perfectly was something that was a little bit mind blowing. And once I got the shoes, I tried them on, they looked great, they felt great. And honestly, they fit like a glove.