IAMBIC creates custom-fit footwear recognized by TIME as a Best Invention of the Year . Each pair merges biometric precision, comfort-focused design, and European craftsmanship.
Built from your smartphone 3D scan and comfort profile, each shoe is handcrafted in Portugal and ships in about 4–6 weeks. Backed by our Signature Fit Guarantee with unlimited refits.
Questions? Visit our Concierge.
New to IAMBIC? Take the Fit Guide Quiz for personalized fit guidance.
The science and craftsmanship behind IAMBIC
Your smartphone scan and comfort responses create a profile of over 20 biometric variables. A biomechanical engineer reviews each profile before artisans in Portugal craft your pair to your exact geometry.
- 12 patent-pending innovations across AI fit modeling and digital-to-physical craftsmanship
- 50,000 + scans processed across devices
- 98 % scan-to-last accuracy when captured as directed
For a technical overview from podiatry researcher Dr. Hylton Menz, read AI-tailored Footwear.
What is the IAMBIC experience?
Virtual Consultation. A guided, 10-minute process you complete at home.
- Three smartphone photos per foot on four sheets of printer paper
- Comfort profile covering workload, travel, and cushioning preference
- Handcrafted pair ships in about 4–6 weeks
Prefer a walkthrough? See How Custom-Fit Shoes Work or visit the Virtual Consultation Guide.
Is IAMBIC worth it?
IAMBIC delivers fit that feels personal and comfort that lasts. You order once, we craft to you, and every future pair evolves with your feedback and movement.
“The first time I put on my IAMBIC shoes, they just worked. I’d had foot pain for years — and this was the first relief.”
Sarah H. — Read her story
- Immediate comfort and balance
- Confidence through long days and travel
- Reduced heel slip and pressure points
- Fit that improves with wear data
Built for real schedules
- Boardroom days that run long
- Cross-terminal walks and conference weeks
- Daily commutes where posture matters
Recognition
- TIME Best Invention: Sizeless, AI-tailored fit recognized for innovation. Read the feature.
- National Science Foundation: SBIR Phase II award for AI-driven personalization. NSF award page.
- Harvard Innovation Labs: Coverage of IAMBIC’s TIME recognition. HIL note.
FAQs
How does the process work?
1 – Order MODEL T on the product page.
2 – Complete your Virtual Consultation via smartphone.
3 – We craft and ship your pair from Portugal in 4–6 weeks.
How accurate is the scan?
Millimeter-level geometry with a 98 % scan-to-last match across 50,000 + profiles.
Do I need special equipment?
No — just a smartphone and four sheets of printer paper.
What if something feels off?
You are covered by our Signature Fit Guarantee with unlimited refits.
Helpful links
IAMBIC is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat medical conditions.
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.