RESEARCH DRIVEN
Grounded in NSF-backed research and world-leading foot health expertise, we bridge cutting-edge science with artisanal craftsmanship.
AI-powered fit technology merges 3D scanning, biomechanics, and comfort to engineer shoes for lasting performance.
“Most people have fairly unique foot shapes,” says Dr. Hylton Menz, the world’s leading foot researcher, “yet shoes are designed for a hypothetical average foot.” This outdated model ignores natural variations in arch height, volume, and pressure distribution, forcing most people to compromise on comfort.
26 bones, 33 joints, and 100+ muscles that adapt with every step, age, and lifestyle shift.
Standard sizes use flat, 2D measurements that miss the 3D shape needed for true comfort.
33% get a good fit, 40% settle for tolerable, 27% live with discomfort.
Until now, true custom-fit shoes have required handmade wooden models (shoe lasts) costing $3,000 to $10,000, leaving most people with “close enough.” Poor fit drives fatigue, joint stress, and alignment issues that limit performance. Science shows the deep health impact of shoes that don’t fit.
We believe everyone deserves shoes designed for their unique body and lifestyle, not just those who can afford traditional bespoke.
Grounded in NSF-backed research and world-leading foot health expertise, we bridge cutting-edge science with artisanal craftsmanship.
Our 12 patent-pending innovations power advanced smartphone scanning, transforming raw data into your perfect fit.
Leveraging our Sole Print™ technology, we refine each pair using insights from thousands of biomechanical data points for unparalleled fit and performance.
We bring aerospace-level engineering to footwear. Our smartphone scanning foundation is NASA-grade, tested and validated against the same technology used on the International Space Station.
Captures detail down to 0.05 mm, mapping fine lines, contours, and pressure zones.
Benchmarked against mission-critical engineering standards.
Designs for your unique movement and structure, never a generic mold.
From aerospace-grade scanning to AI-driven engineering, every layer of our stack is built for precision fit and lasting performance.
Captures 20+ dimensions per foot (e.g., ball girth, heel diagonal).
Merges fit preferences (e.g., cushioning, snugness) with footwear history (e.g., past pain points, injuries).
Creates a personalized fit blueprint that goes beyond raw dimensions.
Proprietary AI trained on 50,000+ U.S. foot scans and biomechanical datasets.
Predicts support curves, cushioning zones, and flexibility with 2 mm accuracy.
Builds a custom digital last and sole architecture from your data.
Your digital last is translated into built-to-order shoes in Portugal.
Sole Print™ mapping tracks real-world wear patterns anticipating long-term wear patterns.
Feedback data provided to AI to refine future pairs, creating a fit that evolves with you over time.
Triple-layered construction has a carbon-infused base for grip, durable mid-layer for durability and absorption, adaptive top layer for contouring.
Wear bars with tread indicators and data-driven patterns refine alignment and future designs without the need for sensors.
Monocoque chassis custom-molded from your scan for structure and containment.
Precision fit heel locks your foot’s anchor point, minimizing slippage and maximizing motion transfer.
Advanced foams for energy return and impact absorption, paired with reinforced components for lightweight strength.
Full-grain Italian leathers that are responsibly sourced, breathable, and naturally molding, with made-to-order manufacturing to reduce waste.
Fit is never static.
Every step, mile, and year
changes how your feet move.
The Precision Fit Program keeps your footwear
adapting, improving alignment,
extending comfort, and optimizing performance year after year.
The Precision Fit Program keeps your
footwear adapting, improving
alignment, extending comfort, and
optimizing performance
year after year.
Your scan and preferences shape your first bespoke pair.
Our triple layer sole records wear patterns, step count, and mileage.
Sole Print™ images and data are reviewed by biomechanics trained specialists.
AI refines cushioning, structure, and fit for each future pair.
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.