A recent feature in WWD has put the spotlight on Syntilay, highlighting the brand’s continued push into advanced footwear design with its latest innovation - PulsePodz™, a 3D-printed recovery slide built for comfort, performance, and everyday wear.

While Syntilay is best known for its fully custom, AI-designed shoes created from detailed foot scans, PulsePodz™ are the ready-to-wear, entry point into Syntilay’s footwear ecosystem.

Instead, PulsePodz are designed as a ready-to-wear recovery slide, engineered to deliver consistent support, pressure relief, and energy return for a wide range of users.

A New Kind of Recovery Footwear

As seen in the article on recovery footwear published in the January 15th WWD, PulsePodz represent Syntilay’s expansion into smarter recovery footwear. Bringing the brand’s design intelligence and 3D-printing expertise into a product that features a cushioning layer developed for pressure reduction with each step and only possible with DLP printing. 

At the core of the slide is PulsePodz™ sole technology, a lattice-based structure featured inside pods that compress and rebound with each step. Rather than relying on traditional foam or air cushioning, the sole uses engineered geometry to manage impact forces and redistribute pressure more evenly across the foot.

The result is a recovery slide that feels responsive, supportive, and surprisingly lightweight, ideal for post-workout wear, travel days, or long periods on your feet.

How PulsePodz™ Work

The PulsePodz™ sole is designed to function like a system of micro-suspension points:

• Each pod flexes independently

• Impact is absorbed gradually rather than abruptly

• Energy is returned smoothly as the foot lifts

This design helps reduce foot fatigue and promotes a more natural walking motion, making PulsePodz especially appealing to athletes, creatives, and anyone looking for comfort beyond a basic slide.

3D Printing Meets Scalable Design

PulsePodz are produced using advanced 3D-printing methods, which allow Syntilay to fine-tune material density, flexibility, and durability at a structural level — not just on the surface.

This approach also supports:

• Reduced material waste

• No traditional molds

• On-demand manufacturing

It’s a scalable model that aligns with Syntilay’s broader commitment to modern, tech-forward footwear production, a point emphasized in the WWD/Footwear News coverage.

How PulsePodz Fit Into the Syntilay Ecosystem

PulsePodz are part of a larger footwear ecosystem at Syntilay:

• PulsePodz™ slides → ready-to-wear recovery and comfort

• Custom Syntilay shoes → AI-designed, scan-based, one-of-one footwear

This distinction matters. PulsePodz are designed for ease, speed, and everyday recovery — while Syntilay’s custom shoes remain the brand’s fully personalized offering.

What People Are Saying

Early wearers have praised PulsePodz for their unique feel — a combination of softness, rebound, and structure that stands apart from traditional slides.

Musicians, athletes, and creatives alike have described the sensation as supportive without stiffness, with noticeable comfort in the arch and heel during extended wear.

Looking Ahead

As highlighted by WWD/Footwear News, PulsePodz mark an important step in Syntilay’s growth — showing how advanced footwear technology can be applied to custom products and standardized sizing.

With PulsePodz™, Syntilay is proving that innovation doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. Sometimes, it’s about engineering the right structure — and letting every step do the talking.

FAQ's

What are PulsePodz™?

PulsePodz™ are a 3D-printed recovery slide featuring geometric pod-based cushioning designed to absorb impact and return energy.

Are PulsePodz custom-fit or scan-based?

No. PulsePodz are not custom-fit and do not use foot-scanning technology. They are a standardized, ready-to-wear recovery slide.

How are PulsePodz different from Syntilay’s custom shoes?

Syntilay’s custom shoes use AI design and detailed foot scans to create one-of-one footwear for a personalized fit. PulsePodz focus on pressure reduction via internal lattice formations under the foot that are only possible with DLP printing, ushering in a new experience in how you move.

 Who are PulsePodz designed for?

PulsePodz are ideal for athletes, travelers, creatives, and anyone seeking comfortable, supportive recovery footwear.