Nike Inflict 4 3D Tech Breakdown + Visualization Study

I created this breakdown as a 3D build guide to translate a real shoe into a clean, production ready digital asset. Footwear is complex, and the details that make a shoe feel believable live in the construction, material choices, and how the parts are assembled. Before I start modeling, I deconstruct the product into clear components to lock in part separation, material intent, and scale, so my decisions in 3D are grounded in the physical design. It is a different way for me to approach a project, helping me think like both a builder and a designer as I move from blockout to surfacing and visualization, including experimenting with AI driven visualization alongside real time rendering.

These are the 3D scans I built in Reality Capture. I did not use them for retopology, but they were key for scale and reference during my initial blockout. For a cleaner final model, I build on top of a 3D last and adjust the topline as I go so the opening reads more accurately as the shoe takes shape.

Wireframes

Quick pass in substance painter

USDz + AR test
While working on the Jordan Brand team

Unreal Engine 5.7 Render

AI Colorway and Design Exploration. I wanted to see what the shoe would look like for different universities. I also wanted to see it in a flyknit mesh (Yes, I'm aware Oregon Ducks no longer has a wrestling team but the colorway is so dope)

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