National Team athletes and coaches made their international debut in 3D-printed recovery footwear at the Bolzano  Diving Meeting in Italy.

[INDIANAPOLIS, IN] — July 9th, 2026 — USA Diving today announced a groundbreaking partnership naming FITASY, a pioneer in 3D printed custom-fit recovery footwear brand, as its Official Footwear Partner. The collaboration officially launched at the prestigious Bolzano  Diving Meeting in Bolzano, Italy on 3rd July, with National Team athletes and coaches wearing the 3D-printed recovery shoes—the Strides—on the pool deck during competition.

For elite aquatic athletes, fractional differences dictate who stands on the podium. While hours are spent in the water, critical warm-ups, focussed dryland training, and post-dive recovery starts on the pool deck—an environment where traditional footwear routinely fails. For example, mass-manufactured shoes get waterlogged, flip-flops lack structural support, and plastic clogs compromise performance.

FITASY solves this with its on-demand 3D printing technology. Made from a single, recyclable material, FITASY bypasses many of the limitations of traditional footwear:

• Naturally Water-Friendly: With no fabric to soak up moisture and no glue to dissolve, the FITASY Stride allows a seamless transition from the street to the poolside deck.
• Instant Airflow & Quick Drying: The open lattice structure allows water to drain instantly and air to flow freely, drying the shoe quickly and keeping the feet cool.
• Sculpted for Recovery: The design provides the cushioning and structural support needed to optimize shock absorption, reduce joint stress, and support recovery  after workouts or high-stakes competition. 

“We are thrilled to partner with FITASY,” said Lee Michaud, President of USA Diving. “FITASY shoes feature cutting-edge technology. The water-friendly shoe is perfect for wearing around the pool, and the recovery benefits are ideal for athletes at any level. This partnership will help USA Diving continue to support our divers as they strive to achieve their best performance.”

"The explosive power required to launch off a 10-meter platform puts immense stress on the foot, one of the most complex mechanical structures of the body," said Dr. Yujun Wang, CEO & Co-founder of FITASY. "We engineered our 3D-printed, triple-layered lattice design for elite athletes, but this footwear technology is equally useful for aquatic coaches, facility staff, and just about any fitness enthusiast who spends hours in wet, poolside environments. Partnering with USA Diving validates our technology at the highest level as we scale across the broader aquatics and sports club ecosystem. " 

Democratizing Custom-fit Recovery Footwear

Beyond elite sports, FITASY is disrupting the broader footwear market by democratizing access to custom-fit footwear, helping prevent common foot pathologies, reducing manufacturing waste, and eliminating mass-production overhead.

FITASY’s proprietary scan-to-print solution allows anyone using a smartphone app powered by spatial AI and advanced imaging to capture precise digital measurements to create a 3D model of their feet. This model is then transformed into the FITASY footwear: a custom-fit shoe featuring a triple-layered lattice structure engineered via digital light projection 3D printing.

Launching the Limited-Edition 'Aquatic Blue' Colorway

To commemorate the partnership and honor Team USA, FITASY has introduced a special “Aquadive" colorway of the FITASY Stride. Mirroring the colors worn by the National Team on deck in Bolzano, Italy, this exclusive edition features a gradient blue-and-white triple-layer lattice. The limited-edition colorway is coming soon with pre-orders open now exclusively at FITASY.com.

About FITASY
FITASY is transforming how footwear is designed, made, and experienced. By redefining everyday comfort and fit, FITASY's 3D-printed shoes support recovery and are built with sustainability at its core. Its smartphone-based foot-scanning app —integrating spatial AI, advanced imaging, and 3D printing— lets anyone create custom-fit shoes precisely tailored to their feet.

About USA Diving
Featuring America's best divers, USA Diving is the national governing body for the sport of diving. USA Diving offers diversified programs geared toward the broadest number of diving enthusiasts, from the novice to the world champion. USA Diving conducts approximately 25 regional and national events annually and is responsible for training and selecting teams that represent the United States at international events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cup. For additional information, visit www.usadiving.org.