We Won the Startup Award at Riva Schuh

Solaya Wins the Startup Award at Riva Schuh — and Why Footwear Brands Are Moving to 3D Now

Solaya has been awarded the Startup Award at Riva Schuh, one of the world’s leading trade shows for footwear and accessories. While the award itself is an honor, the real validation came afterward — through 100+ in-depth conversations with global footwear brands exploring the future of product visualization.

The message was clear: traditional product photography can no longer keep up with modern eCommerce demands.

What Footwear Brands Asked Us at Riva Schuh

Across live demos and on-the-floor discussions, the same questions kept coming up:

• “Can you really capture leather textures this precisely?”
• “How fast can we implement this into our existing workflow?”
• “Can you show us how it works with our own products?”

So we did.

Using a smartphone and the Solaya app, we performed live 3-minute scans of real shoes — no studio, no special hardware. Within minutes, brands could see their products transformed into high-fidelity 3D models.

What One Scan Delivers

A single Solaya scan generates a complete, production-ready visual suite:

• Studio-grade packshots from any angle
• Interactive 3D product views customers can rotate and explore
• Contextualized lifestyle imagery for campaigns and launches
• Consistent visual quality across your entire catalog

No separate photoshoots.
No coordination delays.
One scan. Infinite outputs.

Why Footwear Brands Are Making the Move Now

Customer expectations have changed. Today’s eCommerce shoppers expect immersive, interactive product experiences, especially in categories like footwear where materials, textures, and fit matter.

At the same time, seasonal drops and faster launch cycles leave no room for slow, rigid content pipelines. Traditional photography doesn’t scale to meet these demands.

That’s why forward-thinking footwear brands are adopting AI-powered 3D technology now — not later — to:

• Accelerate seasonal launches
• Reduce content production costs
• Create reusable, future-proof digital assets
• Prepare for 3D commerce, AR, and emerging retail formats

See What Riva Schuh Brands Saw

Whether you’re launching a new collection or rethinking your content pipeline, Solaya lets you turn real products into high-fidelity digital twins in minutes.

• Try the Solaya app with your own products
• Book a personalized live demo
• See exactly how one scan can power your entire visual ecosystem