Shoes seemed like a bad example of what could be made with 3D printing. Even with advances in the current technology it would seem difficult to make something

Shoes seemed like a bad example of what could be made with 3D printing. Even with advances in the current technology it would seem difficult to make something as flexible as shoe leather. The same is true of clothing, curtains, etc. It does seem reasonable to go after Ikea: break something on your dresser or desk? Use your own fabricator to print a replacement or get one tomorrow from Kinko's (or the equivalent)