--------- Update: May 8 --------

Hello everyone, here's the latest update on the contest. We have verified most of the entries. Please wait a little longer as the results will be announced soon.

--------- Update: April 14 --------

Dear all participants, after a week of deliberation, here is the latest update:

Regarding the original winners:
We have re-formed an judging panel to re-evaluate the top 10 models, and the final results are as follows:

1st place: The model was ultimately confirmed to be printed using Resin Printer, which does not comply with the rules and has been disqualified.
2nd place: We confirmed with the designer that it was primarily created using Zbrush and not a stolen design, so the qualification is retained, though the ranking may change.
3rd place: No issues found, and the qualification is retained, though the ranking may change.
4th place: Unable to print, so disqualified.
5th place: Suspected of plagiarism, so disqualified.
6th place: No issues found, and the qualification is retained, though the ranking may change.
7th place: Passed software verification, no issues found, and the qualification is retained, though the ranking may change.
8th place: No issues found, and the qualification is retained, though the ranking may change.
9th place: No issues found, and the qualification is retained, though the ranking may change.
10th place: After communicating with the designer, it was confirmed that he did not plagiarize because there are many similar styles on the market. However, in order to reduce controversy, we decided to disqualify it.

Regarding re-ranking:
The final results are expected to be announced in early May. Please grant us additional time to re-examine all models. We will conduct software re-validation and physical printing tests to rigorously verify relevant models. At that time, we will announce the detailed scoring criteria and ultimate winning rankings.

Regarding other user inquiries:

Why can some with few fans or likes still win?
This contest expended substantial time and funds on promotion, attracting many new participants. Fan counts and likes cannot determine the winner.

Why can some win without uploading a printed model photo?
We did not require uploading a printed model photo, only verification through recommended software was needed.

Why were shoes not displayed at the Creality 9th anniversary gala?
Shoes were not featured at the gala due to ranking disputes.

We respect every designer's efforts and will ensure this contest's fairness. If any other questions remain, please share your thoughts in the comments section.

--------- Update: April 4 --------

Dear all,

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your participation in the Creality Cloud Shoe Design Contest, which has come to a close. We are delighted to announce that the contest was a resounding success, and we received numerous high-quality entries.

We have, however, received a substantial amount of feedback from our users regarding some of the winning entries after the results were announced. We take your feedback seriously, and we appreciate the concerns raised by the community.

Therefore, we are committed to conducting a thorough internal review and re-evaluating each entry against the criteria to ensure that the results are fair and impartial. We will communicate the outcome of our review shortly, and we welcome any further suggestions or comments in the section below.

We value your participation and support in the Creality Cloud community, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all our future endeavors.

Thank you once again for your participation, and we look forward to your continued support.

Best regards,
The Creality Cloud Team