Cornelius Schmitt

Stylish portrait photo of Zellerfeld founder and CEO Cornelius Schmitt, wearing golden sunglasses, a baseball cap and a leopard-pattern coat.

Zellerfeld Shoe Company

As the founder and CEO of Zellerfeld, Cornelius Schmitt is transforming the sneaker industry. What began with building 3D printers in his student dorm has blossomed into global partnerships with thousands of brands, including Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Moncler. Often seen on the feet of celebrities, Zellerfeld’s innovative sneakers are setting new standards in fashion and sustainability.

Videos

Video preview showing Gina Lisa Pfabe (Hubert Burda Media) in conversation with Zellerfeld founder Cornelius Schmitt on stage at the DLD Munich 2025 conference. On a screen behind them, a 3D-printed “Airmax” sneaker by Zellerfeld is displayed.

Walking in my Shoes: Defining a New Era in Footwear

The future of sneaker design and production is on display in this captivating DLD25 session with Zellerfeld founder Cornelius Schmitt, DLD founder Steffi Czerny and Gina Lisa Pfabe (Hubert Burda Media). As an…
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Events

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DLD Munich 2025

Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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