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Manufacturing Secrets
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Inside the precision engineering lab where automotive racing technology meets athletic footwear, creating shoes that perform like German engineering should.
Berlin isn't just Germany's capital—it's the epicenter of precision engineering that powers everything from Mercedes F1 cars to BMW supercars.
When we decided to base Shakarii here, it wasn't about location; it was about access to the world's most advanced materials science and manufacturing expertise.
Our engineering lab sits just 15 minutes from where BMW develops their Formula 1 components, and our suppliers work with both Porsche and Airbus. This proximity means we're not just borrowing automotive technology—we're pushing its boundaries.
Our manufacturing process was adapted from BMW's carbon fiber body panel production, but modified for the unique stress patterns of athletic footwear. The CNC machining tolerances we achieve (±0.1mm) exceed those used in luxury car manufacturing.
Every prototype undergoes rigorous stress testing protocols, because court sports generate forces that rival aerospace applications. What makes this uniquely German is the obsession with perfection that permeates every decision.
We could manufacture cheaper elsewhere, but then it wouldn't be German engineering. Each shoe represents:
- 47 individual quality checkpoints - 8 different materials sourced from 5 countries - 127 hours of total production time
When you wear Shakarii, you're not just wearing a tennis shoe—you're wearing three years of German engineering obsession.
Designed and engineered in Berlin. Built to perform.
Shakarii Team