Cutting a Three.js product configurator from 16.7 MB to 2.4 MB

A developer created a sneaker configurator using Three.js that allows users to orbit the shoe, change materials, and update prices. The initial version faced a critical issue as the 16.7 MB model size caused users on mid-range Android phones in Bangladesh to abandon the experience before the first frame loaded. The author details the process of reducing the model size to 2.4 MB and addresses challenges regarding the recolouring of 3D models without destroying visual quality.