Make & Restore Classic Air Jordan 1s

The Air Jordan sneaker was not only a game-changer for the basketball court but also for the world of fashion. The first Air Jordan was released in 1985, and it quickly became a sensation. Not only did it provide superior performance on the basketball court, but […]

Channel stitching a sneaker sole

For a DIY sneaker project, it’s a good idea to reinforce the cement bonding with outsole channel stitching. You can stitch the toe, heel, or the entire perimeter. In the shoe factory, the workers will use a purpose-built channel stitching machine. The skilled worker can […]

DIY Outsole assembly

Outsole Cementing Process

DIY outsole cementing: step-by-step process Today in the workshop, we are finishing the assembly of our sneaker test pattern. Here, we will cover the step-by-step process of preparing the outsole units and uppers for cold cementing and sole stitching. We don’t have a shoe factory […]

CLASSIC VAS STYLE SHOE LAST SHOE MAKING KIT MATCHING SNEAKER SOLE

Sneaker Lasts for DIY Shoemakers

Hormas El Arbol in León, Mexico Today is a big day at the sneaker factory workshop! The lasts arrived from León, Mexico. Our sneaker last, SNF-1, is made by Hormas El Arbol. Hormas El Arbol is one of the top last makers in Mexico. The […]