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DIY Project Photos from YOU

Thank You to all who participated in the December DIY Project Photo Giveaway. We have randomly drawn names (from a shoe) and the 2 winners of the FREE DIY Shoemaking Parts Super Kits are J. Sichon and G. Dickerson. Congrats to the lucky shoemakers! Here […]

Why I Don’t Launch My Own Brand…But You should!

https://vimeo.com/876734839 Hey, folks, I get asked this question a lot, which is, “Hey, Wade, you’re such an expert, and you’ve been in the business, why don’t you launch your own shoe brand?” So today I’m gonna tell you why I don’t launch my shoe brand, […]

Footwear Developers Are the Unsung Heroes of Shoemaking

Footwear Developers The Unsung Heroes of Shoemaking https://vimeo.com/876734691  Alright, it’s Wade here from Shoemakers Academy. You’re like, Hey, Wade, who are these clowns in this picture? Well, these guys are the developers of shoemaking heroes. Behind every great shoe design, there’s an immensely talented developer who […]

How To Make a Cardboard Shoe Last

How To Make A Cardboard Shoe Last https://vimeo.com/876735135 Hey folks, it’s Wade here at the Shoemaker’s Academy. It’s DIY Friday, and I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the stacked cardboard shoe last. Can I make one? The answer is yes, and I’m going […]

Essential Tips for Successful Shoe Business Travel in China

Essential Tips for Successful Shoe Business Travel in China

Essential Tips for SuccessfulShoe Business Travel in China Business travel can offer a mix of exhilarating experiences and, at times, a fair share of challenges. I’ve had the privilege of visiting various countries, including China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, over the last […]

Easy Shoemaking Course Sign-ups!

Take Your First Step Today! See Shoemaking Textbooks and Tools Check Out the Shoemaking Courses Schedule a Chat with “The Shoe Dog” Launch Your Footwear Career! Imagine having access to a footwear training program created for a retail giant with over $11 billion in sales. […]

Footwear Projects Collaboration

Footwear Collaborations When working on footwear design projects collaboration is the key. Working with your fellow designers or engineers can easily double or triple the years of experience you bring to a project. So stay in touch with your old co-workers, clients and customers. This […]

High quality shoemaking supplies

5 Star Quality Shoemaking Supplies

Quality You Can Trust! At ShoemakersAcademy.com, our commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of our shoemaking supply store. We opened our store in 2015 and have served over 18,000 customers! Backed by Your Reviews: With over 1500 Etsy sales, we have 250  5 […]