Local Market Shoe Materials
Picking Shoe Materials from Local Markets
In the major shoe making centers in China you will find thriving local markets for shoe materials. The local markets are store fronts large and small with ev...
A Day in the Life of a Shoe Designer
A Day in the Life of a Shoe Designer
Lucky for us there is no "normal" day for a shoe designer! The daily life of a shoe designer may be different every day! For a footwear designer every day will p...
Shoe Construction Techniques
Shoe Construction Techniques
There are many shoe construction methods from which a shoe designer can choose. Depending on the function and style of your shoe design, you have many options for connecti...
Shoe Design Books available on Amazon NOW!
Shoe Design Book Reviews:
I've read a great many shoe design books, so I would like you to see what is out there and available. I have picked a selection of shoe trade books on shoe design, manufactur...
Shoe Design: Logos for Shoes
Shoe Design: Logos for Shoes
Your new shoe design isn't complete until you have detailed the logos. A beautiful set of logos will add value, give information to your customers, or be that unique and s...
The Sneaker Factory OnLine Shoe School
Shoemaking Courses: Learn How to Make Shoes
Shoe School
Yes! You are in the right place. The Sneaker Factory offers options to suit your level. Self-paced online learning for free, supplemental books...
Nike Air Jordan 1 Design Review: Shoe Edges
Shoe Construction Review: Material Edges
No doubt Nike makes great shoes, but today we are going to take a critical look at ...
How to Design Shoes
How to Design Shoes: Drawing Technique
If you want to learn how to design shoes you must first learn the names of the basic shoe parts! Secondly, You must learn how to draw shoes. Drawing by hand o...
How to Design Shoes – Synthetic Leather
Synthetics For Shoe Designers
Whatever you call it, synthetic, synthetic leather, PU leather, pleather or just PU this material is another must have for modern sport shoes. If you want to learn how ...
Download Shoe Last for 3D Printing
Download a Sneaker Last for 3D Printing:
I've had many requests to offer a shoe last for purchase (sorry we don't have this ready yet). So, while we are working on a way to cost effectively supp...
The Shoe Design Brief
The Shoe Design Brief:
How does the shoe design process really work? Does a brilliant young shoe designer just create the new Adidas Power Boost shoe design out of thin air? Not really, our designer...
The Cost of Shoe Parts
What is the cost of shoe component parts?
When a designer draws a new shoe or a footwear product line manager starts a new line plan, it is important to have an idea of what the different shoe parts ...
Running Shoe Parts Terminology
The Running Shoe and its Parts:The Anatomy of a Shoe
Running Shoe Parts Terminology:
The Toe Tip:
Thin rubber strip from the outsole with a stitch grove to hold it on to the upper.
Rubber ...
Nike Air Jordan Imminent Shoe Review
Nike Air Jordan Imminent Shoe Review:
No doubt Nike makes great shoes, but today we are going to take a critical look at the Nike Air Jordan Imminent. Rather than review the styling from "Sneaker Fr...
How to Design Shoe Outsole Tooling Part 1
Outsole Tooling
The outsole tooling for athletic shoe is the most complicated and most expensive piece of equipment required for production. The outsole tooling for footwear comes in many different s...