Safe Sourcing Footwear in China

Safe Sourcing Footwear in China

Safe Sourcing Footwear in China Welcome to Shoemakers Academy, we provide a range of services to help people source and make shoes. In addition to teaching, writing books and creating courses, we also offer consulting and coaching services to help our clients with their shoe-related issues. […]

Alternatives to China Shoe Production Make shoes in Mexico!

Making Shoes In Mexico?

Join me, on my recent expedition to Leon, Mexico, the heart of the footwear industry. My quest was to uncover Mexico’s potential for shoe production, offering alternatives to sourcing from China where I’ve been for 25 years. I delved into the manufacturing process, attending the […]

What do I need to start painting shoes?

Custom Painting Shoes: The tools you need

What You Need to Get Started Fast Whether you aim to personalize your own kicks or dive into the world of professional shoe customization, this comprehensive guide will equip you with everything you need to kickstart your custom painting adventure. Discover the exact tools, supplies, […]

DIY Shoemaking tools you will need

Shoemaking Tools You Will Need

What you need to build the Nike Air Jordan 1 at home? Shoemaking is a complex process requiring special tools, equipment, and materials to facilitate the task. If you’re considering crafting a sophisticated shoe like the Air Jordan, plan your build in advance. Make a […]

All Star Inspection : Converse Sneaker Quality Shoe Review

Converse Sneaker Shoe Review

All Star Inspection : Converse Sneaker Shoe Review It’s Wade from the Shoemakers Academy, and we’re thrilled to have you join us in the workshop today. Our focus is on a pair of iconic Converse All Stars, inspired by a perceptive YouTube viewer who spotted a […]

DIY GIveaway

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 […]

Shoe factory tour

Gennova: Shoe Factory Tour

Hey folks, welcome to the Shoemakers Academy. I’m Wade, the shoe dog. It’s been a while since our last videos. You may have seen some short clips on Instagram and YouTube from our trip to China in November. Despite the month-long gap, we’ve been busy […]

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, […]