anatomy of a running shoe

Shoe Parts Diagram

The Anatomy of a shoe: What parts make up the sneaker? Every student of shoe design should know the correct names for shoe parts.Here is a shoe parts diagram showing you the standard names for shoe parts. What is an eyestay, outsole, or vamp? Here is […]

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How to Start a Shoe Business Without Money

It is not an easy task to start a shoe business. You will need lots of determination and energy. Will you need lots of money? Not necessarily. Start a shoe business You can start a shoe company without much money. A successful brand will need a unique feature […]

Cómo convertirse en un diseñador de calzado: 10 pasos

Cómo convertirte en un diseñador de calzado: 10 pasos ¿Quieres aprender cómo convertirte en un diseñador de calzado para Nike, Adidas o Vans?  ¡Puedes hacerlo! Estos son los 10 pasos para convertirte en un diseñador de calzado. Aprende a dibujar… 1. Aprende a dibujar… zapatos, […]

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How Much Does it Cost to Make A Big Baller Brand ZO2 Prime Sneaker?

Is Lonzo Ball’s $495 Sneaker worth it? The upstart shoe company Big Baller Brand™ is making a big splash with its release of Lonzo Ball’s sneaker. The ZO2 Prime signature basketball shoe is priced at $495.00. Meanwhile, the company’s founder, LaVar Ball, has become a controversial figure […]

How to be a shoe designer

Shoe Designer Interview : Franck Boistel

Shoe Designer Interview: Franck Boistel Do you want to hear how a top gun professional shoe designer got his start? I sat down with my good friend Franck Boistel to talk about his work and to get his advice for young shoe designers looking to get […]

How to Start your Own Shoe Company Book

How to Start Your Own Shoe Company in Print!

Do you dream about creating a shoe brand and starting a company? How to Start Your Own Shoe Company was written for you! You will follow the complete design, development, delivery, and retail marketing of two very different start-up shoe companies. Each company has its own style of shoes and business […]

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Financial Modeling for Your New Shoe Company

Financial Modeling For your Shoe Company: Before you send any orders to the shoe factory you need to build your financial models. Financial modeling and cost accounting are important calculations to show if you will make any money! This may sound complicated, but once you have a basic understanding it’s […]

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Planning Your Shoe Manufacturing Business

When to launch your shoes into the market All your work getting your shoes designed and built is at risk if your market timing is wrong. You need to make sure your winter boots arrive in time for the winter selling season. Make sure to […]

Creating Your Footwear Company

Creating Your Shoe Company

When should you legally create your company? You need to be legally creating your shoe company at the time when you hire people to provide services and start spending money. Up until this point your shoe brand is just an idea on paper. While it may […]