Sneaker Factory Design

How to Build a Shoe Factory

What machines are needed to manufacture shoes? Today I want to introduce you to a company that makes shoemaking equipment. Elitech Footwear Technology Co., Ltd. is located in Taiwan with representative offices in Taiwan, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Turkey. Elitech Footwear Technology can help […]

Footwear Pattern Pattern Cutting: Step by Step Patterns for Footwear

Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design

Available Now! Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design Hey Shoemakers! So many of you have been asking for information on shoe lasts and pattern making. This book is for you, enjoy! Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design is now available in softcover and PDF download. […]

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What is a Shoe Last?

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Footwear Lasts Shoe Last Function and Fashion The shoe last is the starting point of every shoe design and has been called “the heart of the shoe.” The last is the center of the entire shoemaking process, in […]

Fashion Patternmaking Techniques for Accessories Antonio Donnanno

Footwear Pattern Making Books on Amazon

Shoe Patternmaking Book Reviews: I’ve read many books on shoe design and patternmaking, and I’d like to share my reviews of some currently available. Here is a selection of shoe trade books on patternmaking that you can find on Amazon.com. Fashion Patternmaking Techniques for Accessories: […]

Footwear Certificate program at Lasell University in Boston

Footwear Design and Development Certificate

Lasell University Footwear Design and Development Certificate is a 12-week professional certificate comprised of 4 courses that provide students with a comprehensive overview of the footwear industry while developing the necessary skills that lead to successful product design. Industry partners and instructors with extensive experience in design, materials, and […]

Manufacturing and Importing Your Shoes

How to get shoes made for your new shoe brand? With your designs in hand, it is now time to find a factory…right? Wrong. With your new shoe designs in hand, take some time to show them around. Let your friends and family have a look, […]

Authentic Vans Era quality inspection

Procedimientos de la inspección del calzado

CONTROL DE CALIDAD Todo el esfuerzo para elaborar calzado se pierde si no se fabrican con la calidad para cumplir los estánda­ res. Se requiere un ojo crítico en cada paso: cortado, aparado y montado. Todas las grandes marcas imponen programas de calidad muy estrictos […]

VENTA Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE CALZADO

Cómo empezar tu propia empresa de calzado

TUS ZAPATOS Y TU MARCA ¿Necesita el mundo otra marca de calzado? Hay cientos, incluso miles, de marcas de calzado actualmente. ¿Para qué crear otra? ¿Realmente deberías seguir tu sueño y comenzar tu propia compañía de calzado? La respuesta es: ¡sí, claro que deberías!. Si […]

The Ultimate step by step guide to 'how to start a shoe line'

How to start a shoe brand

How do you really start a new shoe line? Does the world need another shoe company? There are hundreds, even thousands, of shoe brands in operation. Why start a shoe brand? Should you really follow your dream to start your own shoe company? The answer […]