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, […]

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 […]