https://vimeo.com/1186360525 What a Single Shoe Factory Photo Can Tell You About Quality If you are building a footwear brand, developing a product, or sourcing a factory partner, one photo can reveal far more than most people realize. A picture from inside a shoe factory is […]

What is the best material for a running shoe? https://vimeo.com/1186363570 One of the most common questions in footwear development is simple on the surface but surprisingly difficult to answer: what is the best material for a running shoe? The truth is, there is no single […]

How to Escape the Alibaba Trap https://vimeo.com/1186358943 How to Escape the Alibaba Trap in Footwear Manufacturing For many new footwear entrepreneurs, Alibaba feels like the fastest path to getting a shoe made. It is convenient, accessible, and full of suppliers promising they can handle everything. […]

Steel vs. Aluminum Outsole Tooling https://vimeo.com/1186361799?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci If you’re developing footwear, one tooling decision can have a major impact on cost, quality, and production speed: should your mold be made from steel or aluminum? The truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. The right choice depends […]