Footwear Tooling Design Guide The Complete Guide for the Design, Development, Costing and Manufacturing of footwear tooling.

Footwear Tooling Design Guide

The Footwear Tooling Design Guide: The One Book Every Shoe Professional Needs  In the world of footwear design and manufacturing, tooling is the foundation of every great shoe. Without the right molds, dies, and production equipment, even the most innovative designs will fail to translate […]

Shoemakers Academy All Access Pass

Shoemakers Academy All Access Pass **Update**

New Course Added! Are you ready to go all in on a career in footwear?Get the Shoemakers Academy All Access Pass today. You’ll gain immediate access to a comprehensive suite of courses designed to fast-track your success in the shoe industry.  Learn from industry pros […]

Online Training Courses for Footwear Brand Builders

Online Training Courses for Footwear Brand Builders

Launch Your Brand! Launch your footwear brand with the knowledge you need to succeed! These online video courses for Footwear Brand Builders are designed for aspiring and established footwear entrepreneurs alike.  The comprehensive curriculum covers everything you need to succeed in the shoe business. Learn […]

OnDemand Training Courses for Footwear Developers

Online Training Courses for Shoe Designers

Launch Your Shoe Design Career Unlock your potential as a shoe designer with these comprehensive footwear training courses tailored for creativity and craftsmanship. From the basics in “Shoemaking for Brand Builders & Designers” to specialized modules on material selection, footwear specifications, and mastering Adobe Photoshop, […]

OnDemand Training Courses for Footwear Developers

OnDemand Training Courses for Footwear Developers

Launch Your Development Career Welcome to Shoemakers Academy OnDemand training courses for Footwear Developers. Learn the essential skills and insights seasoned developers follow to make better products.  These footwear courses are geared for aspiring developers and cover a wide range of topics you’ll want to […]

Footwear Developers Checklist

Footwear Developers Checklist

As a professional footwear developer, you play a critical role in the success of the shoes you are working on. You are not the designer or product manager, but once the shoe is passed into your hands, the outcome is your responsibility. You are responsible for […]

makes shoes at home Complete Guide to How To Make Shoes

How to Build a Sneaker 

These instructions are designed for use with the Shoemakers Academy DIY Sneaker Build Kit. You can order your kit here!   Order Your DIY Sneaker Build Kit To complete the DIY Sneaker Build Kit you will need the following few items :1. Shoe glue from […]

Private & Personal Footwear Consulting Services

Million Dollar Brand Report

Million Dollar Brand Report We love to celebrate when our clients do it right and succeed. A million dollars in sales is nothing for a Mega brand like Nike, but a huge milestone for a small brand. Wade shares their stories so you can learn […]

Shoemaking Class LA Learn to Make Classic Sneakers

Shoemaking Class LA Session

100% by Hand, No Machines!!2-Day Workshop: Sept. 21 & 22, 2024, 10 am – 4 pm. Awesome class for beginners looking to get into the shoe game.Come with a desire to learn and leave with your own shoes! Limited Seats.Book Yours Today!Where: GVCA Creative Studio,5277 […]