Footwear Design Summit

Shoemakers Academy joins the 2018 Footwear Design Summit

FDRA Footwear Design Summit Long Beach, California  |  Wednesday, October 24, 2018FDRA and the Footwearists are excited to announce the launch of the Footwear Design Summit—the first and only summit focused on helping development leads and shoe designers explore and understand new software, technology, trends, and […]

Cutting die for sport shoe production

Shoe Tooling for Mass Production

What tooling do I need to start shoe production? The tooling required for production varies greatly depending on the design of the shoe. A simple moccasin style shoe requires almost no tooling, just a single cutting die, but a complicated high-tech running shoe will require […]

NIKE Air Zoom Pegasus ’92

RF Welding and Compression Molding for Shoes

RF Welding and Compression Molding for Shoes Radio frequency welding (RF welding) and compression molding are widely used to make modern athletic shoes. Both processes are used to create logos, design details, and even the shoe structure. In this article, we will review how Nike™ and […]

What is a Shoe Pattern

What is a Shoe Pattern?

What is a Shoe Pattern? A shoe pattern consists of all the component parts needed to make a shoe. The pattern pieces are cut in 2D and once the pattern parts are assembled the shoe upper is lasted to set the 3D shape. You can learn […]

Learn more about to make shoes in the new book

¿Puedo empezar una empresa de calzado?

¿Puedo empezar una empresa de calzado? Te estarás preguntando ¿puedo poner en marcha una empresa de calzado? La siguiente pregunta que debes hacerte es ¿qué necesito para empezar una marca de calzado? Cuando decimos: iniciar una empresa de calzado, realmente nos referimos a una empresa […]

Use the same pattern to make a pair of shoe lasts

How to Make a Shoe Last

Can you make a shoe last at home? Yes, you can make a shoe last at home! In this article, we will review the basic techniques you can use to make a shoe last. If you have a custom shoe project in mind for yourself, […]

EVA running shoe Midsole

Shoe Materials: EVA Midsoles

Shoe Materials: EVA Midsoles EVA midsoles are the most common cushioning materials in modern sports shoes. Used to make running shoes, basketball shoes, and almost any other sports shoe, EVA is lightweight, resists compression set, forms easily, and is available in nearly every color.  EVA […]