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 […]
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 […]
How to Grade Shoe Patterns In the footwear manufacturing process, the sample size shoe pattern is always confirmed first. Afterward, the pattern master will make the pattern pieces for all the remaining shoe sizes. This process of adjusting the pattern for each shoe size is called shoe […]
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? 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 […]
¿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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Quieres aprender cómo las grandes marcas fabrican zapatos? ¡Ahora lo puedes saber! ¿Cómo se fabrican los zapatos? te mostrará cómo los zapatos de hoy en día cobran vida. El libro va más allá de solo un recorrido por una fábrica de zapatos, y más allá […]
El proceso de fabricación de zapatos Nike ¿Cómo se elaboran las zapatillas Nike? La mayoría de las deportivas Nike están hechas con el proceso de montado de pegado en frío. Si quieres aprender a diseñar calzado, tienes que conocer este proceso tan básico de fabricación […]
