How much does it really cost Nike to produce a flashy pair of Air Jordan XXXI’s? Does Nike make big bucks on every pair of shoes they sell? Why does a basketball shoe cost $185? What is the real cost to make such high-end sneakers? […]
The Starbury Basketball Shoe Sneaker Factory came across this interesting podcast to share from NPR’s Planet Money, Episode 785: The Starbury. Stephon Marbury Makes a $15 Sneaker Back in 2006, New York Knicks player, Stephon Marbury, had an opportunity to license and sell his own […]
Making cuttinges for shoes Mass production of footwear requires cutting every type of shoe material. Shoe leather, fabric, foam, and reinforcing materials must all be cut into the shoe pattern shapes. While there are many new technologies for cutting shoe materials such as a laser, […]
It is not an easy task to start a shoe business. You will need lots of determination and energy. Will you need lots of money? Not necessarily. Start a shoe business You can start a shoe company without much money. A successful brand will need a unique feature […]
Cómo convertirte en un diseñador de calzado: 10 pasos ¿Quieres aprender cómo convertirte en un diseñador de calzado para Nike, Adidas o Vans? ¡Puedes hacerlo! Estos son los 10 pasos para convertirte en un diseñador de calzado. Aprende a dibujar… 1. Aprende a dibujar… zapatos, […]
Is Lonzo Ball’s $495 Sneaker worth it? The upstart shoe company Big Baller Brand™ is making a big splash with its release of Lonzo Ball’s sneaker. The ZO2 Prime signature basketball shoe is priced at $495.00. Meanwhile, the company’s founder, LaVar Ball, has become a controversial figure […]
Shoe Designer Interview: Franck Boistel Do you want to hear how a top gun professional shoe designer got his start? I sat down with my good friend Franck Boistel to talk about his work and to get his advice for young shoe designers looking to get […]
Do you dream about creating a shoe brand and starting a company? How to Start Your Own Shoe Company was written for you! You will follow the complete design, development, delivery, and retail marketing of two very different start-up shoe companies. Each company has its own style of shoes and business […]
Financial Modeling For your Shoe Company: Before you send any orders to the shoe factory you need to build your financial models. Financial modeling and cost accounting are important calculations to show if you will make any money! This may sound complicated, but once you have a basic understanding it’s […]