Footwear Sourcing agent

Finding Shoe Agents & Shoe Development Contracts

Shoe Agents: What to expect in a shoe development contract Question:  Do I really need a shoe sourcing agent to start my own shoe business?   If you are new to the shoe trades you are going to need some help!  The answer is YES! Question: What will it […]

Nike Air Jordan 1 Design Review: Shoe Edges

Shoe Construction Review: Material Edges No doubt Nike makes great shoes, but today we are going to take a critical look at the Nike Air Jordan 1.   Rather than review the styling from “Sneaker Freak” perspective or the performance of the shoe for actually playing basketball, […]

How to design shoes

How to Design Shoes

How to Design Shoes: Drawing Technique If you want to learn how to design shoes you must first learn the names of the basic shoe parts! Secondly,  You must learn how to draw shoes.  Drawing by hand or by computer is how you will detail and […]

How to Design Shoes – Synthetic Leather

Synthetics For Shoe Designers Whatever you call it, synthetic, synthetic leather, PU leather, pleather or just PU this material is another must have for modern sport shoes.  If you want to learn how to design shoes you must have an understanding of modern synthetic materials. […]

shoe last download file

Download Shoe Last for 3D Printing

Download a Sneaker Last for 3D Printing: I’ve had many requests to offer a shoe last for purchase (sorry we don’t have this ready yet).  So, while we are working on a way to cost effectively supply you lasts and outsoles, we have put together a .STL […]

A design brief for a shoe design. How Shoes are Made

The Shoe Design Brief

The Shoe Design Brief: How does the shoe design process really work?  Does a brilliant young shoe designer just create the new Adidas Power Boost shoe design out of thin air?  Not really, our designer can’t do it all alone. Our brilliant young shoe designer […]

Shoe Designers Specification Pack

Shoe Designers Specification Pack: For Download

Get Started Designing Shoes Today! This Shoe Specification Drawing Pack is all you need to get started detailing your own shoe designs. This pack contains a technical spec drawing which is a fully detailed shoe design ready for your creative touch. Upper views, outsole designs, […]

what do shoe parts cost

The Cost of Shoe Parts

What is the cost of shoe component parts? When a designer draws a new shoe or a footwear product line manager starts a new line plan, it is important to have an idea of what the different shoe parts cost. To meet the target selling […]