Open-Source Footwear Design

Open-Source Footwear Design

www.openfootwear.com : Open-Source Footwear Design Open-Source Footwear Design Transforms Shoe DesignOpen-source design options and the various methods for collaboration and contribution among young designers is  revolutionizing footwear design and transforming the way we approach shoe creation. In the dynamic realm of fashion and design, innovation […]

AllBirds Zero Carbon Moonshot

Carbon Reduction Strategies in Shoe Production

In today’s environmentally conscious world, reducing carbon emissions is a pressing priority for industries across the board. The footwear industry, in particular, has a significant impact on earth’s carbon footprint due to its manufacturing processes and global supply chains. Today, we will explore some innovative […]

Start Your Own Shoe Company AMA

Shoe Business Start-Ups: Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Shoe Business Start-Ups: Ask Me Anything (AMA) Free Zoom Event – Register Now  It’s Wade, “The Shoe Dog.”  Today I wanted to share something I’ve noticed among MANY shoe designers and brand builders. No matter what kind of shoe designs they have… Or how they choose to start […]

sustainable footwear materials

What Makes a Shoe Sustainable?

A sustainable shoe brand considers its social and environmental footprint throughout a shoe’s life. Simply put, sustainable shoes usually have lower carbon footprints, are made of sustainable, eco-conscious materials, and are created in ethical factories. There are many ways to incorporate sustainability into footwear design […]

Shoemaking for Designers

Online Shoemaking Course Finder: 7-Point Checklist

Finding the right shoemaking course for YOU is challenging. Attending an in-person footwear course may not be possible if you are a working professional or a student living at home. Also, the cost of in-person footwear training programs may be prohibitively expensive. Check Out Online […]

Online shoemaking courses for beginners

What is the Shoemakers Academy?

The #1 Online Shoemaking Resource https://vimeo.com/838401870 “The Shoe Dog” would like to blow your mind with incredible shoemaking information.  Hello Future Shoemaker! I’m so glad you have found us. Our products are 100% designed to help folks like YOU get started in the world of […]

Shoe Design : How to make your shoe design a SLAM dunk.

Footwear Manufacturing Skill Builder : How to Select Shoe Materials

How to Select Shoe Materials Build Your Skills! Articles, Textbooks, Online Video Classes Selecting suitable materials for your shoe designs is very important. Your material choices determine the look, quality, price, duty rate, and durability of your footwear project. Honestly, I have made many material […]

Adobe Photoshop For Shoemakers Online course

Adobe Photoshop Online Course

Course Now Open for Enrollment Learn the shortcuts and troubleshooting skills you need to level up your product development, design, and communication skills! Adobe Photoshop is a powerful and essential tool for shoemakers but can be complex and daunting. This course walks beginner and intermediate […]

Footwear Fitting and Comfort Online Shoemaking Course Online shoemaking class

Introducing Footwear Fitting and Comfort Course

Footwear Fitting and Comfort: online course now open for enrollment! Making shoes that fit comfortably and are correctly suited to their function is critical to the success of your shoe brand. This video course takes you step-by-step through the essential footwear fit development process—indispensable knowledge […]

How to Design Shoes Online Course

Sneak Peek into Footwear Courses

Level up your footwear design and development skills! Welcome to the Shoemakers Academy Online Footwear Courses! “The Shoe Dog” takes you on a 90-second sneak peek into Shoemakers Academy online video footwear courses. What do the courses look like?Which courses should I start with?What comes […]