Board Lasting Shoes Part 1 https://vimeo.com/1061402389 ​Board lasting is a traditional shoemaking technique where a firm insole board—often made of fiberboard or Texon—is attached to the shoe’s upper before the outsole is applied. This method provides a stable and supportive base, making it ideal for […]

These instructions are designed for use with the Shoemakers Academy DIY Sneaker Build Kit. You can order your kit here!   Order Your DIY Sneaker Build Kit To complete the DIY Sneaker Build Kit you will need the following few items :1. Shoe glue from […]

For a DIY sneaker project, it’s a good idea to reinforce the cement bonding with outsole channel stitching. You can stitch the toe, heel, or the entire perimeter. In the shoe factory, the workers will use a purpose-built channel stitching machine. The skilled worker can […]

DIY outsole cementing: step-by-step process Today in the workshop, we are finishing the assembly of our sneaker test pattern. Here, we will cover the step-by-step process of preparing the outsole units and uppers for cold cementing and sole stitching. We don’t have a shoe factory […]

Hormas El Arbol in León, Mexico Today is a big day at the sneaker factory workshop! The lasts arrived from León, Mexico. Our sneaker last, SNF-1, is made by Hormas El Arbol. Hormas El Arbol is one of the top last makers in Mexico. The […]