French vs. English Shoemaking Hammers USA, Italian & Budget-Friendly Options Every shoemaker needs a good hammer. Whether you’re making your first pair of handmade shoes, repairing leather boots, or crafting wallets, belts, and bags, a quality shoemaking hammer is one of the most useful tools […]
Quilted Sneaker Guide Books If you’ve ever admired a pair of quilted sneakers and thought, “I wish I could make those,” you’re in luck. The niche craft of quilted sneaker-making has grown in popularity, and two standout guides—Happy Feet! and How to Make Quilted Sneakers—are […]
Let’s Make Fun & Functional Sneakers! We’re so glad you’re here. Andrea and I have been working hard to bring you this new book, designed to help you create your own pair of quilted sneakers. While I spend much of my time helping shoe brands […]
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 […]
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 […]
