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What tooling do I need to start shoe production? The tooling required for production varies greatly depending on the design of the shoe. A simple moccasin style shoe requires almost no tooling, just a single cutting die, but a complicated high-tech running shoe will require […]
Warning: After you learn the skills of footwear quality control you will never look at shoes the same way again. Shoe quality inspection is a critical skill for a shoemaker to master, as footwear construction quality is a very important feature of any shoe you […]
Men’s or Women’s White Rubber Sport Shoe Casual Outsole Great for DIY Shoemaking This casual rubber outsole is durable, comfortable, and easy to work with. Faux vulcanized styling. Egg crate cushioning, stitch groove for firm and easy upper attachment. Sizes are marked on each outsole. Sold in pairs. […]
Shoe Design School & Outdoor Product Design Do you want to be a shoe designer or work for an outdoor products company? There is now a college program exclusively for outdoor gear design and development, including shoe design school courses. The first hands-on college degree program in […]
Sneaker Restoration : The Nike KD 6 Today we are taking a break from shoe design. We are going to look at some sneaker restoration tips and tricks. The crew here at the Sneaker Factory is always looking out for collectable shoes. While we don’t […]
What is the right foam for shoes? There are many types of foam used to make shoes. We are going to review the foam found in the uppers and outsoles of shoes. First, what is foam? Foam is a soft plastic that is filled with […]
¿Te gustaría saber cómo se fabrican las zapatillas VansTM? Las zapatillas clásicas y de skate VansTM están hechas mediante el proceso de fabricación de calzado vulcanizado (también llamado autoclave). Los hermanos, Paul Van Doren y James Van Doren, fundaron The Van Doren Rubber Company en […]
Are you interested in learning more about various stages of the shoemaking process? Perhaps you’d like to see inside bespoke shoe factories? If you want to start your own shoe brand and learn more about how shoes are made and what materials, equipment, and tools […]
We can thank Charles Goodyear for his perseverance. In 1844, after years of experimentation, Charles Goodyear finally invented the process of heating natural rubber mixed with sulfur to create shoe rubber.He called it vulcanization, and this is still how we make shoe rubber today. With […]