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How can I tell if my Vans are fake?

How to find fake vans

Legit Check: Vans Old Skool
Counterfeit vs. Real 

How do you know if vans are fake?Does zumiez sell real vans?
See inside authentic and counterfeit Vans sneakers.

 

10 ways to spot fake Vans Sneakers

How do you know if Vans are fake? Today we have two pairs of Vans Old Skool sneakers: a real pair of Vans shoes purchased directly from the Vans Outlet and a counterfeit pair imported from South China. We will examine the small details that show the big story of counterfeit Vans, and you will learn how to tell if a Vans shoe is real or fake. The secret to a Vans sneaker authentification check is in the quality of the shoemaking and the vulcanized construction.

Is the price right?

When shopping for authentic Vans shoes you should expect to pay real Vans prices. If you find Vans at a price that is too good to be true… then it IS too good to be true. Low prices and beat up boxes are your first clue that you have a fake, copy, cloned, counterfeit or illegally smuggled-in B-grade Vans shoes.

Make any mail-order or E-Bay purchases from trusted retailers. Remember, slightly used does not mean the shoes were real Vans to start with.

Legit Check Your Vans Sneakers: What to look for?

Is the Vans stripe real or fake?

  • The real rubber stripe
  • The fake painted sole stripe

The first thing to look at is the sole stripe. The stripe on the rubber foxing tape is a trademark styling cue for the Vans classic. Study the stripe carefully; the authentic Vans shoe stripe is molded-in color. Vans makes the stripe with solid colored rubber that has clean and straight edges. The fake Vans have a painted stripe. You can see the paint job here is not perfect, and you can even see a dab of paint slopped onto the toe foxing.

Real Vans outsole foxing tape.

  • The fake Vans outsole is molded.
  • Real Vans toe foxing is glued on.

You can see where the toe tip rubber part is attached to the shoe on the authentic pair of Vans. Meanwhile, the counterfeit Vans sole has a very different surface texture, and the toe foxing is molded directly to the sole unit. This is very suspicious! This outsole may not have been made by vulcanization. On the real Vans shoe, you can see the tiny gap where these two parts come together. The authentic Vans toe tip is glued on, NOT molded together as one piece like the counterfeit Vans shoe.

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Look inside authentic Vans shoes

  • The fake Vans cupsole construction.
  • The real Vans vulcanized design.

It is time to start cutting! Looking inside the real and fake Vans, you can see some huge problems! The counterfeit Vans are not made by the vulcanization process. The counterfeit Vans outsole is a one-piece rubber cupsole. The factory producing the copy Vans shoe is using the cold cement assembly process. The real Vans waffle sole is made from several assembled parts that have been bonded by vulcanization. (You can read about vulcanization here and in our book How Shoes Are Made.)

  • Look inside Fake Vans Sneakers
    Look inside fake Vans sneakers

In this cutaway section of the Vans shoes, you see blue and grey sponge rubber inside the real Vans shoe. Inside the fake Vans, you see a green lasting board, white Strobel layer, and EVA footbed. Wrong!

  • Fake Vans Strobel construction.
  • Real Vans sneaker board-lasted.

Inside the heels of the shoes, you can see the fake shoe is made by Strobel construction. This process is not bad; it’s just not how Vans classics are made! You don’t have to cut open your shoes to check this feature – The real vans shoe will have the footbed glued in securely. The counterfeit Vans may have a removable EVA footbed. In this case, a flat, die-cut piece of EVA.

You can learn more about counterfeit Vans shoes here:
The Counterfeit Report: Vans Shoes

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Look inside authentic Vans shoes

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    The fake Vans cupsole construction.

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    The real Vans vulcanized design.

It is time to start cutting! Looking inside the real and fake Vans, you can see some huge problems! The counterfeit Vans are not made by the vulcanization process. The counterfeit Vans outsole is a one-piece rubber cupsole. The factory producing the copy Vans shoe is using the cold cement assembly process. The real Vans waffle sole is made from several assembled parts that have been bonded by vulcanization. (You can read about vulcanization here and in our book How Shoes Are Made.)

  • Look inside Fake Vans Sneakers

     

    Look inside fake Vans sneakers

In this cutaway section of the Vans shoes, you see blue and grey sponge rubber inside the real Vans shoe. Inside the fake Vans, you see a green lasting board, white Strobel layer, and EVA footbed. Wrong!

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    Fake Vans Strobel construction.

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    Real Vans sneaker board-lasted.

Inside the heels of the shoes, you can see the fake shoe is made by Strobel construction. This process is not bad; it’s just not how Vans classics are made! You don’t have to cut open your shoes to check this feature – The real vans shoe will have the footbed glued in securely. The counterfeit Vans may have a removable EVA footbed. In this case, a flat, die-cut piece of EVA.

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Running Shoe Lasts

Running Shoe Last Design

The running shoe last is designed to create a lightweight, close-fitting, flexible shoe with enough heel lift for impact-absorbing cushioning. This last has a low medial sidewall that flares up to create extra toe space. This gives the shoe extra flexibility and helps hold the foot back into the shoe for a snug fit without pinching the runner’s toes.

The running shoe last is designed to create a lightweight, close-fitting, flexible shoe with enough heel lift for impact-absorbing cushioning. This last has a low medial sidewall that flares up to create extra toe space. This gives the shoe extra flexibility and helps hold the foot back into the shoe for a snug fit without pinching the runner’s toes.
The running shoe last is designed to create a lightweight, close-fitting, flexible shoe.

Feather Edge

The feather edge of this running shoe last is relatively hard. This last
can be used for both Strobel and board lasting constructions. Most running shoes are Strobel lasted to be lightweight and flexible. However, some running shoes designed for heavy runners and extra stability may be combination lasted with a 3⁄4 length lasting board under the heel.

Toe Spring

The toe spring of this running shoe last is a standard 15mm. The midsole tapers forward of the ball girth line creating more rise in the front of the shoe. The running shoe is flexible, so the minimal toe spring is just enough to stop the upper from wrinkling.

Toe Box

The toe box is the full height at the tip and
stays flat above the toes. The last contour rises smoothly into the cone to create a gradual slope.

Ball Girth

The ball girth of this shoe is standard for a 9D, 241mm. This creates a close-fitting upper that holds the foot securely. The girth dimension is critical to hold the foot back while allowing it to flex naturally.

Cone

The cone of a running shoe last must fit close, holding the foot back into the heel pocket of the shoe.

Sock Allowance

Running shoes will have a sock allowance. About 4mm to 5mm is enough for a fully padded EVA footbed with fabric top sheet.

Cuboid

The cuboid of a running shoe last is wide at the feather edge but tapers to be dramatically thinner above the ankle. This creates a snug-fitting collar to hold the foot down into the shoe.

Heel Height

The typical running shoe last heel lift is 15mm, the standard for an athletic shoe. This provides space under the heel for cushioning. The heel contour of the last is fully formed to create a secure pocket for the foot

The running shoe last is designed to create a lightweight, close-fitting, flexible shoe with enough heel lift for impact-absorbing cushioning. This last has a low medial sidewall that flares up to create extra toe space. This gives the shoe extra flexibility and helps hold the foot back into the shoe for a snug fit without pinching the runner’s toes.
Running Shoe Last Design
Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design

Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design
A beginner’s guide to the fundamental techniques of shoemaking. 

Do you want to learn how to make shoe patterns? Do you know how to design a last for a high heeled fashion shoe versus a sneaker or dress shoe? In Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design, we will teach you the shoe last design process and detail the basic techniques of footwear pattern making.

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The Shoe Last is First

Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design Written and Edited by Wade and Andrea Motawi
The shoe last is the starting point of every shoe design and has been called “the heart of the shoe.” The last is the center of the entire shoemaking process. The shoemaker starts with the last and builds the shoe outward.
This is an excerpt from Chapter 1 : Footwear Pattern Making
and Last Design

The shoe last is the starting point of every footwear design and has been called “the heart of the shoe.” The last is the center of the entire shoemaking process. The shoemaker starts with the last and builds the shoe outward.

The shape of the last determines the fit, performance, ergonomics, and styling of a shoe.
It is also what makes a shoe suitable for playing basketball, climbing mountains, or running a marathon. A great footwear design is nothing if the last is not appropriate to the shoe’s function.

Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design
Plastic sandal Last

The shoe last

The last is a roughly foot-shaped form made of molded plastic, carved wood, cast aluminum, or 3D printed plastic. Why is the last called the last? The word ‘last’ comes from the old English word ‘laest,’ which means ‘footprint.’ The first shoe lasts were used by the Greeks and Romans. We know from ancient writings that lasts were used to make shoes around 400 BCE!

Then as now, the last is critical to the shape and the fit of a shoe. The last is used in all phases of the shoemaking process. The last sets the size, silhouette, and outline of the shoe. The last plays a central role from the design phase through the development process and on the production assembly line.

Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design
High heel last

Footwear design with the last

The footwear designer will often draw a new design directly onto the surface of a last or draw the design on paper using the 2D last silhouette as a guide. The shoe designer must follow the outline shape of the last bottom to draw an accurate outsole design.

Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design

Footwear development and the shoe last

When a shoe design is passed to the development team, the pattern maker will need the last to transform the design drawings into the 2D shapes that will fit the 3D last. The pattern maker can use the physical last or a CAD model of the last to create the shoe pattern. The last is used to test fit all the cut parts and any molded parts required for the design.

The last is used during shoe production.

The shoe last in footwear production

When a shoe is in production, the stitched pattern will be stretched over the last to create the final shape. This operation is called “lasting.” There are several different lasting techniques used to pull the patterns into shape. These include force lasting, board lasting, string lasting, toe lasting, heel lasting, hand lasting, and machine lasting. Once the pattern is tight to the last, the outsole can be attached. The last holds the soft upper in place, whether the sole is sewn on or cement-bonded.

Footwear function and fashion

The modern shoe last is not a replica of the human foot. The shoe last is a generalization of the
human foot with care taken to account for natural articulation and volumetric changes as the foot moves and flexes. A high quality running or walking shoe will have a thoughtfully developed last. A large shoe brand will have the help of shoemakers, podiatrists, and kinesiologists to develop biomechanically ideal shapes.

The modern shoe last is not a replica of the human foot. The shoe last is a generalization of the human foot with care taken to account for natural articulation and volumetric changes as the foot moves and flexes.
Shoe last vs Human foot

How the shoe last differs from the human foot?

The last surface is smooth and firm with graceful transitions. The human foot has an irregular shape with a variety of soft and wrinkled surfaces.

Most shoe lasts do not have individual toes. The sandal last will have a slot for the toe-post location. The new toe shoe trend requires lasts with toes, but these are rare. The vast majority of shoe lasts do not have toes.

The heel pitch that lifts your heel off the floor does not exist in the human foot. The toe spring of the last also does not exist in human anatomy but aids in walking and helps the shoe flex with the foot without wrinkling. The girth measurements around the foot are larger in a shoe last than the foot to account for the volumetric changes as the foot flexes when walking under load.

Shoe lasts are also slightly longer than the foot. This extra length allows the foot to move inside the shoe when walking or running. The general outline shape of the last and its extended length allow it to address the great variety of human feet. The last length ahead of the toe tip gives the designer a chance to sculpt the shoe according to fashion trends.

Shoe last sizes and dimensions change or “grade” in a systematic arithmetic way. Lasts are also symmetrical, the right side being a mirror image of the left. The human anatomy obeys no such rules for size and symmetry.

In about 80% of the population, the foot of your dominant hand can be 1/8 to 1/3 of an inch shorter than the foot of your non-dominant hand. Thus, right-handed people will have a slightly larger left foot.

Finally, lasts are designed by human minds to follow the whims of fashion and human-
made functional parameters. The foot itself has evolved over millions of years to provide walking propulsion and weight-bearing functions in natural environments. Evolution has not prepared the biology of the human foot for hot asphalt, factory floors, or modern office floors.

A last’s shape is also critical to the fashion or style of the shoe. The skillful work of the best Italian prima donna designer is wasted if the pattern is made on a last designed for a mountaineering boot.

The last is the unseen structure for the sculptural art of today’s high fashion footwear designers. When “style is king,” the consideration for human anatomy is sometimes set aside.

Shoes, patterns, and lasts have been created to transform the human foot into an instrument for sports, a tool for work, a mode of transportation, and even an object of desire.

Design High Heel shoes

A last’s shape is also critical to the fashion or style of the shoe. The skillful work of the best Italian prima donna shoe designer is wasted if the pattern is made on a shoe last designed for a mountaineering boot.

The shoe last is the unseen structure for the sculptural art of today’s high fashion footwear designers. When “style is king,” the consideration for human anatomy is sometimes set aside.

Shoes, shoe patterns, and shoe lasts have been created to transform the human foot into an instrument for sports, a tool for work, a mode of transportation, and even an object of desire.

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¡El conjunto completo de libros de zapatería! ¡Haz despegar tu carrera como zapatero!

descarga de tres libros de zapatería
“Cómo se hacen los zapatos”, 200 pages
“Guía para el diseño de materiales de calzado“, 199 pages
“Cómo empezar tu propia empresa de calzado“, 170 pages

Descarga instantánea, ¡comienza a leer ahora!

Cómo se hacen los zapatos

Una mirada al interior de una verdadera fábrica de calzado deportivo.
Peso del producto : 721 g
Tapa blanda : 227 páginas
ISBN-10 : 0998707058
ISBN-13 : 978-0998707051
Editorial : Wade’s Place (5 abril 2018)
Dimensiones del producto : 21.59 x 1.37 x 27.94 cm
Idioma: : Españo

Cómo empezar tu propia empresa de calzado

Una guía de inicio para diseñar, fabricar y comercializar zapatos.
Tapa blanda : 175 páginas
ISBN-10 : 0998707082
Peso del producto : 562 g
ISBN-13 : 978-0998707082
Dimensiones del producto : 21.59 x 1.07 x 27.94 cm
Editorial : Wade’s Place (8 junio 2020)
Idioma: : Español

Guía para el diseño de materiales de calzado

La guía de los diseñadores de calzado para seleccionar y especificar materiales.
Peso del producto : 590 g
Tapa blanda : 199 páginas
ISBN-10 : 1735883301
ISBN-13 : 978-1735883304
Editorial : Wade’s Place (11 octubre 2020)
Dimensiones del producto : 21.59 x 1.19 x 27.94 cm
Idioma: : Español

Cómo se fabrican
los zapatos

¿Quieres aprender cómo se fabrican los zapatos deportivos modernos?Una mirada detrás de escena de una
verdadera fábrica de calzado deportivo.
Contiene 222 páginas con más de 400 fotos en color.
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Patronaje de calzado y diseño de hormas

Una guía para principiantes sobre las técnicas fundamentales de la fabricación del calzado. 200 páginas con más de 500 fotos en color.
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“Guía para el diseño de materiales de calzado“

“Cómo empezar tu propia empresa de calzado“

“Patronaje de calzado y diseño de hormas”

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Manufactura e importación de calzado


¿Cómo hacer zapatos para tu nueva marca de zapatos?

Con los diseños en mano, ahora es el momento de encontrar una fábrica… ¿Verdad? Pues no. Con tus nuevos diseños de calzado en mano, tómate un tiempo para ENSEÑARLOS. Deja que tus amigos y familiares echen un vistazo, enséñaselo a tus vecinos; pueden darte una nueva visión y confianza para seguir adelante. Sobre todo, cuando muestres tus diseños, estarás practicando tu argumento de venta. Es un buen momento para que algunas personas de la industria echen un vistazo. Prueba con un agente de ven- tas de una tienda de calzado de tu zona. Si tiene contactos en el negocio del calzado, habla con ellos.

Una vez que hayas pulido tu argumento de venta, necesitarás capital para comenzar. Las fábricas, los agentes, las tiendas de maquinaria, las aerolíneas, los proveedores de materiales, y las compañías de envío requerirán el pago, y en algunos casos será antes del servicio. Asegúrate de tener capital disponible. Revisaremos los requisitos de capital un poco más tarde, pero debes estar preparado para aumentarlos. Crear un plan de negocio detallado para demostrar que estás listo para construir y operar una empresa.

¿Estás preparado para buscar una fábrica de calzado?

El personal de ventas de la fábrica de calzado trabajará arduamente para ver que cumplas con los requi- sitos. Querrán asegurarse de que seas una persona seria, y que tanto el proyecto como tú, tengáis potencial. Asegúrate de tener un argumento de venta, y que tus planes comerciales estén completos antes de comenzar a reunirte con las fábricas.

Checklist para reunirse con fábricas

Entrar a una reunión con confianza en ti mismo, y un plan de negocio trabajado, te ayudará a presentar la imagen profesional que deseas proyectar para tu empresa. Asegúrate de tener la siguiente información:

1. Briefing del proyecto: una lista con exactamente lo que quieres lograr. Modelos y colores, etc. 
2. Diseños: Dibujos completos y detallados, con todos los colores, materiales y construcciones.
3. Diseños de suelas: completos, en dibujo 2D.
4. Precios: se debe calcular el precio objetivo (target price) FOB, mayorista y minoristas.
5. Calendario: fechas de lanzamiento retail.
6. Capital: una estimación real, y el plan para conseguirlo.

Encontrar la fábrica para tus zapatos

Encontrar una fábrica para un nuevo proyecto de calzado puede ser muy difícil. Si eres nuevo en el comercio de calzado y no tienes ningún vínculo personal, será difícil encontrar una fábrica que acepte tu proyecto. Pero no te preocupes, hay al- gunas estrategias que puedes seguir para colocar tu proyecto en la fábrica correcta.

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Cómo empezar tu propia empresa de calzado Una guía de iniciación al diseño, la fabricaciõn y la comercialización de calzado.

Cómo empezar tu propia empresa de calzado

Una guía de iniciación al diseño, la fabricaciõn y la comercialización de calzado.

Contactos del diseñador,
búsqueda en internet,
redes de negocios, y redes sociales.
Agentes de calzado y empresas comerciales,
trabajar con un agente.
La mejor fábrica para tu proyecto.
¿Cuál es el mejor tamaño de fábrica?
Comprar con calidad.
¿Las fábricas ayudan a marcas nuevas?

 

  • DISEÑAR LA LÍNEA DE PRODUCTO Dos tipos de briefings de diseño Plan de compras de calzado Cómo contratar a un diseñador de calzado ¿Necesitas una patente? Diseño frente a utilidad

     

    DISEÑAR LA LÍNEA DE PRODUCTO
  • VENTA Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE CALZADO Cadena de ventas El lenguaje de la venta de calzado Compradores (buyers) de calzado Modelos de venta y distribución

     

    VENTA Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE CALZADO
  • MANUFACTURA E IMPORTACIÓN Encontrar una fábrica para producir tus zapatos Agentes de calzado y empresas comerciales Proceso de desarrollo del calzado Derechos de importación y tasas de envío

     

    MANUFACTURA E IMPORTACIÓN

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“Cómo se hacen los zapatos”
“Guía para el diseño de materiales de calzado“
“Cómo empezar tu propia empresa de calzado“
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Inside a Fake Air Jordan 1

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Let’s see inside a Fake Nike

A Fake Nike Sneaker Deconstructed!

Here at the Sneaker Factory, we love to see how shoes are made! We even wrote a book called How Shoes are Made. To really see how Nike makes shoes, it’s best to slice into a few pairs and see what’s going on inside. So, today we are slicing open a fake Nike Air Jordan!

Is Something Missing?

While the shoe looks decent for a Fake Nike Air Jordan, once you slice into it, you can see it’s missing something very important…the Air. This fake Nike from China is made with a simple EVA die-cut midsole. Likewise, the factory took care to profile the EVA, so the forefoot is thinner than the heel. This is a common sneaker production process, just not the one a real Nike Air Jordan would have.

A Closer Look Inside the Air Jordan 1

After we deconstructed this Nike Air Jordan 1, we took some time to detail all the parts inside and out. First off, this fake Nike Air Jordan is missing the Airbag and PU midsole, but the remaining parts are close to the original Nike Spec. Furthermore, the internal components are not exactly the same quality, but you can see the configuration is nearly right. The Air Jordan is not a complicated shoe to assemble. I guess this is what makes it a popular shoe to counterfeit.

Inside a cut nike air Jordan 1 Inside a cut nike air Jordan 1
The Nike Spec

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A must-have for anyone serious about launching a new footwear company! The Shoe Company Start-Up Pro Pack Download is all you need to get your shoe business off the ground. For 2023 we have upgraded the Sneaker Factory Pro Pack to include the newest book in our catalog, Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design.

The Start-Up Pro Pack will show you how shoes are made, how to select materials, and how to start a shoe brand. You will learn how to write product briefs, how to find a shoe designer, how to raise money, find a factory, import and market your shoes, and much more. Your success starts here! Four books, totaling 785 pages with over 1355 color photos!

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5.   Real factory shoe pattern in downloadable PDF and live vector .ai formats.
6.   Sample shoe specification drawing, 8 pages. PDF and .ai formats.
7.   Factory blueprint for an EVA & rubber running shoe outsole unit. PDF and a live vector file.
8.   Complete line item shoe specification in .xls format.
9.   3D print files for size 9 shoe last in STL format.
10.  Die-cut files to make a cardboard shoe last.
11.  Shoe size run calculator in .xls format.
12. Start-up shoe company profit margin calculator in .xls format.
13. The graded pattern for Arris running shoe. PDF and .ai formats.
14. The graded pattern for women’s T-Strap high heel shoe. PDF and .ai formats.

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Paperback: 200 pages
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अब भारत में उपलब्ध मुद्रित!
Now Available: Printed in India!

Hello to our shoemaking friends in India. Is it difficult to find the book How Shoes Are Made in India at a reasonable price? Not anymore! We have contracted with the local Indian publishing company Pothi.com to print this book for you.

The English edition of 
How Shoes Are Made
is now available for  
₹3,000 + shipping 


How Shoes are Made जूते कैसे बनते हैं
Now Available Printed in India! अब भारत में उपलब्ध मुद्रित!

पर्दे के पीछे एक असली स्नीकर फैक्ट्री दिखती है।
क्या आप सीखना चाहते हैं कि आधुनिक एथलेटिक जूते कैसे बनाए जाते हैं? कैसे जूते बनाए जाते हैं, आप देखेंगे कि बड़े ब्रांड किस प्रकार जूते का डिजाइन और निर्माण करते हैं। एक स्नीकर फैक्ट्री के माध्यम से सिर्फ एक निर्देशित दौरे से अधिक, कैसे जूते बने हैं यह आपको दिखाएगा कि आधुनिक खेल के जूते प्रारंभिक डिजाइन चित्र से नमूना विकास और विनिर्माण के जीवन में कैसे आते हैं।

A behind the scenes look at a real sneaker factory.
Do you want to learn how modern athletic shoes are made? In How Shoes are Made you will see how the big brands design and produce shoes. More than just a guided tour through a sneaker factory, How Shoes are Made will show you how modern sports shoes come to life from initial design drawings thru sample development and manufacturing.

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How Shoes are Made
Series: How Shoes are Made (Book 1)
Paperback:224 pages
Publisher:Wade’s Place; 3rd edition (April 5, 2018)
Language:English
ISBN-10: 1519389574
ISBN-13: 9781519389572

Shoe Material Design Guide
Series:How Shoes are Made (Book 2)
Paperback:200 pages
Publisher:Wade’s Place; 1st edition (December 26, 2017)
Language:English
ISBN-10: 099870704X
ISBN-13: 9780998707044

How To Start Your Own Shoe Company
Series:How Shoes are Made (Book 3)
Paperback:176 pages
Publisher:Wade’s Place; 1st edition (February 20, 2017)
Language:English
ISBN-10: 0998707015
ISBN-13: 9780998707013

Footwear Pattern Making and Last Design
Series: How Shoes are Made (Book 4)
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Wade’s Place; 1st edition (June 25, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0998707074
ISBN-13: 9780998707075

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Footwear News Shout Out

Nicoline van Enter www.footwearists.com I am the founder and creative director of The Footwearists.
https://footwearnews.com/2020/business/opinion-analysis/footwearists-expert-advice-digital-design-skill-training-1203026819/

Nicoline van Enter of Footwearist is a dear friend of ours. She has been a great help to the Sneaker factory family! She has boundless energy and a creative mind that continues to push the future of footwear technology forward. We really appreciate the shout out, so back to you. Thank You Nicoline!

You can learn more about Footwearist and their footwear consulting, webinars, and events here.

Ask An Expert: Footwearists’ Nicoline van Enter on the Importance of Digital Design Skills

By Madeleine Streets

Nicoline van Enter www.footwearists.com I am the founder and creative director of The Footwearists.
Nicoline van Enter www.footwearists.com I am the founder and creative director of The Footwearists.

The rate of change has never been greater — or faster — for the footwear industry, with new challenges popping up every day in nearly all corners of the business, from navigating cash crunches and supply chain issues to understanding the latest technological advances. In its “Ask An Expert” series, FN asks industry leaders — all solutions-based providers — to take on some of the most timely topics.

Despite being known for its slow adoption of technology, the footwear industry has undergone a rapid period of innovation in recent years. As brands develop cutting-edge products, footwear designers and product developers need to keep up with the latest digital tools in order to maintain their place at the forefront of the industry. Skill-building and technology training has never been more important.

CEO Nicoline van Enter of Footwearists, the membership-based innovation platform for footwear professionals, spoke with FN about the value of continued learning; the most critical skills for designers right now; and how to implement them in an impactful way.

Nicoline van Enter: The academic system is different from industry, and there’s not such a good connection [between the two]. A lot of people learn to make footwear by hand, for instance, which is interesting, but not really how things work in the industry. So as you transition from school to work, you need to learn a lot more. And then, especially over the past decade, so much has changed in product development, manufacturing, the materials. People are trying to catch up as they go along or have to rely on information that comes from their suppliers –— and sometimes that’s good information, but it can also be very biased because the supplier has an interest in sharing certain aspects. I would love to see us combine learning in the industry, as most people learn most effectively on the job.

FN: Are there any particular areas right now that you think would be valuable for workers to focus their attention on, or even be considered crucial for long-term success?

NvE: There’s basically one big area now: the whole process of digital transformation. We talk about digital transformation in a very broad aspect, from the ideation part of development and design, the manufacturing or even just essentially rethinking how we are making our processes most efficient, sustainable, creative. And it’s not about computers being a goal; they’re a means to an end. But now, because of the coronavirus, so many things that people before were very reluctant to do — work remotely, digitally — finally, they’re catching up. It’s very important for workers to make sure that they have the skills to be able to work digitally because it will greatly enhance their opportunities, either within the company they work for or to find a job. I don’t even have enough people coming out of my courses in digital 3-D design, for instance, to fill the demand that I’m getting from other companies.

FN: How can employers and managers help their employees in these learning initiatives? Are there particular resources that you think are valuable?

NvE: In general, the approach should be that people first look at this from an organizational and a management perspective, because too often when we talk about digital transformation, the first thought that comes to mind is, ‘what software do my designers need to learn?’ And it’s way more complicated than that. Essentially what you want to think about is ‘how can I organize my entire process better, and which tools are available?’ You first have to define that. I have been teaching digital design for many years now, and I noticed that people would take my courses, but then never use the software again. And I figured out that it had nothing to do with the courses not being good or the software not being user-friendly; it had everything to do with unrealistic expectations. I started teaching management about the transition toward 3-D design, and then we could get realistic expectations on either side to make sure that it would work.

FN: What are some ways that unemployed designers in our industry can discover new resources for themselves?

NvE: It would be really good for them to go through that thought process of ‘where are my strengths, what are things that I can really bring to the table and what software would then be most suitable for me.’ Because price-wise, there are several programs that are quite close together, so it depends more on the contents: What is it that you really want to learn? The software is a means to an end goal.

We changed our entire school system to make it as accessible as possible. We offer everything in small installments. Designers who want to start with 3-D design but have no budget, for them we started a course called Blender which is completely free, really good software; it’s not lesser quality, it’s open source. And if you have the time, again even if you don’t have any money whatsoever, there’s a website called SneakerFactory.net and they have a lot of different videos up there on how sneakers are made. There’s a lot available, really a lot. But you have to go and Google it.

FN: How would you recommend people maximize the time available to them right now?

NvE: I suggest for the unemployed workers to practice, practice, practice and start publishing. Start publishing your work because you have to get yourself out there. You have to get people to see your work to know what you’re doing, to see your skills. Look toward different markets, toward the Asian brands that are looking to hire designers and are still very keen on hiring designers from Western countries; you could potentially work remotely for them.

For anybody who is employed, it is a great opportunity to rethink your current process from scratch. All the companies that are still operational now, they will have to think about how can we improve our system, how can we cut back on costs, but in a smart way. You want to have training that you can use right away, so that whatever time you have to spend on training, it’s not seen as a cost – it’s a benefit.

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What’s Inside a Sneaker?

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Sneaker Anatomy #1:
Inside The Under Armour Stephen Curry 2.5 

This is the first article in our series on shoe anatomy. We will cut-up some expensive shoes made by Nike, Adidas, Converse, Vans, and Under Armour. Slicing open shoes is the best way to see and learn exactly how to make sneakers. We hope you enjoy it. To see more cut-open shoes, check out the Shoe Material Design Guide. 

The Curry 2.5 is an upgraded version of the Curry 2, Stephen Curry’s second signature shoe with Under Armour. Built for the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Curry 2.5 debuted on May 28th, 2016, for $135. California’s Bay Bridge, which links San Francisco to Oakland, is the inspiration for the shoe. Let’s see what’s inside this sneaker!

Stephen Curry's second signature shoe with Under ArmourHow to Make a Sneaker
What are the main parts of a shoe?

Under Armour loaded the Curry 2.5 with some great shoemaking technology. First, let’s look at the anatomy of the outsole unit. There are three components which make up the Curry 2.5 outsole; an EVA midsole, an injected plastic support shank, and a molded rubber bottom. The rubber bottom part is simple; single color, without any logos. The real technology is in the shank and misdole combination. The shank runs from the forefoot to the heel of the shoe, providing stiffness under the arch, lateral support, and a stable platform for the heel.

parts of a sneakerwhat is the inside of a shoe called
From the book : Shoe Material Design Guide

Curry 2.5 Upper Design

Under Armour introduced a very interesting upper mold for the Curry 2.5. As you see here, the plastic lattice that covers the upper looks like plastic injection, but it’s NOT. These fine lines cannot be made by traditional injection as plastic cannot flow into such a thin and complicated structure.

Instead, Under Armour uses a PU open mold process. First, they cut the lattice design into the surface of a metal plate. Then, they pour the plastic material (in a liquid state) over the design. Any extra material is cleared away, leaving just the liquid plastic in the metal plate’s grooves. Next, the upper fabric is pressed down onto the plate using a heated press. The heat allows the plastic to expand and bond to the fabric surface.

Learn more now in our book: Shoe Material Design Guide.
Chapter 16: Plastic Parts

See inside Steph Curry shoesThe Curry 2.5 is an upgraded version of the Curry 2
Sneaker anatomy diagram from the book : Shoe Material Design Guide

Shoe Parts Diagram

Do you want to be a professional shoe designer? You must learn how to select and specify each shoe material correctly. The Shoe Material Design Guide details all the shoe materials you need to make modern athletic, classic casuals, and high-fashion footwear. Learn more about the materials used to make shoes.

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