What You Need to Get Started Fast Whether you aim to personalize your own kicks or dive into the world of professional shoe customization, this comprehensive guide will equip you with everything you need to kickstart your custom painting adventure. Discover the exact tools, supplies, […]
What you need to build the Nike Air Jordan 1 at home? Shoemaking is a complex process requiring special tools, equipment, and materials to facilitate the task. If you’re considering crafting a sophisticated shoe like the Air Jordan, plan your build in advance. Make a […]
Fake Nike Dunk SB In todays video, Wade Motawi, The Shoe Dog discusses a pair of Nike Dunk sneakers obtained by a friend in Mexico. The Shoe Dog acknowledges that the sneakers are fake, and they decide to compare them with a genuine pair for […]
All Star Inspection : Converse Sneaker Shoe Review It’s Wade from the Shoemakers Academy, and we’re thrilled to have you join us in the workshop today. Our focus is on a pair of iconic Converse All Stars, inspired by a perceptive YouTube viewer who spotted a […]
Thank You to all who participated in the December DIY Project Photo Giveaway. We have randomly drawn names (from a shoe) and the 2 winners of the FREE DIY Shoemaking Parts Super Kits are J. Sichon and G. Dickerson. Congrats to the lucky shoemakers! Here […]
Hey folks, welcome to the Shoemakers Academy. I’m Wade, the shoe dog. It’s been a while since our last videos. You may have seen some short clips on Instagram and YouTube from our trip to China in November. Despite the month-long gap, we’ve been busy […]
https://vimeo.com/876734958 Navigating the World of Footwear: Working for Big and Small Shoe Brands The footwear industry is a vast and ever-evolving field that offers a diverse range of opportunities for professionals looking to make their mark in this exciting world. Whether you’re a designer, a […]
https://vimeo.com/876734839 Hey, folks, I get asked this question a lot, which is, “Hey, Wade, you’re such an expert, and you’ve been in the business, why don’t you launch your own shoe brand?” So today I’m gonna tell you why I don’t launch my shoe brand, […]
Footwear Developers The Unsung Heroes of Shoemaking https://vimeo.com/876734691 Alright, it’s Wade here from Shoemakers Academy. You’re like, Hey, Wade, who are these clowns in this picture? Well, these guys are the developers of shoemaking heroes. Behind every great shoe design, there’s an immensely talented developer who […]
How To Make A Cardboard Shoe Last https://vimeo.com/876735135 Hey folks, it’s Wade here at the Shoemaker’s Academy. It’s DIY Friday, and I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the stacked cardboard shoe last. Can I make one? The answer is yes, and I’m going […]