Footwear Tooling Design Guide: The Complete Guide for the Design, Development, Costing and Manufacturing of Footwear Tooling. (How Shoes are Made)

Footwear Tooling Made Simple: Build Your Brand with Confidence Footwear Tooling Design Guide is your go-to resource for making smart tooling investments that will set YOUR shoe brand up for success. There is no other resource like this available today. Bringing a footwear brand to life is an exciting journey, but understanding tooling design, development, and costs can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to navigate it alone. From outsole molds to cutting dies and 3D-printed prototypes, this guide walks you through the entire process—helping you design, manage, and budget for the equipment that brings your brand vision to reality. With clear explanations, real-world examples, and expert insights from footwear industry veteran Wade Motawi, you’ll gain the confidence to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes for your shoe brand. Wade Motawi, “The Shoe Dog,” from Shoemakers Academy, will teach you how to avoid costly mistakes. Mr. Motawi has spent 25+ years in the shoe trades purchasing millions of dollars worth of footwear molds. From cast steel to CNC-cut aluminum, compression molding to injection tooling, he’s seen it all—and he’s here to guide you through the process. His experience will help you steer clear of common pitfalls, saving you time, money, and frustration while ensuring your brand is built on the right foundation. Whether you're a new sneaker brand owner, a designer, or a product developer, this book simplifies the complex world of footwear tooling for all types of mass production footwear. You’ll learn how to select the right molds, collaborate with factories, and optimize production without overspending. The right tooling is the foundation of every great shoe. Investing in footwear tooling doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right knowledge, you can create high-quality shoes, control costs, and build a brand that lasts. Get your copy of the Footwear Tooling Design Guide today and take the next step in your footwear journey! Large format 81/3" x 11", 415 pages, packed with over 650 color photos of real footwear manufacturing equipment.