Learn how to develop and manufacture shoes that:
 
  • have optimal fit
  • can be made in an automated way, suited for both mass production and local on-demand systems
  • can be renewed and reused
  • can be unmade
After this course you will be able to:

  • Greatly improve the fit of your collections and decide what kind of custom sizing you might need, if any
  • Confidently choose from and apply a wide range of modern manufacturing methods and the materials that are related to them
  • Develop shoes that can be fully or partially changed to be reused before they are discarded
  • Rework existing designs, so they can meet eco legislations, using a clear system
  • Upgrade/repair existing shoes at scale
  • Understand the reality of end-of-life systems and contribute to designing and implementing such systems

Courses

forecast
2026 - 2046

Our new programs are built on Footwearology’s long-term professional vision for the future of the footwear industry. 
The forecast explores long-term societal shifts, technology developments, sustainability transitions, and their impact on footwear design, materials, production, and business models.

The complete forecast (40 pages) is now available for purchase.