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Realize the Future of Footwear

Do you love shoes?

Are you a trendsetter?

Perhaps a fashion graduate?

Do you want to understand

the world of shoe design?

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From concept to sampling we can coach you to success. Here at Academy of Shoe (AoS) we are dedicated to mentoring future footwear designers who care and are just as passionate about sustainability as we are. Learn directly from working professionals across the globe what it takes to develop your brand. 

Empowering the Future of
Sustainable Footwear Designers

Our Services

Through limited class size and one on one consulting we are able to facilitate maximum attention from our instructors and guest speakers to the participants. Class may be taught in whole as well as broken down to smaller breakout teams to focus with individual instructors on in areas of their expertise. By mentoring the next generation of designers we hope to not only give them the tools and resources to build great shoes but also the inclination to do it responsibly. Rates depend on program.

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How it Works

Take the first step... Get all the basics of the shoe design business from anywhere in the world according to your schedule. This primer gives you a top down view of the industry from history, design, production and marketing. Additionally you’ll be introduced to the challenges in producing more sustainable fashion. Even if you're not a designer, this is sure to be fun for any shoe aficionado!

Take a deeper step... This limited course gives you a top down view of the industry from history, design, production and marketing in a forum designed for fast paced and fun learning. Learn what the questions are so that you may be able have more sustainable answers. If you're seriously interested this is the best way to understand what it is to be a shoe designer!

Take the final step... This is for those that are serious about pursuing a dream in the shoe design world and sustainability. Learn directly from industry professionals in a one on one environment. You will be coached through all or specific parts of the shoe development process as required by your individual situation. Future professionals and shoe fashionista's, this is your chance!

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