Throughout the footwear design process, prototypes are a critical step in bringing shoes from concept to reality – but until now the step has been slow and costly. That’s where Mimaki comes in.

In this story, Veronica Giron shares her experience of studying a footwear short course at London College of Fashion and how it helped her build a successful career in the footwear industry.

Shoemakers got a deep dive into the uses of artificial intelligence for footwear design on Monday, when Andy Polk, senior vice president at the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, hosted ...

When approaching the design for an athletic shoe — or for sports equipment in general — performance is key. Numerous factors make up a performance shoe, and the requirements vary by shoe function; ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. Natural footwear company Notace released its first shoe in fall ...