Shoemakers Academy

The Shoemakers Academy: Learn to Make Shoes! We offer online shoemaking courses, textbooks, supplies, and professional coaching to aspiring shoemakers all around the world. Jumpstart your career. Launch your shoe brand. Shoemakers Academy will guide you step-by-step to become a better shoemaker. We have 30+ years of knowledge and experience in the footwear industry and aim to help you reach your goals faster. Just starting or already in the biz? We got you! I’m Wade Motawi, “The Shoe Dog.” In 2004, I created The Sneaker Factory.net website to share with other aspiring shoemakers all the materials and information I wish were available to me when I was starting out. Now, after many years of online sales and 30 years of experience working in the shoe trades, my team has created a bigger and better selection including online courses, textbooks, and supplies for all levels of shoemakers. Welcome to the Shoemakers Academy.com. Modern shoemaking made easy. Learn how to design, develop, manufacture and market footwear. Check out the online video courses and downloadable textbooks and materials not available anywhere else and START TODAY!