3DShoemaker can be used to develop shoe lasts for making custom and bespoke footwear. The first step in designing such lasts is to import a foot model. In this post I’ll explain how to do this, specifically for full 3D foot models. The video below covers the same topic. For […]
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The following is an explanation on how to update 3DShoemaker. For whatever Rhino edition you have (7, 8, etc.), make sure you are running the latest most up to date version (service release) of it for WINDOWS, otherwise you might not be able to find the plugin in the package […]
3DShoemaker is a plugin for the commercial CAD software Rhino3D. The following is a guide to getting started using 3DShoemaker. If you’re new to Rhino, you might watch this interface tutorial first, and try out their free trial. If you are trying to figure out how to install 3DShoemaker, see […]
3DShoemaker is the first and only fully parametric shoe last design software. If you’re just getting started, please first check out the introduction tutorial. Then to learn more, please check out some more detailed tutorials below. Subscribe
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Update: We recently posted about an alternative to tracing a foot by hand, which is to use a 2D flatbed desktop document scanner to scan the foot directly. An outline of a foot is an essential input for creating bespoke and custom shoe lasts. On this page, we’ll show you […]
Foot girth measurements are an essential input for creating bespoke and custom shoe lasts. This page is a guide on measuring the foot girths that are necessary for ordering custom and bespoke shoe lasts from us. We always measure foot girths while the foot is semi-weightbearing (seated position). It’s possible […]
All of our standard shoe lasts are also available as custom shoe lasts. Simply select one, choose “Custom” from the Level of Customization drop down, and fill out the required info. The following is some general guidance for ordering custom shoe lasts. The most challenging part of making custom shoes […]
In order for a shoe built on a custom shoe last to properly fit a foot, the shoe last needs to be designed with appropriate allowances. This makes the fit snug yet gives the foot space to move in the shoe where necessary, which is crucial for proper function and […]
When ordering our custom shoe lasts, you’ll need to specify the various measurements. One way to determine them is from foot measurements plus allowances. Such foot measurements consist of girth and linear measurements. You can get foot girth measurements via a tailor tape measure (see our measuring foot girths guide). […]