A shoe designer is a type of fashion designer who focuses solely on creating footwear. A shoe designer can specialize in different footwear, such as sneakers, high-end heels, sandals, cold-weather shoes, athletic footwear and other specialty footwear. Shoe designers focus on both the function and comfort of the materials they choose and the aesthetic qualities of the design and coloring. Some designers, such as those creating athletic or outdoor footwear, may focus more on function than aesthetic appeal. You need to study drawings, be involved in preparing patterns, choosing materials or cutting parts manually following the patterns made. You have to press and bend parts to form the required shape, glue lining materials to leather parts and stitch them together. You may work to prepare leather hides of animals for manufacturing footwear, boots, shoes, sandals, clogs, moccasins similar footwear. You may be involved in the leather finishing sector also which deals with the production of finished industrial, lining or garment leather and includes processes like tanning, flaying, curing, scraping, bleaching, shearing, dyeing, embroidering or embossing.

Shoe designers create the footwear we use for everyday life, dressing up, athletics and outdoor activities. They combine knowledge of materials, design principles and comfort to create high-quality shoes. If you are interested in becoming a shoe designer, it can be beneficial to learn more about what they do.

How to become a shoe designer :- 

 1) Determine if it's the best career path for you

2) Dedicate time to studying design and drawing

3) Consider enrolling in a shoe design program

4) Develop your footwear design specialty

5) Pursue various shoe designing internships

6) Apply for jobs with footwear design companies

7) Consider using your designs to start your own company