Shoe making: Athletic Shoes

Course Duration

Objectives

• Identify tools, equipment and components required to construct an athletic shoe
• Cut shoe upper and other components based on given shoe patterns
• Perform manually and or machine stitch shoe uppers and other components and accessories
• Assemble the various shoes’ components to complete the athletic shoe in accordance to industry norms
• Perform finishing on athletic shoes in accordance to industry norms
• Evaluate the workmanship and construction of the athletic shoes
• Take corrective actions to rectify the abnormalities/defects against industry norms or organizational standards

Key Learning Areas

• Types of athletic shoes
• Types of athletic footwear components
• Techniques for cutting athletic footwear components
• Types of athletic shoe constructions
• Types of athletic footwear tools, footwear equipment and machines
• Types of cement or adhesives and its application
• Safety regulations with regards to use of adhesives, tools and equipment
• Types of finishing processes
• Criteria of evaluation for athletic shoes