How to Design Shoes in 3D: blender footwear tutorials

Are you looking for a great source to learn how to design shoes in 3D?

Learn to create all styles of shoes with my on YouTube
as I publish a new shoe design each month.

Dive into these 100% FREE Blender tutorials currently available on YouTube, tailored for passionate shoe creators and fashion designers!

Unveil the secrets and techniques you need to make stunning 3D shoe designs. 

Red ankle strap 3d model design with accent of gold details.
Length of Tutorial: 3 hours 26 minutes
Footwear Style: Ankle Strap High Heels
Pastel brown and caramel men's dress shoes in a custom oxford design style.
Length of Tutorial: 1 hour 28 minutes
Footwear Style: Oxford Dress Shoe

Shoe Designer: Kenal Louis

Portrait closeup  of product designer for hire kenal louis

Creative Passions:
Art, Design, 3D, Fashion


Hi there my name is kenal Louis I am a brand and product designer. The experience I have is over 25 years in creating visual art through drawing. Along with that art experience comes ad additional 10 plus years of graphic design experience.

Why am I creating these shoe designs tutorials and publishing them online for free, when I could put them in a course to sell?

We all have a story to tell and desire to reach the audience that is our own tribe. My aspiration is that I will create these videos and reach people who share similar interests and passion for footwear.

This may evolve later to other creative directions like character designs, furniture designs and more.

For the time being I invite you to join me in this journey and even a step further on PATREON to support branding design pro as I develop this community from ground up as well as work to consistently create the best content for creative mines like you.

Enjoy the tutorials!

Dive into 3D Shoe Design: Getting Started with Blender for Footwear 

The blender 3D software logo wordmark with icon.

Have you ever considered blending your passion for fashion with the dynamic world of 3D design?

Blender, an exceptional shoe design software, offers a powerful toolkit for those looking to create 3D shoes.

Every year, the developers make more innovations to the tool, and it's become more of an industry-standard tool than ever before.

Whether you're an established fashion designer or an aspirant looking to break into the shoe market, this guide is tailored just for you. Business also utilize 3D rendering in their fashion branding for ad campaigns and more.

Blender is a great tool for designing shoes in 3D because it lets you make really detailed and complex shoe models. It has special tools that help you add cool textures and designs to the shoes. Blender is also good because it works with different types of files needed for making the shoes in real life.

STL Format for 3D Printing

One important file type is the STL file, which is used a lot in 3D printing to test out new shoe designs. This means you can see how your shoe design looks and feels as a real object. Blender helps shoe designers turn their ideas into actual shoes smoothly, from the first sketch to the final product.

From Concept to Digital Model 

Have you ever wondered how you can design your own high heels or other types of shoes from scratch? It begins with a spark, an idea. But transitioning from a mere concept to a tangible 3D design requires some finesse and know-how:

  • Sketch First: Before hopping onto Blender, sketch out your design. Having a 2D blueprint is always beneficial.
  • Begin with Basics: Start with a standard foot model. This provides a foundation, ensuring your shoe fits perfectly.
  • Details Matter: Don't shy away from intricate designs. Blender supports detailed work, allowing you to bring even the most elaborate ideas to life.
Two models of 3D Printed shoe lasts on a drafting mat.

Shoe Last 3D Model

A shoe last is a three-dimensional model of a foot used by shoe designers to build and shape a shoe. It's very important in shoe design because it ensures that the shoe will fit comfortably and correctly on a person's foot. The last gives the shoe its shape, size, and style, acting as a mold around which the shoe is constructed.

Using a last is crucial because every foot is different, and the last helps to tailor the shoe to fit well. It affects how the shoe feels when worn and can impact a person's balance and comfort.

For example, the last determines the shoe's width, heel height, and toe shape. Designers can use different lasts for different types of shoes, like boots, sneakers, or high heels, to make sure each kind of shoe supports the foot properly.

In the design process, the shoe last is also used to test and adjust the shoe before it is made in final materials.

This step is important to avoid costly mistakes and ensure the shoe will be comfortable for walking, running, or any other activity it's designed for. Using a last helps designers create shoes that are not only good-looking but also good-fitting and functional.

Gradient 3D obj and fbx model of a shoe last.

Original 3D Footwear Designs: Footwear Design Portfolio

Pair your 3D shoe designs with a professional and custom branding for business package to create a compelling brand story that captures attention. Ensure your designs and brand step forward with confidence.

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