THE ART OF SHOE DESIGN PART 2

Part 2 is the continuation of Vaggelis Doukakis’ professional footwear design series, expanding into advanced types of shoes and boots. Building upon the foundations of Part 1, this second volume provides a complete visual and technical reference for creating sandals, moccasins, boots, and digital design patterns.

Packed with detailed measurements, step-by-step drawings, and photographic references, this book brings the same precision and clarity of craftsmanship to more complex footwear types.

Contents:

– Various shoe designs (advanced examples)

– Sandals and flip-flops (pattern creation and variations)

– Measuring the last for sandals

– Boot design (with or without zipper, with pleats, etc.)

– Measuring lasts for boots (with or without zipper)

– Moccasins (construction and design)

– International and custom measurement systems

– Introduction to simple digital shoe design

Who It’s For:

Footwear designers, professionals, students, and technicians who want to master the structure and design of every shoe type — from open sandals to tall boots — whether working by hand or digitally.

What Makes It Unique:

– Combines traditional craft techniques with modern digital applications.

– Includes measurement systems for all kinds of lasts and shoe types.

– Shows detailed axes, symmetry, and proportions for accurate pattern development.

– Written by Vaggelis Doukakis, with over 40 years of experience in real shoe manufacturing.

Why You’ll Love It:

This volume gives you the tools to design any shoe — with the same precision used in professional footwear production. Whether you prefer manual drafting on transparent paper or digital design, this guide shows you every principle clearly and practically.

Keywords:

footwear design, sandal pattern making, boot design, moccasin design, shoe making, digital shoe design, footwear engineering, shoe industry, technical footwear drawing, artisan shoes, footwear design education, pattern drafting