How to Design Men’s Shoes

The designers of men’s shoes typically have a specific style in mind when they begin designing a shoe. Common factors to consider when designing a men’s shoe include the style, color, materials and the heel. A simple shoe design can be done with pencil and paper.
Things You’ll NeedSketchpad Pencils Draw the general outline of the shoe based on the specific style. For example, a brogue has a low heel with a toe cap and an oxford is a formal shoe with laces that is lower than the ankle. A sneaker is a casual shoe designed for a variety of physical activities. Choose the color for your men’s shoe. Dress shoes typically have neutral colors such as black, brown, gray and white, which allows the shoe to match a variety of clothing. Sneakers are usually made in brighter colors such as blue, red, green and yellow. Fill in your shoe design with pencils of the appropriate color. Select the materials for your shoes. Formal dress shoes such as oxfords and loafers are typically made from some type of leather. Sneakers use a combination of materials to provide the comfort and support required from this type of shoe. Typical materials for a sneaker include cloth, leather and rubber. Create a heel for the men’s shoe. Formal shoes typically have a hard heel that is at least 1/2 inch in height. Sneakers usually have a depression under the sole to provide greater cushioning for the heel. Sandals generally do not have a heel.