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 Need
- Sketchpad
- 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.