ADIDAS SHOES

Topics Covered:-

AboutShoes Making Company

How Shoes Are Made: Step By Step
 ABOUT ADIDAS

 Adidas, the German sports gear maker has found a booming market
for shoes in India. The founder of Adidas is Adolf Dassler . It was
found in 1949 and headquarter is located in Germany. The brand was
very famous in India since the 1970s when its shoes were imported
by those returning from trips abroad. It is one of the best sports shoe
brands in India. Now, Adidas sports shoes are available online as well
as in brand stores across India.
How Does a Factory Make Shoes?
Step 1: Measurements & Selection of Style
The beauty of a bespoke shoe is that it fits like a
glove – or at least it should do! Handmade shoes are
so unique to wear because they are in tune with the
foot’s anatomy. Thanks to the high quality leather
used, they will mold to fit the foot’s pressure points
and respect its differences in muscle density. To
begin the journey, our Master Last-Maker measures
the client’s foot, while the client selects the shoe
shape, materials and design. After the measurement
process is complete, a series of pictures and scans of
the foot are taken to refer back to the intricate
details which will be used to create the shoe lasts. 

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Step 2: Shoe Last Making
Before the shoe manufacturing process starts, the last
comes first. A Shoe last is the physical base on how your
shoes are made. A last is a mould that emulates a foot to
give the shoe its shape. These are carved from wood or
plastic and every left and right shoe needs one to
determine its shape and size. But a last is no vague foot-
shaped lump of wood and there are things to take into
account when creating one. That includes how a foot
rolls when one walks and how this will affect factors
such as heel height. Later in the shoemaking process the
last is placed inside the shoe so it can be modelled
around it. It’s used again once the shoe is almost finished
to make sure the end fit matches the original design.

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Step 3: Pattern Cutting & Clicking

Our Shoe Designer or Cutter takes over at this stage, having been given
the measurements and the finished shoe last. The Cutter’s first job is to
make a paper pattern for the style of shoe chosen by the client. The
pattern consists of various, some might say, strangely named pieces:
vamp, cap, tongue, and quarters. Using these pieces as a guide, the
Cutter then cuts the leather which will be used to create the shoe’s
upper.
Like the Last-Maker, the Cutter is a highly skilled individual with the
talent to design footwear on paper and turn it into the beginning of
a bespoke shoe. One of the Cutter’s finest skills is his ability to choose
the perfect leather by assessing its weight and pliability. Of course, its
quality never comes into question! If you’re looking to start your own
shoe line, then these are the guys that know how to create a shoe that
looks good & performs well. 

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Step 4: Assembling the Shoe

Next up in the shoe manufacturing process, the Cutter gives the last,
patterns, and cut leather to the Closer. The closer is responsible to stitch
the loose pieces of leather together to form the finished uppers. It’s at
this point that the Closer will include linings and any trimmings that the
style of shoe demands. These could be anything from broguing and
binding to elastics and lace holes. Having assembled the pieces, like a
stylish jigsaw, the Closer pulls the upper over the last to ensure it’s the
right shape. The finished upper is then tacked into place.

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Step 5: The Trial Shoe

Our shoe is really starting to come together. But before going into
production, the client is invited to a fitting to see how the shoes look
and fit. They’ll have the opportunity to make any revisions such as the
height of the heel and the shape at the toe.
Attention to detail is everything in handmade shoes so while the client
is wearing the shoe, the Master Last-Maker takes final measurements.
He will also make incisions to check the shoe for even the slightest
pressure on the foot. Comfort is key and this process enables the artisan
to make any adjustments, however tiny, to the client’s last.

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Step 6: Final Craftsmanship

Now the custom shoes are ready to go through to the master craftsman’s
hands. The maker will add in the toe and heel stiffeners and shape the insole
to the bottom of the last. Depending on the type of shoe construction selected
by the client, the maker will perform the steps necessary to attach the sole to
the upper. Goodyear, Blake & Adhesive are a few types of constructions in
shoemaking. The Goodyear welt being the most intricate shoemaking process
dating back to 1872. Using three nails, the first step is to temporarily attach
the insole below the shoe last. Then a rubber ridge is fixed to the insole and
the shaft is laced and fitted over the last. It’s then attached to the insole using
hot glue and nails.
Once the shoe upper is in perfect shape, it’s time to stitch an approximately
3mm wide piece of leather – a welt – to the insole and the lining. The welt is
then precisely stitched into place by hand. The beauty of the Goodyear
method is that if the shoe wears out over time, the entire sole can be changed,
adding more life to your much loved bespoke shoes. 

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Step 7: The Shoe Room

Last stop: the shoe room. Here, the Last-Maker gives the completed shoe to
the Finisher who carefully removes the last from the shoe. He will rub out any
small imperfections inside the shoe and fit the seatsocks. With his tools of the
trade – brushes, cloths, and polish mixed with water – the Finisher transforms
the shoe into a beautiful end product. Although his role may seem small, it’s
extremely vital for a luxurious end product. 
Each and every shoe then undergoes one last, final quality check before it is
packaged and shipped to the client.

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 MADE BY:-
AMAN RAJ AMAN
CLASS- 8 “A”
ROLL NO.- 08
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