Footwear manufacturing the world over has evolved from a cobbler’s craft to a massive industry, with key sourcing countries presenting unique offerings and their own spin on the shoe. From China to ...

The Priority Watch List, which identifies egregious IP-related practices, includes Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, ...

Have you ever had a custom-made shoe? If you lived in a previous century you likely would have. Prior to 1859, when American engineer Lyman Blake invented a sole-sewing machine, shoe-making was ...

Shoe factories across China and Southeast Asia have had their challenges this year, and more obstacles could be ahead as the competitive landscape is expected to heat up. Data from some Asian shoe ...

3D printing production looked like it might be the answer to the long-term promise of mass customization. Can you take the efficiencies of mass production manufacturing and apply them to build-for-one ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

The president’s steep tariffs and erratic moves have turned manufacturing abroad into a minefield, even for entrepreneurs who set up in countries viewed as safe alternatives to China. Shoes designed ...

Whether it's hand-applied bedazzlement or an all new shoe design, the Met Gala sees a range of bespoke shoes.