Footwear training for industry roles

Milan, Italy • 2026 intakes

Hands-on programs in shoe design, shoe pattern making, and development.
Built for the U.S. market, taught in Milan.

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ARSUTORIA SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Footwear Training
for In-Demand Industry Roles

Train using the same methods, tools and processes used in the footwear industry.
Develop the ability to turn ideas into real products.

DESIGN

Shoe Design and
Collection Development

  • 10 weeks
  • € 10,000
  • August 31st, 2026
  • January 11, 2027
  • April 26, 2027

Become a shoe designer by combining creativity and technique.
Learn to design shoes and soles, from sketch to full collections, turning ideas into market-ready products.

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The program includes
  • 4-week Shoe Hand Sketching, Digital Design and AI: hand drawing and digital tools (Photoshop, Illustrator) focused on proportions, function and aesthetics
  • 6-week Shoe Collection Development: build a footwear collection, defining style, target and positioning, with a focus on trends, marketing, and moodboards
TECHNICAL

Shoe Making

  • 2/4 weeks
  • € 3,000 - € 5,500
  • July 6th, 2026
  • November 16, 2026
  • March 30, 2027

A hands-on course to understand how footwear is built, from materials and components to construction and sample making. Includes 24–40 hours of online preparation and focuses on practical work across different styles.

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The program includes
  • 2-week for Traditional Shoemaking: ballerina, sandal, lace-up derby
  • 2-week for Sneakers Shoemaking: leather sneaker (cemented, board-lasted, rubber sole), knitted upper sneaker, women's running sneaker, basketball-style sneaker
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING

Shoe 1 year diploma

  • 38 weeks
  • € 24,000
  • AUGUST 31st, 2026
  • January 11, 2027
  • April 26, 2027

An intensive, hands-on diploma covering the full footwear development process, from concept to prototype. The same collection is developed throughout the entire program, linking design and production feasibility in line with industry workflows.

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The program includes
  • 15-week of design: sketching, digital tools (including AI and 3D), and collection development through market and trend analysis
  • 15-week of technical training: pattern making (manual and CAD) and shoemaking for traditional and sneaker constructions
  • 8-week of final project: develop a shoe prototype from your collection in our state-of-the-art sample room using industry-standard tools and materials
ALUMNI STORIES

What are our former alumni up to?

Graduates have joined product teams at fashion houses and performance brands. The training is built to move you from classroom to sample room.

The professional success of our talents is our greatest satisfaction and the tangible evidence of the effectiveness of our training programs.

Matteo Pasca, Arsutoria School director
EXPLORE YOUR CAREER PATH

Tommaso Ostani

Head of Footwear Industrialization at Golden Goose

Shoe Pattern Making and Prototyping alumnus

Thomas Morra

Footwear developer at Hugo Boss

Shoe 1-Year Program alumnus

Matteo Bellentani

Global Creative Director, Head of Product & Design at Clarks Originals

Shoe Pattern Making and Prototyping, Shoe Design alumnus

Kelly Baillon

VP of Design - Footwear for Karl Lagerfeld & Donna Karan

Shoe 1-year Diploma alumnus

Fausto Costa

Head of Quality Management Supply & Production at Birkenstock

Shoe Design alumnus

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WHY ARSUTORIA
  • Industry-driven training
  • Hands-on, small classes
  • Milan-based campus
  • Lessons in English
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