Learn to Design Sneakers in Milan
Milan, Italy • 2026 intakesHands-on sneaker design and shoemaking programs. From your first sketch to a finished sample - taught in Milan, built for the U.S. market.
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Sneaker Design Training,
the Industry Way
Train with the same methods, tools and processes used by the brands you know. Learn to design sneakers and shoes, engineer them, and turn your concept into a real sample.
Shoe and Sneaker Design and Collection Development
- 10 weeks
- € 10,000
- August 31st, 2026
- January 11, 2027
- April 26, 2027
Become a footwear designer by combining creativity and technique. Learn to design sneakers, shoes and soles - from sketch to a full collection, turning ideas into market-ready products.
GET INFO- 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
Sneaker Making and 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 sneakers and shoes are built, from materials and components to construction and sample making. You build real sneakers with your own hands. Includes 24-40 hours of online preparation.
GET INFO- 2-week for Sneakers Shoemaking: leather sneaker (cemented, board-lasted, rubber sole), knitted upper sneaker, women's running sneaker, basketball-style sneaker
- 2-week for Traditional Shoemaking: ballerina, sandal, lace-up derby
Shoe 1 year diploma - Design, Tech, Prototype
- 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.
GET INFO- 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
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.
Tommaso Ostani
Shoe Pattern Making and Prototyping alumnus
Thomas Morra
Shoe 1-Year Program alumnus
Matteo Bellentani
Shoe Pattern Making and Prototyping, Shoe Design alumnus
Kelly Baillon
Shoe 1-year Diploma alumnus
Fausto Costa
Shoe Design alumnus
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- Industry-driven training
- Hands-on, small classes
- Milan-based campus
- Lessons in English