Introduction to Modern Footwear
Technology
A good basic comprehensive introduction
to the footwear manufacturing process. This
book examines the anatomy, biometry and
biomechanics of the foot, the design and
fabrication of the last as well as a discussion
of footwear design and styles. The entire
manufacturing process is explained from pattern
cutting through lasting and making. (114 pages)
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Acceptable Quality Standards in
the Leather and Footwear Industry
Describes the various physical tests and
necessary standards developed for the testing
of leather, footwear, adhesives and shoe comp-
onents. Compares various national and interna-
tional testing methods. Lists manufacturers of
testing equipment. Essential to the quality control
department of any tannery, shoe manufacturer,
shoe buyer or supplier to these industries. 1996
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American Last Making
By Karl C. Adrian
Designed to give aspiring Last Model Makers,
Shoe Pattern Engineers, Shoe Designer/Stylists,
Product Managers, etc., a step-by-step
procedurethat will help them to excel in their
field. Scalecomparisons - sizing and grading
information -basic pattern layout and bottom
pattern standards all are presented to widen the
horizon ofevery person seriously involved in any
facet ofthe footwear industry, including Retail
and Cat-alog houses. Much of the information
compiledhas been proprietary and has never
beenpublished. $60.00 Order Now

Practical Pattern Making
By Dick Anzelc
This book contains the logical steps from last
drafting to shell building, and the working of
the shell in various constructions. The constru-
ctions include flat lasted, lining making, hand-
sewn, handlaced, trumocs, portifino, snow boots,
Californians, and string lasted. There is also shoe-
making and other information which would be
helpful to a patternmaker.
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Adhesives in Shoe Manufacture
The complete guide to footwear adhesives
covering latex, neoprene, polyurethane, hot
melt and pressure sensitive adhesives. Surface
preparation, selection, testing, trouble-shooting
and safety are also covered.
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Professional Shoe Fitting Manual
By William Rossi and Ross Tenant.
The comprehensive, authoritative training manual
on the professional level of shoe fitting.160-page
hardcover book with 277 illustrations.
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Tom Plant (A biography)
Thomas G. Plant rose from the ranks of shoe
worker to become one of the largest shoe
manufacturers in the world. Along the way he
developed revolutionary new policies for
worker/management relations, launched an
anti-trust battle with United Shoe Machine Co.
(1910) and built one of New England's grandest
estates, the famous "Castle In The Clouds"
which towers above New Hampshire's Lake
Winnepesaukee. A real-life Horatio Alger story
and a fascinating insight into the U.S. shoe
industry in its heyday. (276 pages)
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USM: Serving the Shoemaker for 100 Years
The official centenary history of the British Shoe
Machinery Co., this book traces the company's
beginning from its U.S. roots, but places special
emphasis on its UK deveopments. Packed with
photos, it's an interesting keepsake for anyone
concerned with the footwear manufacturing and
supplier industry. $20.00 Order Now
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes
By Andy Warhol
A collection of the outrageous and bedazzling
images of shoes - from spikes to boots to
mulesthat are some of Warhol's icon images.
Accompanied by witty Warhol quotations these
forty drawings, prints, and watercolors
demonstrate the Pop master's special talent for
transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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Pattern Cutter's Handbook
An easy-to-use, step-by-step guide to producing
patterns for shoemaking. Each major type of foot-
wear has a complete chapter devoted to it. The nine
basic types covered include trainers and basketball
shoes. With each footwear type thereis a detailed
description of each step of the process with measure-
ments given wherever appropriate, and over 300
diagrams illustrating each step. Points to watch for
and pitfalls to avoid are spelled out, so as to ensure
that the reader will stand the best possible chance
of producing a workable pattern
the first time. $75.00 Order Now
Footwear Materials and Process
Technology
An informative book on footwear materials
describing their manufacture, how to test them,
and what to look for when trouble-shooting
factory problems. Both upper and soling mate-
rials (leather and manmades) are covered, as
are insoles, counter and box toe materials,
shanks, needles and threads. (260 pages)
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The Shoe Last
By Jan Pivecka and Siegfried Laure
This is a practical handbook designed for shoe
designers, range builders and anyone concerned
with last design. Extensively illustrated. Topics
include foot measurement, shoe lengths and sizing
systems, tables of width, manufacturing last models,
normalization of shoe lasts, last coordination, most
common last faults, and the creation and grading of
coordinated insoles.$60.00 Order Now
Information Systems for Footwear Manufacturing
By Nicholas Brown
This book will help you answer these questions
in your environment and give a specific
exampleof what user-friendly should really
mean -"What support should manufacturing
begetting?...in short-term planning, cutting,
sewing, lasting, packing, etc." - "Will the
investment in information pay off?...Only if
the system is properly conceived and
implemented!" - "What are the strategic
implications? - what can your competition do
with better information?" - "Is there a way to
reduce the risk of failure?...how to eliminate
thegamble!" Winter 1989
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Profitable Footwear Retailing
By William Rossi
This in-depth look at the footwear business is
written to help readers recognize the exciting
opportunities of the shoe business, stimulate store
growth and prosperity, and indicate the immense
sales potential of footwear, plus related accessories.
Topics covered include: A ShortHistory of American
Shoe Retailing; Store Operations; Inventory; Buying
and Budgeting; Advertising and Prom-otions; Marke-
ting and Merchandising; Selling; The Product;
Fashion and Footwear; Customer Relations; and
VendorRelations. (322 pages) $50.00 Order Now

Modern Pattern Cutting and Design
By H. J. Patrick, F.B.S.I.
Over 125 diagrams are utilized in this ''classic''
text on footwear patterns. The author has many
years' experience as head of the pattern-cutting
and pattern-making department of a world-
renowned footwear manufacturer. (134 pages)
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Slips, Stumbles, & Falls
This book contains 13 peer-reviewed papers given
at a Symposium on "Slips, Stumbles, and Falls -
Pedestrian Footwear and Surfaces". Topics discussed
include the needs of the elderly, the disabled, the
usual pedestrian and on the high forces generated
during common athletic maneuvers. The papers
provide insights into accurate measurement
techniques and the handling of data, and reflect the
views of forensic engineers, product liability
attorneys and footwear experts. OUT OF PRINT

Tips for Shoe Production Volume I: Design
Offers the designer or line builder an inspiring
wealth of suggestions as to how he can upgrade
his models (sometimes at quite a low cost) and
make them more saleable. The tips are in most
cases complemented by illustrations and compr-
ise the whole gamut of designing.
Flexible PVC Cover. (160 pages)
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Tips for Shoe Production Volume II:
Pattern Cutting
Contains numerous instructions for the development
of the pattern, such as special procedures for last
copying, technicaltips for working out the details of
the standard, material-savinghints for creating sect-
ional patterns, different methods for springing
patterns or aids for difficult grading problems.
Flexible PVC Cover. (140 pages)
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Tips For Shoe Production - Volume III: Making
Contains suggestions to improve various
areas of shoe production - cutting, stitching,
bottoming, finishing and "general." Numerous
cost and labor saving ideas. Flexible PVC Cover.
(132 pages)OUT OF PRINT