Shoes have always protected feet from harm and dirt, rough surfaces and bad weather.

This product will long remain a clothing accessory, one that must first be attractive before it is worn.

Despite mechanisation, the shoe industry is still labour-intensive.150 operations are necessary to produce a pair of shoes.

3 types of manufacturing technology are discussed :
      • Cementing
      • Welted construction (Goodyear)
      • Injection moulding