​   Shoe design is a complex process that starts from sketching future model of footwear. The shoe designer must start with determining  several things of future shoe model:
1. Type  of footwear for women/men/children ( sandals, moccasins, pumps, boots, etc)
2. Heel height  and its shape  (low, medium, high heel; block, stiletto, etc)
3. Shape of the shoe last toe (round, oval, pointed, almond-haped, etc)
4. Materials for upper, lining, sole and its texture (leather, textile, etc)
5. Actual design work based on  inspiration and foot structure (pattern lines to determine shoe details). 
6. Hardware and other decorative elements  (bows, lacing, perforation, etc), types of  seams (single, double, decorative), edge finishing.