Your first shoe design
Start with an outline. Fill a panel, check your views and save a project you can reopen.
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Shoe design guides
Learn to create a shoe concept, turn photos into outlines, compare colors and prepare a clear design handoff with Kicks.
Turn your photos into shoe templates
Take consistent reference photos and turn them into a set of colorable views.
Read the guide →Plan colors and material choices
Give every color a job and keep material intentions separate from physical specifications.
Read the guide →Prepare a useful design handoff
Package the design clearly and identify what a developer still needs to resolve.
Read the guide →
Try the live designer
Your design, in four steps.
Select a design, try colours or patterns, switch between four views and download your result.
Explore the runner studyWhat you can make here
Kicks helps you communicate the appearance of a shoe: its panel colors, pattern placement, proposed materials, logos and notes. You can work from a supplied outline or import photos of a shoe you have permission to use. The editor runs in your browser; an account is optional for designing and downloading files.
Start with the first guide if you are new to the studio. If you already have a reference shoe, use the photo guide to prepare its views. Before approaching a developer or manufacturer, read the export guide so you can explain which details are decided and which still need development.
Common questions
Do I need an account?
No. You can design and use Save file without signing in. Save design stores work in an account so you can reopen it on another device. Browser-only photo sets are tied to that browser and may be lost if its storage is cleared.
Does choosing a material simulate it?
No. The material selector records an intention for a filled region. It does not predict texture, stretch, weight, durability or manufacturing feasibility. Request a physical swatch and a sample before committing to production.
Can a factory manufacture directly from an export?
The export is a concept reference. A footwear developer must still resolve dimensions, lasts, patterns, grading, construction, components and testing. Use the export to begin that discussion, and ask the intended manufacturer which technical documents it requires.