Footwear

We provide high-precision 3D scanning and reverse engineering services tailored to the footwear industry, supporting manufacturers, designers, and tooling specialists in the digitisation and development of complex components. Our workflow is ideal for capturing accurate geometry from physical parts such as shoe lasts, soles, and moulds, enabling reliable data for design refinement, fit optimisation, and production. Using professional-grade 3D scanners, we acquire detailed surface data which is then processed into clean, watertight meshes and converted into fully editable CAD models (STEP, IGES, Parasolid). This allows precise control over shape, symmetry, and dimensional accuracy, essential for grading, prototyping, and tooling.

Typical Footwear Components

The service bridges the gap between the physical and digital world, supporting a complete workflow:

• We commonly work with:

  • Shoe lasts (last design and modification)
  • Outsoles and midsoles (sole geometry and tread patterns)
  • Heels and platforms
  • Orthopaedic and custom insoles
  • Footwear moulds and tooling
  • Complete shoes and trainers (for replication or redesign)
  • Steel toe caps and safety components
  • Footwear accessories and technical parts