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10/01/2019

ABOUT THE CHILDREN SCHOOL SHOE

The children foot is a continuous developing foot which needs such a footwear satisfies all the requirement at every age. As the children foot is continuously growing there is a need to change footwear after 8-9 months.

The main recommendations for children school footwear are-
1- Footwear with soft leather, light weight & anti slip soles.
2- Soft toe-puff & Stiffeners.
3- Sufficient toe room.
4- There should be multi fitting system.
5- More comfortable top line.

SPECIFICATION

Party CFTI
Size 31
Leather (Upper) Cow Softy
Lining Cow DD + Cloth
Foam 3 mm
Last Sanghavi (27322068)
Sole PU/TPR
Insole Non Stechable Textile
Toe-Puff Ping Pong (Non woven type)
Stiffener Ping Pong (Double Backs)
Eyelet 200 No.

MATERIAL CHART (One Pair)

Sl. No. Part Material Required Area (Pcs.) Rate Cost Per Pair Remarks
01. Upper
(i) Vamp
(ii) Quarter
(iii) Back Pcs Cow Softy
(Thick- 0.9mm) 9.28 sqdm
(1.0 sq feet) Rs. 6.30/-
sqdcm Rs. 58.50/-
(appox.)

02. Lining (Leather)
(i) Quarter
(ii) Heel Grip
(iii) Socks
(vi) Tongue Cow D.D.
(Thick- 0.7mm) 10.05 sqdm
(1.08 sq feet) Rs. 40/-
Sq. feet Rs. 43.50/-
(appox.)

03. Lining (Vamp) Unbleached
Textile (cotton) 3.79 dm2 Rs. 30/-
1.5 X 1.0 Mtr. Rs. 1.00/-
(appox.)

04. Insole Non stretchable
Textile (stroble) 3.79 dm2 Rs. 30/-
1.5 X 1.0 Mtr. Rs. 1.00/-
(appox.)

05. Toe-Puff Ping Pong (0.7 mm)
(Non woven type) 1.62 dm2 Rs. 265/-
1 Mtr2 Rs. 4.30/-
(appox.)

06. Stiffener Ping Pong (0.9 mm)
(Double Backer) 0.92 dm2 Rs. 362/-
1 Mtr2 Rs. 4.20/-
(appox.)

07. Foam 3 mm Rs. 4.00/-
(appox.)

08. Latex Foam Tick 2 mm 3.00 dm2 Rs. 3.00/-
(appox.)

09. Eyelet Metal (Coloured)
200 No. 08 No. Rs. 70/-
Per Pcs Rs. 0.50/-
(appox.)
10. Thread Rs. 3.00/-
(appox.)

11. Lace Rs. 2.00/-
(appox.)

12. Reinforcement Tape Rs. 0.50/-
(appox.)

13. Silica Gel Pouch 01 No. Rs. 10/-
Per 100 Pcs Rs. 0.10/-
(appox.)

14. Packing Material Shoe Box etc. 01 No. Rs. 10/- Rs. 10.00/-
(appox.)

15. Sole PU / TPR 01 Pair Rs. 65.00/-
(appox.)

CUTTING

Sequence of Operation:-

1- Upper Cutting:-
a. Vamp Cutting
b. Quarter Cutting
c. Back Piece Cutting

2- Lining Cutting:-
a. Quarter Cutting
b. Heel Grip Cutting
c. Tongue Cutting
d. Socks Cutting
e. Vamp Cutting
f. Strobal Cloth Cutting

3- Others:-
a. Toe-Puff & Stiffener Cutting
b. Inter Lining Cutting
c. Foam Cutting

4- Inter Lining Attaching (Lamination).
5- Marking – Upper/Lining
6- Skiving – Upper/Lining
7- Stamping

Sl.No. Machine’s Name Process Qty. Total Qty. By Manual
01. Die Cutting M/C Upper Cutting – 08
Lining Cutting – 04
Cloth Cutting – 02
Toe/Stiffener Cutting - 02 16 Nos. Skilled – 60

02. Foam Cutting M/C Toe/Stiffener Cutting - 02 02 Nos. Semi Skilled – 04

03. Stamping M/C Socks Stamping - 01 01 Nos. --

04. Inter Lining Attaching M/C
(Lamination M/C) To Laminate Cloth - 01 01 Nos. --

05. Marking -- -- Semi Skilled – 08

06. Skiving M/C Upper Skiving – 06
Lining Skiving – 04
Toe/Stiffener Skiving - 02 12 Nos. --

Total Men Power Requirement By Machine By Manual
Skilled 32 Nos. 70 Nos.
Semi Skilled 08 Nos. 14 Nos.
Un Skilled (Helper) 32 Nos. 40 Nos.

CLOSING
Sequence of Operation:-
Quarter Folding

Back Seam Attaching & Stitching

Seam Rubbing & Tapping

Back Piece Attaching & Stitching

Quarter Lining + Heel Grip Attaching + Stitching

Top line Stitching & Turn

Quarter Padding

Bagging (Bagged Over)

Top Line Stitching & Trimming

Eyelet Fixing & Attaching

Foam Padding on Vamp

Cloth Lining on Vamp Attaching

Tongue Lining Attaching + Stitching

Trimming (Quarter top line)

Vamp + Quarter Attaching + Stitching

Counter (Stiffener) Attaching + Molding

Toe-Puff Attaching + Molding (Pre forming)

Strobeling

Treads Barning

Cleaning

Sl.No. Machine’s Name Process Qty. Total Qty. By Manual
01. Flatbed Sewing M/C -- 14 Nos. --

02. Postbed Sewing M/C -- 08 Nos. --

03. Zigzag Sewing M/C -- 02 Nos. --

04. Eyeleting M/C -- 02 Nos. --

05. U-Binding M/C -- 02 Nos. --

06. Strobel M/C -- 02 Nos. --

07. Toe-Puff Attaching +
Molding M/C -- 01 Nos. --

08. Stiffener Attaching +
Molding M/C -- 01 Nos. --

Total Men Power Requirement By Machine By Manual
Skilled 40 Nos. --
Semi Skilled 30 Nos. --
Un Skilled (Helper) 14Nos. --

BOTTOM
Sequence of Operation:-
Upper Mulling

Last Inserting

Wrinkle Removing

Heat Setting

Pasting

Delasting

Finishing

Sock Inserting

Lacing

Packing

Sl.No. Machine’s Name Process Qty. Total Qty. By Manual
01. Mulling M/C 04 04 Nos. --

02. Wrinkle Chaser M/C 02 02 Nos. --

03. Mock Iron (Hand) 04 04 Nos. --

04. Heat Setter M/C 02 02 Nos. --

05. PU- Sole Attaching M/C 01 01 Nos. --

06. Delasting M/C 02 02 Nos. --

07. Finishing M/C 04 04 Nos. --

Total Men Power Requirement By Machine By Manual
Skilled 15 Nos. --
Semi Skilled 20 Nos. --
Un Skilled (Helper) 15 Nos. --

UPPER LEATHER ALLOWANCE
Style……………………….. Date………………..
Pattern No………………... Drafted…………….
Last………………………… Skin Size…………..

MATERIAL
1 KID 2. F.G SIDE 3. SUEDE
Part No. of Pcs per Pair Scale Dimensions (cm) Pattern Scale (s) dm2 Spread (A) dm2
Gross Pattern S(1.205+S/A) dm2
Area dm2 S(1.098+S/A) 90 dm2

Vamp 02 23.6 X 15.5 3.65
Quarter 04 30.7 X 5.5 X 2 3.37
Back Pcs 02 7.5 X 5.5 0.41




2nd Waste Total 7.43 dm2
Gross Area
3rd Waste %
Allowance
+ 25%



= 7.43 + 1.85 = 9.28 dm2
= 0.998 sq feet
= 1.0 sq feet

UPPER LEATHER ALLOWANCE
Style……………………….. Date………………..
Pattern No………………... Drafted…………….
Last………………………… Skin Size…………..

MATERIAL
1 KID 2. F.G SIDE 3. SUEDE
Part No. of Pcs per Pair Scale Dimensions (cm) Pattern Scale (s) dm2 Spread (A) dm2
Gross Pattern S(1.205+S/A) dm2
Area dm2 S(1.098+S/A) 90 dm2

Vamp 02 30.6 X 15.3 4.68
Quarter 04 (17.6 X 12.7) X 2 4.47
Back Pcs 02 11.4 X 3.4 0.38




2nd Waste Total 9.53 dm2
Gross Area
3rd Waste % + 25%
Allowance




2.38 + 9.53 = 11.91 dm2
= 1.28 sq feet

LINING LEATHER ALLOWANCE
Style……………………….. Date………………..
Pattern No………………... Drafted…………….
Last………………………… Skin Size…………..

MATERIAL
1 KID 2. F.G SIDE 3. SUEDE
Part No. of Pcs per Pair Scale Dimensions (cm) Pattern Scale (s) dm2 Spread (A) dm2
Gross Pattern S(1.205+S/A) dm2
Area dm2 S(1.098+S/A) 90 dm2

Heel Grip 02 23.66 X 15.3 1.51
Socks 02 19.6 X 15.3 2.99
Tongue 02 12.6 X 6.5 0.81
Quarter 04 18 X 7.6 X 2 2.73



2nd Waste Total 8.04 dm2
Gross Area
3rd Waste % + 13%
Allowance




= 8.04 dm2 + 2.01 dm2
= 10.05 dm2
= 1.08 sq feet

UPPER LEATHER ALLOWANCE
Style……………………….. Date………………..
Pattern No………………... Drafted…………….
Last………………………… Skin Size…………..

MATERIAL
1 KID 2. F.G SIDE 3. SUEDE
Part No. of Pcs per Pair Scale Dimensions (cm) Pattern Scale (s) dm2 Spread (A) dm2
Gross Pattern S(1.205+S/A) dm2
Area dm2 S(1.098+S/A) 90 dm2

Vamp 02 23.5 X 11.7 2.74 2.74 dm2
Quarter 04 26.5 X 4.7 2.49 2.49 dm2
Back Pcs 02 8.1 X 2.6 0.21 0.21 dm2




2nd Waste Total
Gross Area

3rd Waste % + 25%
Allowance 5.44 dm2
1.36 dm2


Total = 5.44 + 1.36 = 6.80 dm2
= 0.73 sq feet

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05/07/2017

URGENT REQUIREMENTS IN AGRA FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY INDUSTRIES.

LEATHER FOOTWEAR
1) SR. MERCHANT/ (FOR AGRA) Ladies High fashion footwear. Must have good communication skill & Good Technical skills
Position: 2
Exp : 5-8 Years
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Salary 40-50 k.

2) SR. COSTING MANAGER/ (FOR AGRA) LADIES High fashion footwear. Must have good Technical skills
Position: 3
Exp: 6-8 Years
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Salary 40-50 k.+

3) SR. R&D HEAD CUM TECHNICAL MANAGER / (FOR AGRA) LADIES High fashion footwear. Must have good Technical KNOWLEDGE & skills
Position: 1
Exp: 7-8 Years
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Salary 60-70 k.

4) TESTING PHYSICAL ANALYST / (FOR AGRA) SAFETY footwear. Must have good Technical KNOWLEDGE & skills
Position: 1
Exp: 3-4 Years
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Salary 21---26 k.


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Note : At the time of forwarding the Resume Kindly mention the serial number & Position Applied For…in subject of the mail.
You can also forward your resume at whats up No. 8650532127…PLS DO NOT MAKE ANY CALL
Technical interview will be conducted in Agra.
Best Wishes

SONENDRA SINGH
Assets consultancy
Ex Asst. Director C.F.T.I (MSME TDC) Govt.Of India,
Ex.Project Head NIIFT Mohali. (Footwear division) Govt. Of Punjab,
Mail: [email protected]

17/11/2016

BOTTOM CLICKING

BOTTOM CLICKING:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS:

The following hand tools are important in the manufacture of chappals for cutting and preparing for the bottom components:

1. MCKAY KNIFE:

This is made out of light knife with a tight fitted feruled wooden handle. This is very handy and easy for the worker for all cutting operations. Made of hack saw blade with a sharp cutting leveled edge.
The three main parts are-

1. Tight fitted handle
2. Ferule (or) iron ring
3. Blade [bevel point]

SPECIFICATIONS:

Blade’s length ……..2 ½” to 3”
Handles length……..4”
Width of the blade….1”
Thickness of the blade…….1 to 1.5mm

CARE AND MAINTENANCE:

1. Cutting edge of the knife should always be sharp
2. Should not be mixed up with other tools.
3. The cutting edge should be kept as sharp as a razor
4. It should be arranged on a separate space in the shoe makers kit or bench
5. The knife should be used only for that purpose to which it is meant.
6. Handle should always be tight
7. While handing over the knife to others the cutting edge should always face you.

2. MARKING AWL:

It is usually made out of stiff steel or iron tool. The shaft shape may be like that of an awl or even round. Awl is chiefly used for marking the layout and to open the stitches.


3. SPECIFICATIONS:

Handles length-3” to 3.5”
Screw wrench- 20 to 22mm
Diameter-11mm
Shafts length-15 gauge
Tapering length-2 to 2.5”
Shaft is filled light with the help of tube wrench screw for holding the shank.
4. DIVIDER:

Used for drawing circles curvature and to punch holes on the heel top pieces. It is also used as a measuring device.

SPECIFICATION:

Length of the stand from the centre of the centre nut -5.5”

5. STEEL SCALE:

Used for measuring the length, width of the various components.

6. CLICKING BOARD:

7. BUFFER OR SCRAPPER EQUIPMENTS:
1. Table 2. Oil stone

VARIOUS BOTTOM COMPONENTS THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
AND THE MATERIALS FROM WHICH THEY ARE MADE.

CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT COMPONENTS-

Leather is one of the best bottom materials because it surpasses other materials like crape, rubber, synthetic material etc. In quality it is more suitable for hot countries like India.

THE VARIOUS CHARACTERISTICS ARE:

1. Resistance to wear and tear

2. Resistance to pe*******on of moisture

3. Flexibility-shoes, boots etc. Made out of flexible material, produces and even wear and tear rather than using a heavy and rigid material

4. Air permeability-this is an important property encounter with the foot wear since sweat in the form of perspiration is carried out by the insole i.e. Leather breathes due to the purpose nature of the leather. This is more in the case of vegetable tanned leather

5. Easy of working or adaptability in manufacturing conditions i.e. It can be roughened, attached channeled possess good adhesive property easy to finish etc.
6. Above all leather should be light in weight since it reduces fatigue during walking. Thus all the above mentioned properties are encounter with leather

INSOLE:-

It is a piece of leather or any other material made for the purpose which reproduces the exact shape of the bottom portion of the last to which the upper, sole is attached by following different methods of construction.
The ideal qualities of an insole are:

1. It should be flexible
2. It should quickly dry out the moisture which it receives in the form of perspiration from the foot during wear.
3. It should assist the type of construction.
4. It should be comfortable in wear.
5. It should be light in weight.

MATERIALS:

[a] Leather: The properties of leather are already discussed

[b] Leather board: It is a product obtained in the sheet form by treating leather fibers with latex. This has got almost 111 by properties to that of leather

[c] Cellulose board: product obtained by treating wood pulp with latex. Various grades of cellulose boards are available.

SOLE:

This is also called as out sole this is the bottom portion of the footwear which comes in direct contact with the ground.

The ideal qualities of a sole are:

1. Should be flexible
2. Should be rigid
3. Should be uniform
4. Should be resistant to the action of acids, solvents and other chemicals.

MATERIALS:

a. LEATHER:
Vegetable tanned leather and chrome tanned leather are used for this purpose.
Vegetable Tanned leather posses the all above mentions properties.
On the other hand chrome tanned leather is not as flexible as Vegetable Tanned and varies with the temperature. it resists more heat.

b. VULCANIZED RUBBE:

This is obtained by mixing rubber with suitable properties of sulphure. (Say 2 to 2.5%) and subjected to heating it undergoes and chemical change called vulcanization and loss into undesirable stickiness thereby rendering some useful properties like flexibility, waterproof etc.

c. PLANTATION CRAPE :-

This has the same advantage as the vulcanized rubber except that it is difficult to finish a good edge; it tends to distort the edge. Spreads in wear and impervious to water v***r.
d. FELT AND RUBBER LATEX:-

This is particularly used for sports shoes. it resist water fairly flexible and are not impervious to water v***r.

e. M.C.RUBBER (MICROCELLULOSE)

As the name implies it is light in weight. Owing to its micro cellulose nature and thus provides a cushioning effect. Sub divisions b, c, d and e come under the column rubber soles.

SYNTHETIC SOLES.

f. POLY VINYL CHLORIDE:

It is a polymer compound made synthetically belonging to a chemical group called ethylene. It has got good bonding and excellent wearing properties.

g. POLYURETHANE:

This is supposed to be the best man made material. This also belongs to a polymer group.

TOE PUFF:

Toe-puff is a stiffening material which is inserted in between the upper and lining at the toe portion of the shoe.
The essential qualities are –
1. Should be hard
2. Should be flexible
3. Should not soften due to perspiration or external moisture.

MATERIALS:

a] Leather- If a leather puff is used it is treated with glue paste or shellac to give its requisite hardness.
b] Celluloid- Impregnated fabrics with felts are used.
c] Thermoplastic- This is softened by heat during wearing.

STIFFENER:
It is also stiffening or reinforcing material inserted between the upper and lining along the heel portion of the shoe.

1. To keep the foot straight in the shoe.
2. Should be flexible.
3. It should resist from softening.

MATERIALS:

[a] Leather excellently treated for this purpose specially it treated with some water resistance glue shellac during processing.
[b] Fiber board’s: not as successful like leather.
[c] Felt impregnated with celluloid: Better than any other material due to its resistance to water v***r and perspiration.

SHANK:

It is a stiffening material inserted between the sole and insole of the shoe. (i.e. in the waist portion.)

ITS IDEAL QUALITIES ARE:

1. It should keep the natural curve the last intact during wear.
2. Should resume its natural portion when the weight is lifted.

MATERIALS:

1. Leather: Not widely used since it is supposed by other materials.
2. Wood: Often used it is cheap & rigid but it is not used for a high class shoe.
3. Fiber: Of good quality is used this lacks strength.
4. Spring steel: Supposed to be the best. It is strong & resistant.

LIFTS & TOP PIECES (HEEL):

The heel is made of layers of leather or other materials called lifts.

TOP PIECE:

Is a layer of the heel which comes in direct contact with the ground.

THE ESSENTIALS QUALITIES ARE:-

1. It should resist much wear & tear especially at the back where the edge strikes the ground while walking.

2. Should be hard & strong.

MATERIALS:

1. Wood: ladies heels are made out of wood

2. Leather: it is a good material but however doesn’t give the resistance to wear.
3. Leather with rubber tip & leather with metal tip: these are the other two combinations.

WELT:

It is a narrow strip of leather sewn round the upper & insole to which the sole is attached.

It should be strong should be of good fiber & flexible.

The only material used with absolute success is leather.

BOTTOM FILLING:

This is nothing but the granulated calf mixture which is filled the space between the channel lips of an insole & the welt before attaching the out sole in a welted shoe. If the bottom filling is not provided the shoe may become concave in shape in the forepart.

The most important property of the bottom filling is that it should be flexible; otherwise the shoe will be very rigid.

HORSE SHOE JOINT:

This is inserted between the sole and heel lifts made out of leather.

MIDDLE SOLES:

Middle soles are also soles which are cut to the shape of the out soles. This is inserted between insole and outsole. Its chief objective is just to increase the thickness of the sole.

WHAT IS ECONOMICAL LAYOUT:

It is a systematic manner of arranging the components on the material which is to be cut in an economical way (interlocking of patterns) there by obtaining minimum wastage.

Various portion of a hide from which the components are cut.
S.no. Portions components
1 butt (i & ii) out sole &top heel
2 belly & butt insoles
3 shoulder welt
4 neck lifts &horse shoe joints
5 fore & hind shanks toe puff, stiffener
&leather shanks (these
can also be taken from
the defective portion)

________________________________________________________________

21/02/2016

SONENDRA SINGH

Responsibilities of a Retail Store Manager

Duties and Responsibilities Related to Being a Retail Store Manager

The position of retail store manager is one that holds vast duties and great responsibilities. There are a wide variety of retail stores which employ retail store managers to maintain the overall quality and day-to-day operations of the establishment. In order to learn more about the duties and responsibilities of a retail store manager, it is important to highlight what in fact these individuals do on a daily basis.

Retail Store Manager?

The retail store manager is an individual who oversees the daily operations of a retail establishment. That individual is responsible for overseeing the daily work of subordinate employees, ensuring that customers have a pleasant shopping experience and completing many other duties necessary to run the store in an effective and efficient manner.
Responsibilities of a Retail Store Manager?
There are many duties this individual is responsible for completing and each duty in and of itself is vital to the smooth operation of the store. The first main duty of a retail store manager is overseeing the hiring, firing and maintaining of personnel. These individuals are ones who make the store a success and it takes a strong manager to ensure that the perfect individuals are hired to fill sales associate positions, clerical positions and other important job titles. In addition to these tasks, the retail store manager must see to it that each individual is adequately trained to fill their job title and supervise the work that they do throughout their employment at the store.

Another important duty and/or responsibility of the retail store manager deals with the money that comes into the store and goes back out as well. The retail store manager is responsible for handling the turning in of cash at the end of each sales associate’s day and is required to ensure that all the money is accounted for in the end. In addition, a retail store manager is usually responsible for paying the employees and ensuring that the paychecks match the hours worked by each individual. Meticulous records are needed to be kept by the retail store manager to ensure that all money which has come into the store is accounted for and sales associates and other store employees are paid as they should be.

Inventory is another responsibility of a retail store manager. Since there needs to be goods in stock to sell, it is imperative that the retail store manager check the inventory on a frequent basis and make sure that orders are in when they are supposed to be. In addition to checking retail store stock and ordering goods, the retail store manager also needs to be responsible for paying for the goods which are ordered as well as keeping track of how much is spent on procuring the goods.

One very important duty of the retail store manager relates to customer service responsibilities. From time to time, shoppers within the retail store will ask to speak with a manager whether it be to issue a complaint regarding their shopping experience or provide a compliment to an employee or the store itself. The retail store manager is the higher up individual in the retail ranks who provides an ear to customers who wish to express either their pleasure or displeasure regarding an aspect of the store. Therefore, the retail store manager must be extremely well versed in matters of customer service.

The retail store manager is also the pertinent individual at a retail store who confers with the higher up individuals on the corporate level. Since the retail store manager is on the premises on a daily basis, they are the best individuals to let the corporate office know how that particular store is doing. This relates not only to sales but to employer-employee relations as well. This individual is also the one who handles occupational safety and employee relations within the store and relates any issues back to the head office.

Lastly,

the retail store manager is the person at a particular retail store who may handle advertising and promotional displays. The retail store manager is one who must make their individual store shine when it comes to presenting various promotions in a favorable and enticing manner. Although they may not be responsible for drafting the advertising materials, they should be knowledgeable in how to display the information so that it has the maximum amount of potential possible.

The Perfect Retail Store Manager?

There are a few things which the perfect retail store manager will embody. One positive trait which makes a wonderful retail store manager is an individual who has exceptional conversational skills. Since a main component of a retail store manager’s daily duties is to interact with customers and employees, it is very important that they know how to converse in such a manner which is courteous yet effective. Looking for individuals with this trait will help interviewers to find the best type of retail store manager.

Past experience is another important aspect which all retail store managers should have. Although past employment may not be the only contributing factor to obtaining the best possible candidate for the job, it still is a highly desirable one. Choosing a retail store manager who has some past managerial experience will equate with less training that is needed and perhaps a more established and useful manager overall.

Another trait to look for in a potential retail store manager is professionalism. A professional store manager not only will benefit the customers who enter the store on a daily basis but will be a good morale booster for other employees as well. A professional retail store manager does not have to be stuffy yet must know when it is the right time for serious behavior and when he/she can take a lighter attitude with both the customers and employees.

A great retail store

manager should also have excellent mathematical skills which may benefit the store the most. Since efficient math skills are an important thing for retail store managers to have since they will be working with money on a daily basis, it is good to have this particular quality.

Conclusion

These are just some of the many duties and responsibilities which retail store managers must undertake on a daily basis. By understanding these roles one may be better able to tell if the position of retail store manager is right for them.

15/01/2016

CAD and CAM in the footwear industry

The footwear industry uses CAD/CAM computer graphic software for designing and grading of shoe upper patterns as well as for manufacturing of cutting dies, shoe lasts and sole moulds. The shoe industry today, uses 2D and 3D versions of CAD/CAM systems.
In the 1970s, CAD was first introduced to the shoe industry and was used mainly for pattern grading. CAD made it possible for manufacturers to perform complex grading relatively effortlessly and in a timely manner. Today's CAD systems have a much broader range of functions including the incorporation of logos, textures, and other decorations into product designs for both the uppers and soles to help reinforce branding on every area of the model. The system can automate routine procedures. It can also increase speed and consistency, at the same time as decreasing the risk of mistakes. The footwear manufacturing industry uses CAD data effectively for a wide variety of activities. CAD/CAM software is able to: Generate data at the design stage Create last data from solid lasts by scanning Create 3D shoe designs and 2D pattern data Acquire real time pattern samples in both 2D or 3D Create manufacturing documentation Obtain analytical costing information for graded parts CAD/CAM software has enabled footwear manufacturers to dramatically cut their time to market and increase market share and profit. In addition, the software's flexibility has made it possible for the designers to overcome restrictions imposed by traditional design methods.

10/12/2015

How To Determine Your Shoe Size
Like regular street shoes, tennis shoe sizing is based on the length and width of your foot. Determining your proper shoe size is essential to a comfortable fit. The following measurement tips are valuable aids in getting an accurate reading on your own feet. Further down, you'll also find a men's & women's shoe sizing chart as well as a men's to women's conversion chart. If you already know your shoe size, we recommend that you skip this process and order the size that you normally wear. If the shoe has a different fit, it will be noted on the product page.
Fit tips:
• Shoes that are too small are one of the major causes of foot pain and problems.
• Shoes that are too large can cause blistering and a lack of stability.
• Don't assume your shoe size is the same as it always has been. The shape of your feet changes over time.
Measurement tips:
• Take your measurements at the end of the day, when your feet are the largest.
• Wear the socks you'll wear with your new shoes when you measure.
• Measure both feet and fit shoes to the larger foot. If you are doing the measurement by yourself, you will get more accurate resultsif you sit in a chair when measuring. Don't stand.
• If you have someone to help you take your foot measurement, standing is the best choice.
• You may take measurements in inches or centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54.

How To Measure Your Foot:
• While seated, place your foot on a piece of paper in front of you.
• With a pencil, trace around your foot. Hold the pencil as straight up-and-down as possible while measuring and be sure that your pencil remains in constant contact with your foot during this process.
• With a ruler, measure your tracing to determine your foot length and width.
Foot length:
• To find your foot length, measure the distance between the two longest points on your tracing. Reduce this number by 5 mm, or 1/5-inch. The result is your foot length and the number you will use to determine your shoe size.
Foot width:
• To find your foot width, measure the distance between the two widest points on your tracing. Reduce this number by 5 mm, or 1/5-inch. The result is the number you will use to determine your foot width. Use the chart below to determine your width.
Find your shoe size & width:
Make sure you are looking in the proper column, either men's or women's, when determining your size. The standard width for women is B. The standard width for men is D. *Note: This chart is here to give you a general idea on sizing and widths. Tennis Warehouse is not responsible for mismeasurements or ordering the wrong size. We recommend that you order the size that you normally wear in other shoes.