3DFootwear Academy’s 3D footwear modeling course takes you behind the scenes of the process luxury brands use every day: building a shoe in 3D starting from the last, tracing every piece, creating heels, soles, laces and accessories, applying materials and reaching a presentation-ready render. All with Icad Universe, the reference software of the footwear industry.
It’s a 100% hands-on path: 200+ HD lessons organized into 14 modules, designed for people who truly start from scratch. No prior 3D experience needed — we guide you step by step from installing the software to your first complete shoe, ready to export and showcase in your portfolio. Every lesson is yours to follow at your own pace, with lifetime access and subtitles in Italian, English and Spanish.
This 3D shoe design course is built for footwear designers, pattern makers, fashion and accessory design students, and industry professionals who want to add 3D modeling to their toolkit. On completion you earn an official Icad Universe certificate, recognized by industry brands and already used by many of our students to unlock new career opportunities.
Introduction to 3D Footwear Design
The 3D revolution in fashion and the fundamentals of footwear
Project Setup, Lasts and Base Flattening
Icad Universe configuration, lasts and flattening
2D Flattening and 3D Base Creation
Importing lasts, tracing lines and base model
Creating 3D and 2D Parts
Drawing on last, extracting parts and PBR materials
2D and 3D Elements: Setup to Finishing
Margins, seams, perforations and logos
Last and Model Deformations
3D padding, cage and advanced profiles
Creating Accessories
Accessories library, binding and sweep
Creating 3D Laces
Guided and manual laces, advanced deformations
Creating 3D Heels and Soles
Heels, soles, insoles and 3D components
3D Materials and Textures
Export, PBR, Blender bridge and rendering
Rendering and Presentations
Instances, colour variants, soles and surfaces
Export and Next Steps
Environment, scenes, camera and final output
Extra
In-depth materials and certificates
External Software
Troubleshooting Icad and Blender
Three plans designed for every stage of your journey. The same lifetime access, the same certificate — choose the level of support that works for you.
Lessons in Italian · subtitles in Italian, English & Spanish
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Official Icad Universe
Base
For those who want to learn the foundations
€399
One-time payment
Pro
The most popular choice among our students
€699
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Premium
1:1 mentorship and early access
€999
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Choose any plan. If within 14 days you decide this programme isn't for you, we'll refund every cent. No questions asked, no red tape.
I don't have a powerful PC?
The course teaches you to optimise your workflow even on entry-level hardware.
I can't draw?
3D is technical and mathematical. Freehand drawing is not required.
I don't have time?
Lessons are on-demand. Watch them whenever you like.
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Susanna is the voice guiding you through every lesson: over ten years in the footwear industry, official Icad Universe trainer, and a method built in the field with luxury brands.
No, the course starts from scratch. No prior 3D modelling skills are required. All you need is a computer and the desire to learn. We guide you step by step from installing the software to completing your first full shoe.
Lessons are taught in Italian, with subtitles available in Italian, English and Spanish — so you can follow every lesson in your preferred language.
The course uses Icad Universe, the professional software adopted by leading footwear brands. A 3-month licence is included in the course price.
The programme is designed to be completed in 8 weeks with a commitment of 5–8 hours per week. However, access is for life, so you can progress at your own pace.
Yes, the certificate is officially issued by Icad Universe and is recognised by brands in the footwear sector. Many of our students have used it to secure employment.
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If the course isn't right for you, we'll refund the full amount — no questions, no hassle.
Yes, the platform is fully responsive. You can watch lessons on any device. For practical exercises with the software, we recommend using a computer.
To access Icad Universe you need a Windows computer and a mouse. If you have any doubts about compatibility, contact us before enrolling: we'll check your PC specs together for free and guide you to the best solution for your setup.
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