The Footwear Design & Technology School of South Africa

"Take a walk in the world of footwear"

Cape Town - Johannesburg - Pretoria - Durban

Taking footwear to a new level.

South Africa’s leading institution dedicated to cultivating aspiring footwear designers and developers, fostering technical expertise, and igniting creativity to pave the way for new brands in the footwear industry.

IF YOU FIND OUR COURSES TO EXPENSIVE, YOU CAN APPLY FOR A CORPORATE GRANT OF UP TO 50% OF OUR FEES.

Beyond Education

We are not just an educational institution; we are your incubator for success for footwear designers and shoemakers. Our comprehensive approach integrates education with practical support, offering a complete ecosystem for budding shoe designers and entrepreneurs.

Tuition

Full time and part time courses in footwear design and development

Mentorship

Access to a comprehensive online system where entrepreneurs can get the support they need in their journey.

Manufacture

Access to small to large scale manufacturing facilities.

Sales

Access to brand managers, marketers and web designers as well as our online sales platform with own landing page.

PART-TIME

10 Mnth Part -time courses in the evening and Saturdays

Cape Town
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Durban

FULL-TIME

2 Month Full-Time course

Pretoria only

ONLINE

Online Courses

INTERNATIONAL

The all in one solution for you to own your own brand

At our school, we believe in nurturing the next generation of footwear visionaries. Whether you're drawn to the allure of fashion-forward designs or fascinated by the intricacies of footwear technology, we offer a dynamic learning and business environment that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation ensuring you are successful.

Become a student

Embark on your career journey with nationwide full-time or part-time courses in shoe making and design.