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Sole Design Academy

Welcome to the only sole design education channel in the world!

I am Defne Yalkut, technical footwear designer, sole expert, and founder of Sole Design Academy. I spent 12 years at Vibram, the world's leading sole brand, learning sole design the hard way. In 2015 I started teaching it at IED Milano. In 2020 I built the online school I wish had existed when I started.

Sole design is the part of footwear nobody teaches. I am changing that!
I cover:
— Technical sole design: materials, moulding, manufacturing
— Outdoor and athletic segments sole analyses
— Sketching sessions: how to design a sole from a blank page
— Techpack making, lug design
— Live student feedback: real projects, real corrections, real learning

Based in Milan. Teaching the world.
👉 Explore the Sole Design Academy: www.soledesignacademy.com

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2:45

Direct Injection Soles Explained: PU Midsole for Trekking case analysis

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11:12

Meet Defne & the Sole Design Academy

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1:38

Stop guessing on sole design | Get access to my private design lesson

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Trekking and Chunky Fashion Sneaker sole corrections live session

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Injected TR Galosh Design for Kids' Winter Boots

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Supercritical Foams Explained

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Shared 4 months ago

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Sole Techpacking: How to Make Sections, Quotes & Drop-In

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Shared 5 months ago

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Sole Design Critique / Winter Boot: Lug Pattern, Heel Stability, TPU Shank & PU Injection Explained

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Shared 6 months ago

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Sole Design Material Masterclass: TPU vs Rubber vs EVA & Sole Construction Breakdowns

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Shared 7 months ago

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Trail Running Outsole Design Review | Lug Placement, Grip & Stability Explained

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Shared 7 months ago

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Sole Design Textures Explained: How Surface Finish Makes Footwear Look Premium (Not Cheap)

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Shared 9 months ago

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Basketball Shoe Sole Design Review | Performance vs Lifestyle, Molding & Manufacturing Explained

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Shared 9 months ago

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Sole Design Corrections with Ex-Vibram Senior Designer | Footwear Manufacturability & Cost Tips

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Shared 10 months ago

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Sole Sketching Session: Trail Running (Lugs, Budget Constraints & Design Workflow) #soledesign

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Shared 11 months ago

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Trail Running Sole Design Explained: Materials, Grip & Performance Tips #soledesign #footweardesign

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Shared 11 months ago

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8:10

Technical Sole Design Tips: Winter Boot Student Project Review (Materials, Glue Margins, Lug tips)

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Shared 1 year ago

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How Retro Soles Are Really Made (Rubber Tricks & EVA tips) Sole Design #footweardesign #retroshoes

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Shared 1 year ago

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Trekking Sole Design: Live Feedback for Footwear Designers #footweardesign #soledesign #trekking

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Shared 1 year ago

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8:48

How to Design Shoe Soles from Scratch | Sketching Tutorial for Footwear Designers

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Shared 1 year ago

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Minimalist Trail Running Shoe Sole Analysis (Learn About Footwear Design for Gender Wear Patterns)

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Shared 1 year ago

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Performance Sole Design: Hiking, Running & Trekking Footwear Explained

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Shared 1 year ago

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HOKA Trail Running Sole Breakdown: Lug and Rubber Placement Analysis

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Shared 1 year ago

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How to Design Outsoles with Grip: Lug Design Basics for Footwear Designers

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Shared 1 year ago

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Refining a Sneaker Sole Sketch – Sole Design Process (Part 2)

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Authentic Sole Design Explained | A Must-Watch for Footwear Designers

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Designing a Sole from Scratch: Footwear Sketching Tutorial | Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page

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10:03

Sole Design: How to Spot Materials like a PRO (15 Real Case-Studies)

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