About

Hi, I’m Andrew -

A shoe geek with a background in design.

What began as a playful experimentation in shoemaking quickly escalated to full-on obsession. Since 2010, I have been focused on footwear design and development as it perfectly combines the best of the elements from my background to create a functional product.

My enthusiasm for footwear has led me to a range of experiences within the industry, from the humble art of shoemaking to the more technical aspects of computer design for larger-scale factory production.

While honing my skills and knowledge of traditional techniques, materials, and designs, I have continually broadened my scope. Ongoing research into different shoe constructions, new materials, and styles fuels the development of innovative designs. The challenge of designing within the parameters of comfort, performance, aesthetics and sustainability is a challenge that continues to captivate me.

For all inquiries, please reach out to andrew@doironkicks.com.

Expertise

• 2D Design software

• 3D Design software

• Pattern engineering

• Material sourcing

• Sample making

• Consulting 

• Testing

• Production management