A cutting support apparatus includes an input unit that receives shoe last data, a storage in which a shape and a type of a plurality of plate-like parts are stored, a processor that generates a cutting pattern for cutting the plurality of plate-like parts from a plate-like member having a predetermined size based on the shoe last data and the shape of the plurality of plate-like parts, and an output unit that outputs the cutting pattern. The processor divides an area of the plate-like parts to be arranged in the plate-like member into a plurality of areas in accordance with the type of the plate-like parts that form the shoe last, determines positions of the plurality of plate-like parts to be arranged in each of the areas based on an arrangement condition, and generates the cutting pattern.

A jeans manufacturing method is proposed. The jeans manufacturing method includes: preparing a fabric for manufacturing jeans; patterning in which a boundary line of each part constituting the jeans is drawn; cutting the fabric along patterns drawn in the patterning; sewing a plurality of fabrics cut along the patterns in the cutting to form a shape of the jeans; and mounting buttons and a zipper to the jeans formed through the sewing.

A jeans manufacturing method is proposed. The jeans manufacturing method includes: preparing a fabric for manufacturing jeans; patterning in which a boundary line of each part constituting the jeans is drawn; cutting the fabric along patterns drawn in the patterning; sewing a plurality of fabrics cut along the patterns in the cutting to form a shape of the jeans; and mounting buttons and a zipper to the jeans formed through the sewing.

An article of footwear may be constructed of a matrix of beads. For example, by preconfiguring the row length and the number of beads in a given row, the bead matrix may be configured to form a three dimensional shape that pulls towards a centerline or is concave.

An article of footwear may be constructed of a matrix of beads. For example, by preconfiguring the row length and the number of beads in a given row, the bead matrix may be configured to form a three dimensional shape that pulls towards a centerline or is concave.

A design support apparatus includes: an input unit that receives shoe last data; a processor (computing unit) that computes a cutting pattern of a sheet based on the shoe last data received by the input unit; and an output unit that outputs the cutting pattern of the sheet computed by the processor. The processor calculates an amount of correction in consideration of a shrinkage direction and a shrinkage coefficient of the sheet, and calculates the cutting pattern of the sheet by developing, on a plane, three-dimensional shape data that conforms to a dimension of the shoe last data, to thereby obtain a shape pattern of an upper, and incorporating the calculated amount of correction into the shape pattern of the upper.

A design support apparatus includes: an input unit that receives shoe last data; a processor (computing unit) that computes a cutting pattern of a sheet based on the shoe last data received by the input unit; and an output unit that outputs the cutting pattern of the sheet computed by the processor. The processor calculates an amount of correction in consideration of a shrinkage direction and a shrinkage coefficient of the sheet, and calculates the cutting pattern of the sheet by developing, on a plane, three-dimensional shape data that conforms to a dimension of the shoe last data, to thereby obtain a shape pattern of an upper, and incorporating the calculated amount of correction into the shape pattern of the upper.

A tool and method for cutting an object three dimensionally is disclosed having a lower receiving plate comprising a cavity that is shaped and sized to fit a shoe last for placing a shoe sole on that is to be fully or partially cut, and an upper pressing plate comprising a segmented sub-plate comprising individually spring-backed segments, further comprising a cutting blade substantially surrounding each segment.

A tool and method for cutting an object three dimensionally is disclosed having a lower receiving plate comprising a cavity that is shaped and sized to fit a shoe last for placing a shoe sole on that is to be fully or partially cut, and an upper pressing plate comprising a segmented sub-plate comprising individually spring-backed segments, further comprising a cutting blade substantially surrounding each segment.

Described are methods for the manufacture of a plurality of shoes, an apparatus to perform such method, as well as shoes manufactured by such method. According to certain examples, the method for the manufacture of a plurality of shoes includes providing a plurality of first shoe components for the manufacture of the plurality of shoes, and moving the plurality of first shoe components with a transport means which is at least partially comprised of the plurality of first shoe components.