Loco for local - Nature´s edition

June 9 - 27, 2025 @Footwearology Lab, Barcelona


This course is for established companies and startups that want to develop a full prototype for a new construction and/or material using the unique expertise, printers and knitting machines of our lab. Due to new material developments we can now offer the option of making fully compostable footwear without any petrol-based plastics.

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     Course features

  • 5 days in Barcelona

  • Level: Intermediate
    Maximum: 6 participants

  • Study time: 120 hours of class, optional 3D modeling classes that are followed online
Course overview
This is our Flagship course, which will now go into it´s sixth edition. We have incorporated learnings from previous editions and have expanded the course from 2 to 3 weeks. The first week is fully focused on making the concept in 3D so the next two weeks can be spent on the actual making. This will give everyone enough time to complete their shoes.
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If you do not have any 3D modeling skills yet, we do expect you to learn 3D modeling ahead of time, so this course includes access to our full 3D modeling bundle. 
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This course is highly individualized, so the schedule depends on what each participant wants to achieve. The goal is to get the prototype ready for production and/or investment rounds. We can now also offer small production runs of footwear - maximum 200 pairs - where we can make the knitted parts in house and have the 3D printing done by partnering print farms. 
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This course has a special early bird rate until November 29. There is an option to pay in installments, There is a maximum of 6 participants, so each person can get enough personal attention and time on the knitting machines.

Course format

classes are from 10:00 - 18:00 each day, with a 1 hour lunch break

This course is a fusion of consulting and education. We will discuss your needs with you ahead of time and will make a personal learning plan for you. This also includes advice on which 3D modeling training you would need to follow before you arrive in Barcelona.

We focus on constructions that can be as automated as possible, suitable for local, on demand manufacturing, and with an end-of-life system in place.
You will be doing the design and making yourself, but our team is there to help you get the best result possible and will also suggest alternatives, if it turns out that certain ideas do not work out as planned. The goal is to leave with your finished prototypes, ready for manufacturing.

You will also have the skills to create more examples by yourself and we can advise you what printer or other machines you might need,

Examples of startups that have participated in Loco for Local

Hezo Cycling from Saarbrücken, Germany 
3D printed sports performance footwear
Compound Footwear from London, UK
Sneakers that use recycled Formula 1 waste

Examples from other participants

Course details

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Included

  • 15 days of training in Barcelona 
  • 3D printing materials and yarns available at the lab. We will discuss any special material needs with you ahead of time and will try to accommodate. You can also bring your own if you need very specific or proprietary materials.
  • Access to all 3D printers and assistance of our knitting programmer
  • Access to a our full Footwearology AI Bundle to learn 3D modeling
  • certificate

Excluded

  • travel to our lab in Barcelona
  • accommodation in Barcelona
  • lunch and diner


You will need to bring your own laptop (PC or Mac) and you will need to be able to create your own 3D models. You will also need the latest version of Cura.
It is highly recommended to have a mouse!
The course takes place at Footwearology Lab, Carrer d´Espronceda 103, 08005 Barcelona. Phone +34 698978484

Machines in our lab:

Stoll ADF Flat Knitting Machine
Santoni XT Circular Knitting Machine
Steaming machine for knitted uppers

Elegoo Neptune 4 Max (several)

Artillery Sidewinder 2 (several)

Artillery Sidewinder 3 and 4 (several)

Bambu Lab X1C

FLSun V400 (several)

WASP 4070FX Pellet Printer

Direct 3D F30 Pellet Printer

Ultimaker Factor 4
multi-material printer
Footwearology is the only academy for footwear professionals. We enable you to gain the knowledge that will get you, and the companies you work for, ready to create and embrace a better future. All our courses take place online and/or in our LAB in Barcelona, Spain.

Besides teaching, we do research and consulting, focusing on redesigning the entire footwear supply chain by directly connecting technology suppliers, creatives and social media platforms.

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