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Digital personalisation for footwear and leather goods

Valuing craftsmanship through digital personalisation
Read the full paper - free access In 2026, the World Footwear is launching a new series of innovation papers focused on the footwear and leather goods industry.
This paper analyzes the transition from mass production to digital personalization in the footwear sector, demonstrating how technology enhances traditional craftsmanship.
It explores aesthetic and functional solutions, sustainability benefits, and practical case studies from the FAIST project to modernize the industry.
Published in October 2026
Contents
Summary
Introduction to digital personalisation
Why digital personalisation?
Technologies and processes
Case studies FAIST
Key takeaways
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