Award-winning creative meets high-stakes advisory. From creating global footwear lines to providing expert testimony in complex IP litigation, Schwilliamz has been delivering the technical expertise and decades of experience required to navigate the industry’s most complex challenges since 2003.

 
 
 
 

Footwear Design & Innovation

Great design is where storytelling meets technical feasibility. Whether you are an emerging startup or a global leader, we dive deep into your brand’s DNA to create footwear that resonates. We don’t just create beautiful renders; we deliver production-ready innovation that wins awards, captures market share and builds brand legacies.

See a selection of our work →

 

Litigation & Expert Witness Services

The smallest technical detail can change the outcome of a case. We translate the complex language of footwear design, construction, patent claims, and trade dress into clear, actionable insights. Law firms rely on us for the same reason brands do: nobody knows how a shoe is built, and why it matters, better than we do. We offer clear and defensible technical analysis and testimony that bridge the gap between complex footwear construction and legal strategy.

View Litigation Support & Advisory Services →

 
 
 
 

Our journey began at some of the world’s most iconic footwear brands. Today, we leverage that "big brand" experience to fuel a independent footwear design and advisory consultancy that moves faster, thinks deeper, and treats every client like our only client.

Rooted in creativity and design thinking, our approach is collaborative, transparent, adaptable, and results-driven. We balance process orientation with open-minded flexibility, ensuring the maximum return on investment of time and resources while consistently delivering strong results.

We measure success by our clients' sustained growth, leadership, and positive outcomes achieved through our expert footwear guidance.

Schedule a complimentary consultation call with us to explore how we can enhance and elevate your footwear designs and strategic approach. We look forward to discussing your unique vision and objectives in detail.

Need fast, expert footwear-related insight? Our Footwear Focus© micro-consulting sessions deliver it in just 90 minutes.

 
 
 
 
The Schwilliamz team is thoroughly recommended on all levels of capability, embracing interaction with clients and ultimate delivery of product whilst always culminating in a positive impact to brands and profitability.
— Steve Weston, President of Design and Development
 
 
CONTACT THE FOOTWEAR DESIGN EXPERTS