Mike is a freelance footwear designer, with over seventeen years industry experience. With a passion and respect for traditional footwear manufacturing techniques, gained from invaluable time spent in a Northampton Goodyear Welted factory at the infancy of his career.  He has built upon this foundation and fused it with modern design ethos of the brands he has worked with. Experienced in performance, casual and formal design disciplines, he has one eye on modernism and one eye on commerciality with a desire to craft a distinct product.  He can offer original concepts, creative thinking, skilful design and a complete and professional consultancy package.

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Industry experience & employment



​Mike Boston Footwear Design Consultancy (current position)​

Cheadle, Staffordshire, June 2009 - present



Umbro International

Branded / Performance footwear designer​

Cheadle, Cheshire, June 2006 - June 2009



Clarks International

Mens UK footwear designer​

Street, Somerset, June 2003 - June 2006



Loake Shoemakers, England

Four month factory work placement, 2002​

Kettering, Northampton



For further information contact Mike for full resume and portfolio information