The War on Sneakers - How the Iran War will hurt the Global Shoe Business

Wade Motawi, a veteran footwear designer, developer, and founder of Shoemakers Academy, explains how the Iran war could affect shoe prices across the global footwear industry. He breaks down how modern athletic shoes rely heavily on petroleum-based materials such as foam, synthetic fabrics, plastics, adhesives, and rubber compounds, and why oil disruptions can raise costs throughout the supply chain. The video also explains how higher fuel prices affect manufacturing, shipping, and delivery, making footwear more expensive from factory to consumer. QUESTIONS or Need Help? Ask The Shoe Dog ➡️ https://calendly.com/ask_a_shoe_dog/ #ShoemakersAcademy About Us : Wade Motawi The Shoe Dog and Author of the book How Shoes Are Made delivers shoemaking tips for Home shoemakers. You can make shoes at home it's easy! How to make shoes Learn how to make shoes from scratch Make your own custom shoes Start your own shoe business #WadeMotawi #ShoePrices #SneakerPrices #FootwearIndustry #IranWar #OilPrices #SupplyChain #ShoeManufacturing #SneakerBusiness #Shoemaking