Sole Perspective™ is America’s first reality television competition to take on the world of shoe design. Producer and President of Bernardo Footwear, L.L.C., Trae Smith and Writer/Producer/Director J. Ryan Johnson have developed a reality-based format which brings together aspiring footwear designers that compete against one another in a series of weekly design-related challenges. These challenges require designing, detailing, and assisting in the production of footwear creations.
Sole Perspective™ will expose the endless opportunities for footwear design by featuring many of the most popular footwear brands, from yesterday and today, as well as the designers behind the success and influence of those brands. In addition to their aesthetic and inspirational contributions, the technological advancements made in the footwear industry, many of which are taken for granted today, will also be explored.
Audiences will finally get a glimpse into the real world of footwear design: the challenges and complexities of the industry, along with the frustrations and emotions of modern day shoemaking paired with the artistry that goes into the craft.
Sole Perspective™ will undoubtedly foster a new awareness and appreciation for shoemaking, while adding value to better footwear in the eye of the consumer.
