Being a massive fan of design, shoe design in particular I love nothing more than researching for inspiration! With the area of design I usually specialise in I have keep a close eye on high street trends. In the footwear industry we usually work 1 to 1 1/2 seasons ahead of what is selling in the shops. Designer brands can take up to a season to filter through to the high street. On my face book page, sold my sole I look at different shoes review them and get my followers opinions. Some are un wearable, some shoes are the unaffordable but we always have a giggle!

Another inspiration I always find good is Northampton Shoe Museum. Northampton once was the British shoe capital but due to production being moved abroad unfortunately there are only a few companies left. The shoe museum shows a history of footwear from the very first shoes to up to date styles from the rich and famous! Even if you are not a designer it is really interesting!