You can showcase a shoe 3D model without photography using 3D rendering, interactive viewers, or augmented reality (AR) to display details digitally.
3D rendering creates photorealistic or stylized images/videos from any angle, interactive viewers let users rotate and zoom the model online, and AR lets users "place" the shoe in real environments via their devices—all skipping physical photos.
Typical uses include ecommerce product pages (interactive previews), design reviews (sharing precise angles with teams), or marketing (AR social filters).
If you’re new, start with free tools like Blender for basic rendering or AR platforms like Vuforia to test your showcase without heavy investment.