How to Set Up Virtual Try-On for Shoes and Bags | WEARFITS

Written by WEARFITS Team | Jul 28, 2026 2:20:29 PM

Virtual try-on technology is quickly becoming an essential part of modern e-commerce. What was once considered an optional feature now helps online retailers improve customer confidence, create more engaging shopping experiences, and potentially reduce product returns.

For footwear and accessory brands looking to introduce high-quality Augmented Reality experiences, the WEARFITS platform provides a simple and intuitive onboarding process.

This step-by-step guide explains how to use the WEARFITS dashboard to upload, create, edit, and publish interactive 3D models for shoes and bags in your online store.

1. Getting Started with Your WEARFITS Account

To begin, visit dash.wearfits.com.

WEARFITS uses a secure passwordless login process. Enter your business email address and select the sign-in or sign-up option. A secure login link will then be sent to your inbox.

If you do not receive the message within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.

During your first login, you will be asked to choose the type of virtual try-on experience you want to create:

  • Clothing: Designed for generative AI-powered apparel experiences.
  • Shoes and Bags: Built specifically for Augmented Reality footwear and accessory try-ons.

This guide focuses on the Shoes and Bags category, which gives you access to the specialized AR Try-On dashboard.

2. Understanding the Dashboard and Free Plan

WEARFITS provides a free plan that allows businesses to test virtual try-on technology and evaluate its potential benefits without making an upfront investment.

The free plan includes:

  • Support for up to 10 products in your virtual try-on catalog.
  • Up to 500 customer try-on sessions.
  • One active API key for integration.

The WEARFITS dashboard acts as the main control center for your AR experiences. From here, you can view your product collection, upload existing 3D files, and transform standard product images into interactive 3D assets.


3. Three Ways to Create Your 3D Product Catalog

One of the main advantages of WEARFITS is the flexibility it offers when adding 3D product content. There are two primary ways to build and manage your catalog.

Upload Existing 3D Models

If you already have 3D product assets, you can upload them directly to the dashboard by dragging and dropping files in GLB or OBJ format.

After uploading a footwear model, select the shoe try-on option. WEARFITS will automatically prepare and configure the asset for an Augmented Reality experience.

Convert Product Photos into 3D Models

The Photo to 3D feature allows you to turn standard product pack shots into 3D models that are ready for virtual try-on.

For the best possible results, upload between three and six product images taken from different angles.

Make sure all images use soft, diffused, and consistent lighting. Uniform lighting helps the platform generate a more accurate and realistic 3D representation of the product.

Browse and Manage Your Collection

All uploaded and generated models can be viewed in the model gallery. This area makes it easy to browse, organize, and manage the products in your WEARFITS catalog.

4. Improving the Virtual Try-On with the Editor

After a 3D model has been uploaded or generated, WEARFITS automatically positions it for the try-on experience.

However, using the Try-On Shoe Editor or the Accessory Editor for bags allows you to fine-tune the model and create a more accurate, professional, and realistic result.

How the Occluder Works

The occluder is one of the most important tools in the WEARFITS editor.

It improves realism by hiding the parts of the shoe that should appear behind the customer’s foot or leg during the AR experience. Without proper occlusion, the virtual product may look unnatural or appear to float above the user.

WEARFITS automatically creates an occluder, but you can manually adjust both its position and the placement of the shoe.

For manual editing:

  • Mac users: Use the mouse together with the Option key.
  • Windows users: Use the mouse together with the Alt key.

Previewing Advanced Masking

The editor also includes a masking preview feature.

Masking ensures that the virtual shoe appears underneath long trousers instead of being displayed over the trouser leg. This creates a more natural result that closely resembles how the product would look in real life.


5. Requesting Professional Model Enhancement

In some cases, an uploaded or generated 3D model may not fully meet your brand’s visual quality standards.

WEARFITS provides a Request Enhancement service for these situations. After selecting this option, the WEARFITS team can manually optimize the model and prepare an improved version for virtual try-on.

This service can be especially useful when you need a higher-quality result for important products, campaigns, or premium collections.

6. Publishing and Scaling Your Virtual Try-On Experience

Once the model has been positioned, edited, and approved, WEARFITS offers several ways to make the experience available to customers.

Virtual Try-On Links and QR Codes

Each product receives a direct virtual try-on link and a browser-based 3D preview link.

You can also download product-specific QR codes and use them across different sales and marketing channels, including:

  • Physical retail stores.
  • Printed advertisements and product materials.
  • Packaging and catalogs.
  • E-commerce product pages.
  • In-store displays.

Customers can scan the QR code to launch the virtual try-on experience on a compatible device.

API Integration

Businesses with larger product catalogs can use the WEARFITS API to automate the integration process.

API keys can be generated directly from the dashboard, allowing WEARFITS experiences to connect with an existing e-commerce website, application, or product management system.

Upgrading as Your Business Grows

As your catalog and website traffic increase, you can upgrade your subscription through the WEARFITS pricing page.

Higher-tier plans provide access to additional features and capacity, including:

  • More active API keys.
  • Support for a larger number of products.
  • A higher monthly volume of virtual try-ons.

These options allow the platform to scale alongside your business and support growing customer demand.

Conclusion

The WEARFITS dashboard provides a complete virtual try-on solution for footwear and accessory brands entering the world of Augmented Reality.

Features such as Photo to 3D conversion, automatic model positioning, occlusion controls, advanced masking, QR codes, and API integration make it possible to create realistic and interactive shopping experiences without a complicated setup process.

By using the WEARFITS Shoe Editor and accessory tools, brands can build high-quality virtual experiences that help connect the convenience of online shopping with the confidence of an in-store fitting room.

Ready to improve your online customer experience? Visit dash.wearfits.com and start creating your virtual showroom today.