Shoesmith is a surname, referring to a maker of horseshoes (not a cobbler). Notable people with the surname include:
- Gavin Shoesmith, Australian singer, songwriter, double bassist and bass guitarist
- George Shoesmith, was an English cricketer
- Joseph Shoesmith, was an English cricketer
- Rod Shoesmith, Australian rugby league footballer
- Thomas P. Shoesmith, was an American Diplomat who served as the ambassador of the United States to Malaysia