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, English cricketer

• Joseph Shoesmith, English cricketer

• Kenneth Shoesmith (1890–1939), English naval officer and marine artist.

• Rod Shoesmith, Australian rugby league footballer

• Thomas P. Shoesmith, American diplomat who served as the ambassador of the United States to Malaysia