Aims: To test the advantages and disadvantages of classical and modern approaches of collecting sole imprint trace evidence. Materials and methods: The methods used in this research were: sole imprint casting, as a classical method; and photogrammetry and 3D scanning as modern collection methods. The material used in the classical method was gypsum; while for the modern collection methods photographs and 3D scans were used to obtain a virtual impression model. Obtained 3D models were printed on a 3D printer using a flexible filament to obtain the final model. Results: Virtual sole impression models obtained by modern collection methods - photogrammetry and 3D scanning contained more visible individual characteristics in contrast to the model obtained by standard method, sole imprint casting. The quality of the final models obtained by modern methods largely depends on the quality of the equipment used. Conclusion: Classical collection methods are cheaper, faster and simpler than the modern ones. Modern collection methods are less destructive than classical methods and allow the possibility to re-examine the evidence and to apply additional analyses of trace evidence. A more sophisticated and professional camera, 3D scanner and 3D printer, will give better results than the low-budget ones used in this research, although progress was already visible in contrast to the standard method. We recommended that, in addition to the classic impression collection, one of the modern methods should be used to enable additional trace analyses.