LOPER shoe making kit is now on sale.
Loper : Glueless DIY Footwear
Do you want to make your own shoes? Or even start your own footwear brand?
Try loper!
Loper Project aims to achieve a healthy and sustainable shoes production system, a project that has been developed over six years.
This is the Loper Shoemaking Kit.
It includes Soles, Insoles, Thread to connect the upper and sole and Needles.
Please prepare your favorite leather and shoe laces
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Choose the size
The size may vary slightly depending on the brand and model, so please refer to the table below and compare it with the size of the shoes you usually wear.
Step１
Decide on shoes with your favorite.
You can choose the design from 4 styles. Derby,Macalon,Plain,High top
パターンは、Link hereYou can download the pattern
Click on 'LOPER PATTERNS' and then 'Download' to download all styles and sizes.
Step２
Let's make the Derby style this time.
Step３
Cut out the patterns with scissors or sharp knife.
Step４
Punch holes in the patterns
Step5
Trace the patterns on the material with a pen.
Step６
The printed side of the patterns are for the left shoe, flip the pattern to make the right shoe.
It's good to write on each patterns, 'right' or 'left' to prevent the mistake.
Step7
Cut out the materials along the trace line and punch the holes.
Step8
After cutting all the patterns, temporarily fix the left and right parts with masking tape at the correct positions.
Step9
Put the thread through the two needles. The upper and sole will be connected with a 'saddle stitch'.
'Saddle stitching' is a way to sew alternately with two needles as shown in the picture below.
Sew to point D with needle 1.
After sewing needle 2 to point D, stab needle 1 into position D on the sole.
Steo10
Finally we will sew the upper and sole. The needles on both ends are sewn alternately by a method called saddle stitching.
The stitches on the side side are sewn in one piece and sewn so that they come back from the edges in the same way.
For the final cleanup, double sew both threads and cut at the ends.
Put the insole and put the string through to complete!
I used synthetic leather brown this time, but just changing the material will change the atmosphere so much. It's fun to shape the original design based on the pattern.
Even professional shoe maker loved our soles
It is also popular with craftsmen who usually spend time and effort making it. Since it can be made in a relatively short time, it seems that he plans to make a second line using "LOPER" separately from the normal line.
Its perfect for the shoe workshop!
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Better DIY
Our dream for the near future is to develop kids size LOPER's so kids can make their own shoes too.
Shoe manufacturing often is a unhealthy and harmful industry, for workers and environment.
Stop buying shoes and start making them :)
It's fun to do and such a great feeling to walk on your selfmade shoes!
What you make
Choices on the day
Please try on the samples and then decide.
Each instructor has a different selection of materials.
Arranged in order of difficulty.
★ For those who want to experience it easily in 2-3 hours.
★★ You can make shoes that incorporate the basics of LOPER. We recommend beginners start here.
★★★ Many parts and possibilities mean more work. If you're used to crafting, you'll have no problem making this.
★★★★ Many holes to punch and many parts mean a lot of work.
★★★★★ We recommend making this as your second pair after making your first and understanding the basics of LOPER.
Designs for beginners
7 designs
Slipper / Mules / Slit ★
Open
Plain ★★
Macalon ★★
Art ★★
Derby ★★★
Sneaker A ★★★
Designs that a second-time buyer can choose from
4 designs
Strap Sandals ★★★★
Grid ★★★★
Sneaker-B ★★★★★
Loafers ★★★★★
More than 90% of the shoes you see every day are manufactured using adhesives.
Many of the adhesives used are solvent-based.
They volatilize as they bond, producing toxic fumes.
That's why shoe factories require ventilation equipment.
However, complete exhaust is not possible.
Normally, shoemaking requires expensive equipment and skilled techniques.
We aim to create high-quality products that incorporate local characteristics and use local materials, without mass production.
By creating a system where people can purchase these products from trusted sources, we aim to build a cycle where both users and makers can become prosperous and happy.
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To those who keep creating
We will send you the sole kit and materials.
Loper for Education
Inside the classroom, a pair of shoes is made.
It can be used by schools nationwide as teaching material for art, home economics, and inquiry-based learning.
| Target | Upper elementary school — University |
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We have a proven track record of providing services to educational institutions overseas, and we can communicate in English.
I'll get a pair on my next day off.
You can check the dates of events near you and apply directly from there.
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