Join Team Loper
Thankfully, we receive many requests from all over the country, such as:
I want you to hold a workshop!
I want to sell products using Loper!
● You can make authentic shoes in one day using only common and easily accessible leathercraft tools such as scissors, needles, and pens. There is no need to purchase expensive machinery or specialized tools. Cleanup after work is also easy; simply vacuum up the leather and thread scraps.
● Loper shoes are assembled without adhesive, so you can start over as many times as you need if you make a mistake. Additionally, a key feature is that you can repair them yourself even after they've been worn out.
● Regular shoemaking often involves a lot of adhesive, which can cause unpleasant odors during the process. However, Loper does not use adhesive, so you can work with peace of mind.
What you can do when you join Team Loper.
Terms of use are subject to change at any time.
Purpose of the Loper Project
To stimulate imagination.
To create opportunities to connect people,
and deliver the richness and happiness gained from crafting.
Design is a means to make the world a better place.
In a future where the evolution of AI and technology brings dramatic changes to people and society,
we aim to move forward while valuing analog and human-centered methods.
Many of the current Loper Creators also started out as participants.
Most of them got hooked on the joy of Loper shoemaking, and while making their own shoes, their friends asked them to "hold a workshop because I want to try shoemaking too," which led them to start teaching classes.
How to join Team Loper?
Step 1:
For those who want shoes:
Applies to those who have made 3 or more pairs of shoes at a Loper workshop.
For those who want bags:
Applies to those who have made 3 or more bags and at least 1 pair of shoes.
Please find an instructor from the link below and participate in a workshop.
🔗 Instructor List and Workshop Information Here
The first step is to participate in a workshop and experience the basics.
Step 2: Submission and review of review pieces
First, you will submit the required review pieces.
Please apply using the link below.
👉 Click here for the application form
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After review, your work will be returned with advice.
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If there are any failed pieces, only those pieces will need to be remade and resubmitted.
🔁 If you wish to be re-evaluated:
Re-evaluation fee: ¥22,000 (tax included)
*Re-evaluation is limited to one time.
Step 2: Online Course
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How to choose the right shoe size for your customer's feet
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Workshop flow and preparation methods
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Common questions and troubleshooting
Learn practical content necessary to work as a Loper Creator online.
Step 3: Create size samples (4 pairs)
Create 4 pairs of size samples to be used in workshops.
This process is not required for shoes.
After that, after the final review of the work and a Q&A session, you will officially join Team Loper.
| Date and Time | For those who pass the examination, we will hold individual training sessions after discussing your preferred dates. |
| Application Fee |
Participation Fee¥66,000 (tax included) Breakdown of Costs¥22,000 (tax included) ¥33,000 (tax included) ¥11,000 (tax included) |
Step 4: Start preparing
Before starting your activities as a Loper instructor, let's prepare the following:
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✅ Additional creation of sample pieces (as needed for size)
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✅ Purchase of necessary tools (目安約10,000円 per person)
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✅ Photography of finished products (for promotion and advertising)
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✅ Procurement of materials and soles
Step 5: Start your activities!
Now you can begin your activities as a Loper Creator!
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Hold workshops
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Sell finished products
Let's spread the joy of shoemaking in your own unique style!
▼Before starting a workshop
It is necessary to create the required number of samples and prepare a full set of tools.
Don't worry, the Loper team will support you if you have any questions or encounter any difficulties.