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.

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.

Current Loper Creators

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

After review, your work will be returned with advice.
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

How to choose the right shoe size for your customer's feet
Workshop flow and preparation methods
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)
Team Loper Application Fee

¥33,000 (tax included)
This amount will be refunded as a coupon that can be used to purchase soles and leather for trial samples.

¥11,000 (tax included)
A 3-month limited program.
We will support you as you take your first steps as an instructor and artisan, with guidance from your chosen mentor instructor.