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Teshigoto Fu, Aomori Prefecture
madeni Aomori Prefecture
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自分で靴を作る
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The High Soles kit / White includes:
Please prepare your preferred leather and shoelaces.
(For beginners, genuine leather or synthetic leather is recommended. For genuine leather, a soft type with a thickness of 2mm or more is preferable; for synthetic leather, a thicker type is also preferred. Thin materials may have low durability and unstable shapes.)
If you wish to purchase materials, please order from here.
If you want to make shoes with other designs, please order them separately from here (there are free and paid patterns available).
Sizes 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.


You can choose your insoles.

Microfiber insoles are recommended for making shoes.

Sandal insoles are suitable for making sandals.

If you want to make shoes with other designs, please order them separately from here (there are free and paid patterns available).
Cut along the lines with a cutter or scissors.

Punch holes in the cut patterns.

Mark the back of the material you will use with a pen along the pattern.

After drawing all the parts for the left shoe, flip the pattern over and draw the parts for the right shoe.
There are right and left shoe patterns.
Mark the inner side of the foot on the pattern, and be careful not to confuse the right and left patterns!

Cut along the lines and marks with a knife or sharp scissors, and punch holes.

Once all the patterns are cut, temporarily fix the left and right parts in place with masking tape.

Thread a needle through each end of the included thread.
Insert the needle at position A and pull the thread through until both threads are the same length.

Sew with needle 1 to point D.

After sewing with needle 2 to point D, insert needle 1 into point D on the sole.

Step 10
Now we will sew the upper and the sole. We will sew using a saddle stitch method, alternating the needles at both ends.



To finish, sew both threads twice and cut the ends.

Insert the insole, thread the laces, and it's complete!

This time we used brown synthetic leather, but just by changing the material, the atmosphere changes dramatically. It's fun to create original designs based on the pattern.

Mr. Iida, a designer/shoemaker from DECO&BOCO, also purchased our soles and made a sample for us.

They are also popular among artisans who usually spend a lot of time and effort making shoes. Since they can be made in a relatively short time, they plan to create a second line using "LOPER" separately from their regular line.
They are also perfect for shoe-making workshops.
Customer Feedback




Our goal is to one day create "LOPER" in kid sizes so that all children can experience making shoes.
In the world of shoemaking, there are many deep-rooted problems that are not visible.
We transform such difficulties into fun through DIY.
When you use something you made yourself or wear something whose maker you know, you grow more attached to it.
Such a life is surely richer and more enjoyable than a life of constantly accumulating and consuming things.
If you want to try making your own shoes, make them as a gift, or start a shoe brand, we highly recommend you try this.
You can download the patterns from this link.

What you make
Please try on the samples and then decide.
Each instructor has a different selection of materials.
★ 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.
7 designs

Slipper / Mules / Slit ★





Open




Plain ★★



Macalon ★★




Art ★★

Derby ★★★



Sneaker A ★★★


4 designs

Strap Sandals ★★★★

Grid ★★★★

Sneaker-B ★★★★★

Loafers ★★★★★
Here is the upcoming schedule. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
FRI
[&B]Akira Honda
SAT
by
SAT
[&B] Akira Honda
SUN
Hurrah Miyuki Workshop
SUN
[&B] Akira Honda
WED
Leather Atelier HaruKa
SAT
by the deadline
SAT
Pink ★ Mask
SUN
Ikuyo Hatano
MON
Pink ★ Mask
FRI
Leather Atelier HaruKa
SAT
Leather Atelier HaruKa
Seats may still be available. Please contact the venue directly.
SUN
Leather Atelier HaruKa
FRI
Miyasaka Miwa
FRI
Leather Atelier HaruKa
SAT
Ikuyo Hatano
SAT
Miyasaka Miwa
SAT
by
SAT
Pink ★ Mask
SAT
Leather Atelier HaruKa
Seats may still be available. Please contact the venue directly.
SUN
Ikuyo Hatano
SUN
Hurra Miyuki Workshop
Seats may still be available. Please contact the venue directly.
WED
Leather Atelier HaruKa
SAT
Manami
SAT
By the deadline
SAT
Manami
SAT
Leather Atelier HaruKa
SUN
Manami
SUN
Leather Atelier HaruKa
Seats may still be available. Please contact the venue directly.
MON
Leather Atelier HaruKa
WED
Leather Atelier HaruKa
THU
Megumi
SAT
Rapeseed shoes
SUN
Curiosity shoes
Seats may still be available. Please contact the venue directly.
SUN
Rapeseed shoes
No dates are open right now. New dates will be announced here as soon as they are set.
If there are no workshops held near you, we also accept inquiries about on-site workshops. Please also use the inquiry form to register for notifications when seats become available.

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.
Online store
We will send you the sole kit and materials.
Loper for Education
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 be the one teaching.Those who have made three pairs can apply to become a certified LOPER CREATOR instructor.
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You can check the dates of events near you and apply directly from there.
Where — 30 locations nationwide
Certified instructors hold these sessions in various regions.
Teshigoto Fu, Aomori Prefecture
madeni Aomori Prefecture
Orange Table Kanagawa Prefecture
【&B】. Tokyo
Leather Atelier HaruKa Tokyo
Kutsu no Tsuru Himi City, Toyama Prefecture
Pink ❤︎ Mask. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
uju. Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture
Hurra! Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture
Drie Monjyu, Osaka City
Les chausseures de colza, Osaka City
Ships, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
LOPER SHOES, Hirakata City
koukishin shoes
Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
We also accept inquiries for off-site workshops and implementations for schools and businesses.