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Teshigoto Fu, Aomori Prefecture
madeni Aomori Prefecture
Shoemaking Workshop & Class | Complete Your Own Pair of Shoes in One Day |
自分で靴を作る
loper
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People-friendly.
Planet-friendly
Stimulate your creativity.
Handmade shoes assembled with rope
Delivery is around the end of June.


Size
36(23-23.5cm)
38(24-24.5cm)
40(25-25.5cm)
Upper Construction&Materials
Elastic is used for the instep, and it can be adjusted and attached with Velcro.
It is designed for both high insteps and low insteps.

Soles Weight&Materials
The insole is made of PU material, which has long-lasting comfortable cushioning.
The outsole is made of ultra-lightweight RUBBER MIXED EVA FOAM, which is light and comfortable, yet has excellent wear resistance.

Anti-Water
The upper is made of washable material, so you can wear it safely even in the rainy season.

Black




White/Yellow




White/Mint




Limited Color!
4.Black/Orange


People-friendly.

More than 90% of shoes on the market are made using glue.
These glues, along with other chemicals, produce toxic fumes that contaminate the work environment.
This is harmful to the workers’ health. Even with a good ventilation system, it is nearly impossible to eliminate the fumes completely.
Loper was born with a desire to improve these conditions by creating a production system that is safer and healthier for the people involved in the shoe-making process.
Planet-friendly

Solvent-based glues, often used in manufacturing shoes, contain a component called volatile organic compounds (VOCs.) These chemical components are subject to regulation as substances that pollute the atmosphere.
Loper does not use glues to put the uppers and the soles together, thus contributes to keeping the clean atmosphere.
Loper soles’s are made from a chlorine free material. This means it does not emit harmful dioxins during the incineration process.
Safe for the planet = safe for everyone.
Stimulate your creativity.

With Loper, anyone can enjoy the process of hand-making a pair of shoes.
Loper is assembled with ropes, so you can replace and repair the soles yourself.
You can customize the soles and make a pair of Loper that is completely unique to you!
Making, using, and caring – with time, you begin to create a special relationship with your Loper. May this make your every day life a little richer and a little more meaningful.
Together with Loper - we invite you to bring the simple joy of creation into your daily life.

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.
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.
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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.