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Teshigoto Fu, Aomori Prefecture
madeni Aomori Prefecture
Welcome to the store
自分で靴を作る
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Zoe Patterns has:
Materials can be purchased separately at a materials store or here .
We recommend soft leather of about 2mm or hard leather of about 1.5mm!
Please refer to the table below to select your size.

Making shoes is fun
Loper is a system that allows shoes to be made without using wooden lasts or adhesives.
Although it varies from person to person, it takes about 3-5 hours to complete one pair of shoes.


Everyone's feet are different.
In mass-produced shoe manufacturing, shoes are made based on an average foot last, so it is actually difficult to find shoes that fit your feet perfectly.
LOPER allows you to easily adjust the pattern to fit your foot when making the shoe upper, making it possible to create shoes that are more tailored to each individual's foot.

If you know how it works, you can repair it.
If you make your own shoes, you can repair them yourself when the soles wear out or if you want to customize the design.

My goal is to one day make a kids' size "LOPER" so that all children can have the experience of making their own shoes.
There are many deep-rooted problems hidden in the world of shoemaking.
Making something so difficult yourself makes it fun.
When you live using things you have made yourself, or wear things that you know who made them, you will develop a strong attachment to them.
Such a life would be richer and more enjoyable than one that is constantly accumulating and wearing itself out.
I want to make my own shoes! I want to make them and give them as gifts! I want to start a shoe brand! If you're one of those people, I definitely recommend giving it a try.
We are constantly updating various #lopershoes! @loper_shoes Instagram is here
You can share the works you made at the workshop or at home, or ask for help if you have any questions.
Join the Facebook Loper group here!
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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.
SAT
岡田あきこ
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.
SAT
Manami
SAT
By the deadline
SAT
Manami
SUN
Manami
THU
Megumi
SAT
Rapeseed shoes
Seats may still be available. Please contact the venue directly.
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.