Tokyo Original Shoes Making 1 Day Workshop / Ready made orders

About this tour

Spend six hours at Loper in Tokyo designing and handcrafting a pair of shoes tailored to your exact specifications. Working with a non-toxic production system that skips chemical glues, you'll shape leather uppers, attach soles, and finish details by hand. Walk away with a one-of-a-kind pair you've built yourself, knowing the process respects both your health and the environment.

Highlights

• Handcraft leather shoes from scratch in six hours
• Non-toxic production system—no solvent glues or harmful fumes
• Chlorine-free soles avoid toxic dioxins in manufacturing
• Create a completely personalised design
• All materials and tools provided
• No specialist skills required to start

What to expect

You'll arrive at Loper's workshop and begin by selecting your leather, colours, and style preferences. A guide walks you through hand-stitching uppers, fitting and securing soles without adhesives, and finishing touches like edge bevelling and polish. The process is deliberately tactile—you're using traditional techniques adapted for safety. Expect your hands to get busy and tired in the best way; by day's end, you'll have a wearable shoe that bears your own handiwork. No prior shoemaking experience needed.

Good to know

Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with spinal injuries or serious cardiovascular conditions. Public transport is nearby; private car hire isn't included. All fees, taxes, and materials are covered. Plan for a full day commitment.