Day 1 focuses on honing your skills through mock-up upper practice. This crucial hands-on experience prepares you for crafting your final pair with confidence.

On Day 2, immerse yourself in the world of materials and patterns. Begin by perusing our extensive range of premium leathers, each offering a distinct texture and character. Select the perfect leather to bring your sneaker vision to life, understanding the vital interplay between design and material.

Guided by our experts, you'll then delve into the intricate process of pattern utilization. Lay the selected leather on the pattern templates and trace the outlines meticulously, ensuring accuracy in every contour. This step is critical as it sets the foundation for the entire sneaker construction process.

With the traced patterns, you'll proceed to the clicking stage—a skill central to shoemaking. Employing traditional techniques, cut the leather precisely along the traced lines, mastering the art of "clicking" to attain consistent, flawless pieces. This stage highlights the fusion of technical expertise and creative expression, as your chosen leather transforms into tangible components of your sneakers.

Day 2 not only equips you with hands-on experience but also cultivates an appreciation for the synergy between material selection, pattern utilization, and craftsmanship. As you navigate through the tactile process of tracing and clicking, you'll gain an intimate understanding of how these intricate elements harmonize to shape your bespoke sneakers.

Day 3 of our course is all about upper construction. Guided by experts, you'll stitch together the clicked leather pieces using industrial sewing machines to create the upper part of your sneaker.

You'll also delve into skiving, thinning leather edges for comfort and aesthetics. The hum of sewing machines will be your backdrop as your design takes shape. By the end of the day, you'll not only master stitching but also understand how it blends skill and creativity for standout sneaker uppers.

Day 4 unfolds the fascinating world of lasting. Guided by our experts, you'll embark on a hands-on journey of stretching the upper material over the shoe last—a mold that determines the sneaker's shape. This tactile experience showcases how materials adapt and conform, bringing your design to life in a tangible way.

Throughout the day, you'll witness the gradual transformation of your design from a flat pattern to a three-dimensional structure. By day's end, you'll not only grasp the art of lasting, a cornerstone of shoemaking, but also appreciate how it harmonises with design choices, culminating in the creation of exceptional sneakers that embody both form and purpose.

Day 5 is about outsole removal and application. Guided by experts, you'll learn to remove existing soles and attach new ones to the recently lasted uppers.

You'll gain hands-on experience in safely removing old soles and master the technique of precisely attaching new outsoles. By day's end, you'll be well-versed in this pivotal stage of the process, enhancing both the appearance and functionality of your crafted sneakers.

With outsoles securely applied, your handcrafted bespoke sneakers are ready to wear. This milestone isn't just an endpoint—it's the start of your shoemaking journey, where each step was a brushstroke in the canvas of your unique creation. From here, your path as a shoemaker unfurls, enriched by the skills, insights, and creativity you've gained. Your crafted sneakers aren't just footwear; they're the embodiment of your dedication and the kickoff of your personal shoemaking journey. LSS will be here to help on our Discord with any shoemaking questions you have.