Sneaker courses
Sneaker courses
Everything you need to know before signing up
The J1
Experience
The AM1
Experience
The Jordan One and Air Max One experience and it’s components
Unlock the secrets of crafting your own sneakers with our comprehensive course, curated from years of expertise in the industry. As a master shoe maker and sneaker designer, Roel has honed various techniques, and now, He’s here to guide you through the journey of creating sneakers from scratch.
1. Sign up
Sign up through our website and tell us about your preference week.
2. Deconstruction
Deconstruct your sneaker and re-use the sole and start rebuilding with custom leathers and materials!
3. Patterning
The Sneakersschool offers a revolutionary approach. We’ll equip you with our exclusive and inhouse developed patterns and lasts, improved through years of experience. These ensure a perfect fit and provide a solid foundation to create your perfect sneaker.
4. Cutting leather and fabrics
Explore the art of drawing patterns on selected materials and master the use of the latest, most effective techniques to cut, shape, and refine materials. From basic cuts to intricate forms, we’ll be there every step, ensuring you acquire the expertise needed to craft your envisioned sneakers.
We have over 6000 leathers to choose from and Laces in every color of the rainbow. Everything you need to craft exactly what you envisioned.
5. Sewing
Let’s assemble your sneakers with confidence. Under our guidance, you will seamlessly stitch together the cut leather and fabric pieces. No prior sewing experience is necessary; we’ll share invaluable tricks to ensure your shoes are properly crafted.
6. Lasting
The final step in creating your handmade Nikes. This process involves shaping the shoe on a mold, ensuring it achieves the perfect fit and finish. SneakersSchool developed their own Nike Jordan and Air Max lasts and patern to ensure a perfect fitting.
Date and Time
The course spans five full days, running from Wednesday to Sunday. Each day’s session begins at approximately 9:00 and concludes at 17:00 hrs. Lunch and beverages are included, and we accommodate personal preferences wherever possible.
Costs of a course
The course, with a maximum of 5 participants, spans 5 full days (9:00-17:00 hrs) and is priced at €1680, per person (including 21% tax).
- Small hand tools are included
- A pair of donor shoes is included
- Lunch and drinks are provided
- No prior experience is required
- Receive a certificate of achievement
Decon/Recon classes offer a five-day immersive studio experience designed to teach the art of deconstructing and reconstructing Nike Jordan 1’s or AirMax 1’s. Master the entire process, and walk away with a completely custom pair that you’ve personally designed and crafted.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques under expert guidance, building your confidence.
- You’ll connect with a passionate community of sneaker enthusiasts for inspiration, support, and collaboration.
- Upon completion, you’ll walk away with a unique, custom-made pair of sneakers you designed and built – a testament to your newfound skills!
Everything you need to create your own custom handmade pair. Materials, A donor pair and tools as well as lunch and drinks throughout the week.
- You’ll master the art of deconstructing and reconstructing sneakers, understanding anatomy and construction techniques.
- You’ll develop practical skills like cutting, stitching, lasting, and material application to rebuild and personalize a shoe.
- You’ll explore advanced customization methods potentially used by the Roel van Hoff himself.
Upcoming courses
See a list overview of our upcoming courses. Don’t hesitate to sign up for a moment later this year. We are trying to plan these weeks as effectively as possible. We get in touch with you after signing up.
Student Stories
I am very enthusiastic about the 5-day training I followed at Sneakersschool. A very relaxed and calm atmosphere. Roel takes all the time to explain the different techniques that are used to finally get a good result. A proud feeling dominates after this course, while I certainly still have many point to improve my skills. Gained a lot of inspiration and energy to continue with this. Thank you @roelvanhoff for this fantastic experience!
- Janneke
From The Netherlands
