Een geweldige ervaring. Toen ik zag wat voor schoenen voormalige studenten van @sneakersschool op Instagram hadden staan, was ik overtuigd om zelf ook mee te doen zodat ik mijn eigen Nike Air Max 1 sneakers kon maken. Ik vond het heel bijzonder dat ik binnen 5 dagen van een concept naar mijn zelfgemaakte sneakers ging zonder enige ervaring. Roel, bedankt voor je geduld, advies en tips gedurende deze week. Dit is zeker niet het einde voor mij.

De vijf dagen @sneakersschool waren heel gaaf. Ook al heb ik een vrij subtiele sneaker gemaakt, ik kon helemaal losgaan met alle kleuren en stoffen. Het voelde voor mij zeker niet als school, eerder als een begeleiding één op één. Ik kan niet wachten om zelf aan de slag te gaan en zit er aan te denken om mij ook op te geven voor de Air Jordan 1 cursus. Ik ben helemaal niet zo gek op Jordan’s, maar zou de cursus graag nog eens doen, bedankt Roel!

I have been custom painting sneakers for a while until I came across the ad from @sneakersschool on instagram. Immediately signed up enthusiastically and did not regret this great course. I don’t think there is a better way of making air max 1 yourself. A lot of 1 on 1 guidance thanks to the small group, lots of good explanations! Even if you have never worked with a sewing machine, you will succeed after this course! Now continue to practice at home and hope that we become just as good as @roelvanhoff!

It was a pleasure to spend a week at the @sneakersschool with Roel and a great group of students… The small class sizes allow for any necessary 1-to-1 time when needed and there is really nice relaxed & fun vibe in the studio… @roelvanhoff his knowledge & skill base is second to none, this course is a MUST for any dedicated Max#1 Sneaker-Peep’s! Our group enjoyed the experience so much, we’ve decided to have a re-union for the Jordan#1 class:)
Thanks again

An amazing experience!
Being finally able to materialize something that at first was only on my mind, in such a short time, has been awesome.
It was all possible only thanks to the great teachings of Roel that, supported by his even greater patience, followed each of us in every single step of the process with full support.
Not only have I learned a lot and met some great people during these 5 days, but I also felt inspired and more motivated to pursue my passion. For all this, I’m very grateful to @roelvanhoff
To anybody who would appreciate a quality experience making quality kicks, definitely pass by Roel @Sneakersschool.
Thanks man!

This for me started when I took a few too many Ls, I realised custom was the way to go, a google search came back with Roel and @sneakersschool amongst others,
Roel’s work looked the part, so I took the plunge. What can I say, what a wonderful experience, @roelvanhoff is the perfect host, always on hand to answer any questions and if necessary lend a helping hand. With small groups everyone gets acquainted quickly and Roel is also able to spread himself around easily enough. It was an absolute pleasure to finally get to meet Roel, he is a diamond and the lunches are amazing, spoilt for choice, it’s delicious – and people call me a food snob!! If you’re thinking of booking yourself on one of Roel’s courses, don’t sleep on it, JUST DO IT… One last word of warning though, be prepared for an intense week there is a lot to take in and get to know a sewing machine a little first, preferably an industrial machine as the difference is like Tinkerbell’s wand to Thor’s hammer LoL. Thank you @Sneakersschool @RoelVanHoff @philsneakerpawn for the lifts everyday – top man! @dionjpkroatmo @the.solechef cheers: @Thesixmillionpennyman

I had never deconstructed an Airmax1 before, nor had I ever seen it’s parts together. I learned all the necessary steps in 5 days to create my own Airmax1 and the fundamentals of the bespoke process/art. Roel was very patient with me and shared a lot of his knowledge with us which fasttracked my creative process enormously.
I am starting my own bespoke sneaker adventure now with Roel’s teaching as a guidance.
I strongly recommend Roel to all who are interested in learning the fundamentals of the craft.
TheSoleChef

First i didn’t know where to start .
Then i saw @sneakersschool on instagram last year and directly felt that i wanted to go there and learn how to make bespoke sneakers!
These last 5 days were very intens. There was a lot of info to take in and a lot of work to be done. But it was so worth it !
We had a nice group of guys mainly all from around Europe .
Roel is a very good teacher he is there every step of the way in the whole process and he knows his craft. All my questions were answered. I recommand that everyone that wants to learn to make a bespoke should go and learn it from Roel at his sneakersschool.
Maybe i will come back sometime.

My Sneakersschool experience was amazing! I have met some amazing people and of course an amazing teacher. Entering the studio and seeing the leathers and machines, gave me huge motivation to create my own sneakers. Throughout the week I learned a lot about the craft of shoemaking, and some tips and tricks on how to construct my own shoe. And I am happy with the end result! The toned down colour blocking in contrast with exotic materials and the red accents, turned out pretty great. Anyway, it was a great experience and thanks for everything!

To capture the course in one word: awesome! It was great to learn from and work with Roel, he has amazing creative skills. From start to finish, from picking your leather to putting the sole on; the coaching is great.
Before the course started, I already had a made a design: Air Max 1 Frankenstein. It was great to see how an idea, a design I made in ‘paint’, turned into an actual sneaker. All these different leathers, different structures and even studs, made my sneaker come to life, just like Frankenstein.
I never thought I would be able to create a Nike AM1 from scratch, but I did, thanks to Roel.
No doubt I will be back, I want more!

Nike / Sir Carlton – Air Max 1 ‘Supa Dupa Fly’
Inspired by:My design was inspired by the trending brands of this moment in sneaker culture , 30 years celebration of the 90 and the colorways representing the beautiful city of Amsterdam/ Island of Aruba, with a touch of that Oldskool OG Sneaker Vibe.
On the personal side: Everything was arranged beautifully from coaching to a great lunch.
Grateful for the opportunity to have learned the craft.
Big man Roel thank you for believing this is only the start.
Note: for all sneakerheads/lovers, take this course you won’t regret it.

Never thought I could make / create my own Air Max 1. What a great experience! Roel takes you from design to self-made air Max 1. He takes the time to explain everything and guides you through the entire process. He gives advice and guidance during the course, both solicited and unsolicited. I needed a little more time to go through all the steps, but that was no problem for Roel. No pressure to work faster but more guidance. Exactly what I needed! Everything shows that Roel is a professional with a broad knowledge of materials and design. He also ensures a cozy and relaxed atmosphere where you get all the attention you need due to the small scale. “Keep up the good work @Roelvanhoff”

Last week I took the course of sneakersschool with pleasure. From the beginning to the end it was great! Nice to be taught by someone with so much professional knowledge. Everything was well organized. The location and lunch were great! Of course eventually go home with your own made air Max 1. Big thanks @sneakersschool it was great
Gr. Tristan

I had so much fun this week at @sneakersschool. What an experience! Customizing sneakers has been a hobby of mine but following this course definitely took that hobby to another level. Roel can explain very well and has the attention for every student. The transportation to the studio and the lunch were super arranged. When my pair was finished I felt super excited to get started on my own! I recommend this course 100% to anyone that loves sneakers and being creative. Eventhough at first I had doubts about my design, I’m very happy with the result. How cool is it, when people asked where I got my dope kicks, to be able to say I made them myself!
Big big big thanks to @roelvanhoff for this experience, keep up the good work!!

Thank you very much for a great courses week Roel! have learned a lot

I have never learned so much in 5 days than last week. Because of the amount of participants, only 5, this course is like a private course. Roel is a real craftmanship, his amount of knowledge is insane. He can answer every question and gives very clear explenation of all the things involved in making handmade sneakers. I’m very proud of the end result and did not expect it to turn out so good. Thank you @roelvanhoff!

The @sneakersschool or some form of it has been something I wanted to do since I was 16 now 31 so it has been well in the making. It is my first ever pair of AM1 but it was the process that I wanted to do and learn more about and it didn’t disappoint, I was extremely happy with the way my design and production of the shoe turned out (thanks to a few helping hands ). @roelvanhoff was a wonderful host, teacher and all round sound trooper and was very welcoming to everyone in his place of craft, bringing everyone together. The group helped push each other through to the end of the corse and we all chipped in. I would recommend the journey and experience to anyone who has a slight passion for shoes and creativity.

First of all I loved the course!
I met some great people and meanwhile the time flew by.
I’m not happy about everything in the end result but nothing can be perfect when doing it the firs time.
I think their’s nothing more beautiful than making art and combine it with the shoe you love the most!
Roel thank you for teaching and thanks to everyone for the great experience!

The first time I heard about the @Sneakersschool was from a previous student @thedayanto. Thanks for the Heads-Up bro
I had an open brief for a Final Year Visual Design assignment. I decide to “ Do what I Love “ – I love Sneakers.
The 5 day workshop had only 5 students which made the course feel like 1 on 1 tuition.
@roelvanhoff is very knowledgeable on the art of shoemaking. He’s patient, and willing to share his knowledge to help you get the best from the experience.
I met some cool people, and the vibe was very chilled. It’s Holland, what do you expect ❤
If you love sneakers, then this experience is one you should invest in. You won’t be disappointed.
The shoes are far from perfect, but I’m proud of the result.
I look forward to going back to build a Jordan 1 In 2020.

The Sneakerschool! What an experience!
Five days long, crafting with your hands what your feet gonna wear! My husband took the course a couple of months ago and because of his enthousiasm, I got curious… We share a passion for the AM1, so how awesome to both have our own unique bespoke AM1?
The location, the choice in leather, it’s like being in a candystore:)
After five days and a lot of fun with the other students and the guidance of Roel, this is the result! And i’m proud of it!
@roelvanhoff, many thanks for the fun and knowledge, your explination and the chilling vibes @Sneakersschool!
I’m gonna take this experience with me and it became an experience to never forget!

Last week was the best!. Because we were with only five students Roel had more than enough time for us. Every student got a lot of attention, so we learned all the tips and tricks in sneaker making. I’m glad with the result and gonna wear them with proud

The Air Max 1 is one of my favorite shoe ever. I always wanted to make my own sneakers with exotic and premium leather.
After I saw the @sneakersschool and @roelvanhoff posts and designs on instagram I knew that I will make here my own sneakers tailor made.
At the beginning I have some design in my mind but you need expertise and advice. Roel, designer and sneakerhead, is always here for each steps to do the right thing and more if you need information or if you want specials details on the shoes.
The sneakersschool is a great experience because you can made your own shoes with good quality leathers and fabrics taught by a passionate and professional designer in a ergonomic studio.
I’m really glad about this experience and my 1 of 1 handmade sneakers.
Thanks @roelvanhoff and @sneakersschool !

I took the 5 day course ‪from 30-10 till 03-11‬. The course suited me well, because the Air Max 1 is my holy grail… It was a wonderful experience! The location was great, from frontdoor to backdoor, it’s all about sneakers! In advance, I wasn’t so sure about my end result because i had no experience at all, but thanks to the every step guidance from @Roelvanhoff, i end up with a my own pair of freaking awesome bespokes! I learned a lot and I definitly going to start build sneakers at home! Day 5 was like a mixed day to me. On one side a had my very beautiful handmade sneaker, on the other side, i didn’t want to leave because i want to build more sneakers!
Roel, many thanks for this great experience!

I almost quit my participation in @sneakersschool because the situation of my country these days (chile)
I always were in conversations with @roelvanhoff from Sneakersschool
And he was so comprehensive and replying so quick that I finally could manage my schedule and travel to Amersfoort
The class is very personalized , Roel is always pending of your movements and he is so helpful all the time for any question that you have or doubt .
He Also knows so much about trending , history of sneakers and handcrafting that is just not a 5 days class is a full experience complete of knowledge of how to develop on the sneaker business.
And You can expect also to have the best materiales at your disposal After the class I can’t be more happy and full of joy and of.course so proud of the final result with my am1

You walk in with an idea in your head. 5 days later you have that idea on your feet. It’s something you have to do, but most of all to experience. The smaller group really works and @roelvanhoff truly immerses you into the world of “custom made”. The amount of knowledge he passes on to you is more than worth it. I now have a new hobby. Thanks @sneakersschool!

From 1 to 10 its an absolute 10.
What a great class and experience. I have to say I was a bit nervous and very excited on taking this course, but as soon as you get there @roelvanhoff makes you feel very warm and welcome.
Its a 5 day course with only 5 students that makes it a very personalized class, being able to ask and share with everyone without leaving anything behind.
Roel is a professional full of passion and knowledge that will guide you step by step in your creation giving you a space with a wide range of materials, tools, machines and timing that are absolutely perfect. Thanks again to Roel for the amazing food, beverage and coziness ass well to my classmates for a such and amazing experience! Lots of love from Chile!

@sneakersschool Is one of the best, hands on learning experiences i´ve ever had. @roelvanhoff is very skilled and full of knowledge, I liked that he is very patient so the whole class understands the work and concepts, clearing any possible doubt. It was a great 5 days building my own custom sneaker and hanging out with fellow sneaker heads ,talking about.. you guessed it, sneakers and more sneakers.
When i entered the course i had more or less of an idea of what i wanted to make, but the reality is that you get to class and you have to adapt to whatever materials and colors are available, for me thats one of the best creative exercises. I want to thank Roel for such an experience, for me it has changed the way i look at the sneaker industry, getting a better understanding of how a sneaker is actually made.

What an amazing 5 day’s it’s been. Such a great experience…
The atmosphere in our group was amazing.
@roelvanhoff was very patient and “precies”. He has a lot of knowledge of the craft.
Everything was well taken care of and you could get anything you wanted.
The lunches were also very nice, especially the “kroketten”.
For me, personally, I really enjoyed being creative and I loved to see my own personal sneakers develop.
It was also very nice to meet other sneakersheads!!

I really had an awesome time learning how to make my own AM1’s! @roelvanhoff really did an awesome job teaching us the craft and took his time to show us the proces step by step.
It’s a lot of work and the days flew by but in the end, when you have the shoe that you designed and made in your hand, that’s just priceless!!
Thanks again Roel for sharing your wisdom

I love sneakers, I collect them and it had been a while since I tried to figure out how to customize them.
After a friend showed me @roelvanhoff ‘s @sneakersschool page, I said to myself: “This is the one for me!”
There were only 5 fellow students with the same passion for sneakers which have also become friends.
I’m glad that Roel taught us this art in his school, he’s a great guy and very patient.
Thanks again for everything, I will take this experience with me forever.
It’s great to create!

In my previous review I wrote I would do it again in a heartbeat… So I did…
The choice of materials was even wider than last time. The patterns have been developed and improved which resulted in a better fit and shape.
@roelvanhoff explanation, help, craftmanship and patience are so great that everyone can easily make his/her own bespoke.
The combination of nice fellow students and great lunches again made for an unforgettable experience.
To be continued…!

I heard about a new sneakersschool session a couple of month ago. I really felt that this time, it was my turn to enroll and I’ve not been disappointed !
Before starting it I hadn’t really expectations about the course itself, I just started and discovered all the fun it could bring : top quality leathers products, good equipments and last but not least really cool ‘partners in crime’.
Crafting was the first challenge: how to choose the leathers, how to combine them, with no experience ?
That’s were Roel’s expertise come into the play, he can tell exactly what you have to keep in mind for crafting and the adventure can then begin !
Building up a sneaker is really a passionate thing: we were all focused at realizing our own bespoke while a cool atmosphere emerge from the group. Each one can evolve at its own peace while Roel advices, guides and helps you throughout all the process.
I’m really glad with that experience and my bespoke sneakers, I would definitely recommend any sneakerfan to follow the class. That’s an unforgettable experience,
Thanx Sneakersschool, Thanx Roel !

It was a very nice experience, thank you to all students who were all attentive and @roelvanhoff who was able to advise us and remove doubts … I think we all had the desire to redo another sneakers barely thin the first one. thank you @sneakersschool !!!

Wow…..WHAT A WEEK! Honestly for me this was a life changing experience! The amount of knowledge and skill @roelvanhoff has is incredible, he really is a master and shares that with you by helping you each step of the way. It’s crazy to think you make a bespoke sneaker from absolute scratch with no prior experience in anything. I’m not going to lie I was super nervous and anxious when I first arrived but from the very start Roel makes you feel comfortable and relaxed, the studio is beautiful, there’s drinks whenever you want and lunch is really good! For me I really wanted to concentrate on the process of how to make the sneaker so chose something simple, clean and fresh. Super happy with how they came out, learned so much and I can’t wait to start making my own pairs when I get back home. Also met some amazing people who shared the same passion! If your contemplating doing this course DONT just do it, trust me you will LOVE IT! Peace and Love

for me @sneakersschool was an excellent investment of time&money! using all the different tools and materials – while hand crafting my very own AM1 – kind of reshaped how I look upon sneakers at all, like from a general view mainly on the shape, silhouette and color way, more into details, with paying particular attention on every single piece of leather processed and on every single stich, stich, stich…
@sneakersschool is definitely a ‘must DO!’ for sneaker enthusiasts… just do it
thanks @roelvanhoff
“AIR”KAN aka @erkansoy

It was a dream come true to assemble and make our shoes with @roelvanhoff. A great experience far beyond our imagination.
The guidance and explanation Roel gives you are great. His knowledge and skills when it comes to the smallest details is mind blowing.
Our dream of making our own pair of AM1’s came true thanks to you Roel!
We can’t thank you enough and can’t wait to UNDS our new favorite pairs!
Keep it up and see you soon!
-Shannon and Jeffrey

It was always a dream to create my own shoes, so I was extremely happy when I discovered the @sneakersschool! I can recommend this course to every sneakerfreaker! If you can sew or not, @roelvanhoff will guide you every step (and stitch!) of the way. The choice of leathers is mindblowing and the studio is supernice. Although it’s hard work, it’s a really chill vibe! It feels intimate because the group is so small and Roel’s knowledge is endless!
I always loved the air max 90s and asked for a 90s sole, which was no problem for Him. We kept the details from the 90s and combined it with the 1, and I’m so happy with the hybrid result: what a match!
When I was doubting myself, he gave me the confidence to ‘just do it’ and I’m so proud of myself! The workshop really helped me to accept that you can make mistakes, and there is always a way to fix it. Truly an unforgettable, lifechanging experience!!! Thanks Roel, you are amazing! ❤
-Sanne a.k.a @studio.pandi

Definitely loved this AM1 class!! We got to work with crazy leathers and what i liked the most was the details and care behind every single step of the process. @roelvanhoff really helped us during the whole class figuring out what was the best choice for the shoe and i it really shows in the final product!!/p>

It was a real pleasure to be able to work with @roelvanhoff. For me it was the second course of shoemaking, and the level has risen considerably. Roel is very knowledgeable in the world of shoes, and his air max is from another planet. From the patterns to the shapes, up to the internal parts, it coincides perfectly!
-Nicola

Amazing experience at @sneakersschool
I did this custom pair of AM1 taking in consideration my ROOTS or personality. Each side represents a part of me: the left one paying tribute to the place I was BORN: Casablanca (Morocco)
and the right paying tribute to where I was RAISED: Paris (France)
It’s a pleasure to tell where you’re from by your sneakers.
Thanks you for giving me the opportunity to do it and thanks for sharing your knowlege with me @roelvanhoff

After following @sneakersschool for a while I knew for sure: this is a course I HAVE to follow!
Then the moment was finally there. You learn to make your own pair of Air Max 1 from beginning to end.
It was a dream come true and I was in 7th heaven!
During the entire process everything is explained from A to Z by @roelvanhoff . How, where and why. The rest is up to you!
The tools and equipment are top notch and you can ask Roel everything.
The smaller group makes for a better and personal approach.
I never knew or even thought about how many parts make up an Air Max 1! It was wonderful to learn all this and how it’s put together.
I’m a creative person and had the chance to let my creativity go free. Eventhough I kept my pair clean and sober without using bright colors.
I’m very pleased with the end result and I finally made my very own shoes! I’ve always walked in and loved Air Max 1’s.
I won’t be wearing them so I ordered a special shoe display. Maybe I’ll wear them for my wedding day. But for now I just slept in them for the first night
Thanks Roel, it’s been a wonderful and educational week! We will meet again soon!
-Fernando

I always had a passion for shoe’s and especially for sneakers. Therefor I planned on doing a full 3 year course on shoemaking and learning all about it, sadly I would not learn in that course are “custom” bespoke sneakers and destroying shoes to create new ones. This was something totally different than traditional shoemaking but is something that really interested me. I went looking around on the web to find more info on making your own bespokes and that was when I saw the @Sneakersschool course and the results it gave in on Instagram. At this point I knew, this is what I want! so I went ahead and sent @Roelvanhoff a message asking if I could attend and luckily there was still a spot for the next month! I could not be happier and went to the course with pretty high expectations. In the end the course was even better than imagined! Roel has an amazing eye for details and helps you with every step. This makes the course great for beginning shoemakers and people without experience as well. I hope to make a lot of nice bespoke in the future and improve all my skills. Big thanks to you @Roelvanhoff and all the other students for the amazing week and great learning experience!
-Ivo

I was wondering doing sneakers since a very long time , I did custom but it was not the thing I really want , and one day roelvanhoff appear to me on insta , I was wahhhhooooo who is this guy ?? I talk to him about my sneakers dream , and finally I was there to do my own Decon /recon , the dream come true , and because of you now I know that everything in sneakers world is possible , thanks a lot bro for your patience , your knowledge, this class will change a lot of things in my life !!! And now you have to come snowboarding with us in French alps !!!
@thimzs_

oel, A big thank you for this amazing experience that may change the rest of my life. I am proud to had you as a teacher on decon recon. Your processes are easy to apply even for beginners and the result is just impressive. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me. You don’t realize that I will probably tell to my grand children : @roelvanhoff is the guy who learn me how to become a shoemaker
Thanks Dude for everything

Ever since we started following @sneakersschool, Noelia and I decided to take the course. We waited impatiently for 3 months to get started.
It was a great experience. We don’t speak a lot of English but this wasn’t an issue. In the end it’s all about the craftmanship. I want to thank @roelvanhoff for his patience while explaining everything and guiding us along the way.
Also a big thanks to my fellow students because we had a great time together.
I learned a lot during the course, but now it’s up to me to do the rest!
Gracias!!! (Espanja)

I’m a details oriented guy, everthing has to bee on point. So far so good. When i got in touch with @sneakersschool i thought OMG, i can make my own bloody AM 1! i fell in love immediately!! So this was a decision by heart and not by my brain!! And it‘s not just like ahh i can have my own design, thoughts, visions to bringin in, no it‘s more than that! It‘s abaout to create your own pair of shoes, from A to Z.. well except the sole! I still can‘t find the right words what happend to me during this fenomenal week @sneakersschool workshop! By the way @roelvanhoff is the mastermind behind all that, his passion & Love for Sneakers tells his own story, und i got the chance to be a part of it!! It almost felt like Home to be there.. sadly it has come to an end. But with the knowledge and inspiration of @roelvanhoff i can keep this moments for life.. thank you very very much, from the bottom of my heart, i realy feel thankful.. One of the best times of my life, I‘ll never ever gonna forget! A big applaus to the dr. prof. @roelvanhoff from @sneakersschool to make this happen! He‘s such a lovely guy.. and a big big thank you to the great guys i met during this week! I couldn‘t imagine this, what came out of this perfect workshop!! If you get the opportunity, don‘t let it pass by.. as Nike said: Just do it!
Love Sam (Switzerland)

Probably you’ve seen the increase of customization of sneakers in the past few years. In the Netherlands, if you want customize sneakers, there is one person to go to: @Roelvanhoff!
I was so happy when i heard @Roevanhoff opened @sneakersschool. This gave me te opportunity to learn from the best! And what a course! Not only do i know how to make sneakers, i’ve also learned you don’t “just make sneakers”. It’s about the design, precision, hard work and passion. It’s a hell of a craft! I’m really proud of the result, and this makes me want to design and produce more customized sneakers! I enjoyed every second of the 5 day course! @Roelvanhoff has a lot of knowledge, experience and is really helpfull. That’s priceless! Therefore i recommend @sneakersschool! Last but not least. Erik, Tijs, Tony and Monique, my fellow students, thanks! I had the time of my life, also because of you!
-Steven @stevenbrianludwig

For me it was the introduction into the “sneakerworld” and what an intro it was! We had a great group of students, which not only helped eachother, but we also had a lot of fun. Roel the teacher is patient, kind, very passionate about his work and he will help you trough every step of the process. I liked it that the group of students was small. This way you can get personal attention and all you’re questions can be answered. I learned a lot, had fun and now I have my very FIRST pair of Nike’s! And they’re exclusive handmade sneakers! As I said earlier: what an intro into the “sneakerworld”. Now I’m hungry for more!
-Monique

@tazzmatazz_customs
All in all I can say I’m happy with the result & this was one of the best experiences of my life. I learned a lot that would’ve taken me years if I had to do it on my own. I met great people & made new friends. Most of all, I got more self-secure & motivated to pursue my passion & my dream to start my own business. When only a few months ago I had no clue what to do with my life.
Thanks Roel, for this memorable week

I was very enthusiastic about the @sneakersschool because I design shoes for years but never known how to make it.
I have reconstruct a lot of sneakers but that’s all. The process about making sneakers was something new for me and I was happy to learn it by the @sneakersschool.
I have no idea before what to expect from the course but I was pretty sure I was on the right place. My inspiration for this Design comes from the colors of #mondriaan art. In combination with safari and elephant prints.
@roelvanhoff have a lot of different leathers in stock. It’s sure you can make a amazing pair yourself with it! I have learned a lot these day’s and the course was pretty good.
@roelvanhoff is a relaxed dude and gives the right explanation. He helps when u ask for his help. The lunch was pretty good! And he try’s to give everyone a good experience. After 5 intensive day’s and hard works I have learned a lot. Now I can Design my sneakers in a different way. I have another look to the sneakers now. Thanks again Roel for the experience and with #airmaxday I will show u guy’s the different methods on silhouettes on the air max 1.
@Deftoon03 @DeftoonMasonbrothers

After 5 days of @sneakersschool it’s review time.
I had no experience with sewing or leather work what so ever. So I did not know what to expect of this course.
With my iPhone full of screenshots of possible colour combinations and sneaker inspiration I took the drive to Amersfoort.
First I was overwhelmed by all the different leather types and colours available but that was also very inspiring. I just started picking colours and textures and putting them together. With some help from @roelvanhoff I came up with this design.
I saw the pink ostrich on @roelvanhoff instagram feed once and knew right away, that’s one of the colours I wanted to use. I tried to keep them as clean as possible with the white and had to pick a Nike original elephant print leather.
Roel is a super relaxed guy and takes all the time you need to explain everything in to detail. The cool thing is that you do all the work cutting, sewing, nailing, glueing etc.
If you get stuck he is happy to help so you will leave with a pair of sneakers that you are proud of and proud I am.
After the 5 day’s of hard work it’s hard to explain how much I have learned and I am still processing it all. Now when I pick up one of my other pairs airmax one sneakers I look at them with a different eye.
Thanks Roel for the experience and guidance to make my own bespoke sneaker.
If you always wanted to make your own bespoke sneaker now is your chance @sneakersschool
-Jeroen

I came to Europe to visit a leather craft friend who invited me to join her friends to take a five day course for sneaker making by @sneakersschool. After the course was finished the teacher, Roel, asked if I’d be willing to give an honest review from the course. So here it is:
I have a few years of experience in shoemaking and didn’t have any expectations leading up the course. However, I was happily surprised to learn some new tips and make some wonderful new friends in the process. I can genuinely say that @roelvanhoff is knowledgeable about shoemaking and sneakers. Additionally, Roel enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge. I can sum up his character with his response to a question from a classmate. The question was, “Are you concerned that teaching people your profession will increase competition for you?” His response was, “I think competition is a good thing because it will make me and everyone around me work harder and be better.” That’s Roel- A really nice person who is humble, positive, down to earth and kind. He is such a rare gem and I wish him every success. – Emily

As a leather bag maker, I love leather. The feel, the touch, the smell and the diversity. I’m always interested in learning new things and leather techniques and always wanted to learn how to make bespoke Nikes. And then I saw on IG Roel with his @sneakersschool in the Netherlands. Without any doubts I contacted @roelvanhoff and asked of he was willing to do a class for me and my leather friends. I am so happy he said yes. So here we are a full week in the Sneakersschool, with my friends from Belgium, London and America, having a great time. @roelvanhoff is such a nice guy, leather master and teacher. He has so much patiënt and explaines everything step by step. With a handmade Nike as a result of this nice week. My first handmade is finished . Time for some bespoke Nike adventures @evbswooshed. Thank you Roel for this great experience. I am loving it!

Through instagram I went to the @sneakersschool. It took a lot of my attention, so I looked at @roelvanhoff his work. His work and love for sneakers made me stand up for the course. Everything was really better than I expected. The course has been dealt down to the last detail. The choice of materials was really big. This made it very difficult to make a decision. Roel showed his first self-developed sneaker, an Air Force 1. From here came the inspiration for the dark and light brown color. I made a selection of them. The explanation and involvement of Roel was really great. I am really satisfied with how my bespokes have become. I would do it again. Thanks Roel!

Soon I will start cleaning sneakers with my own company @sneakerbar010. To get a feel for the sneaker world, to gain insight into the different materials and leather types of which the sneakers are made, I have been apprenticed to The @sneakersschool by @roelvanhoff. The only sneaker school in Europe! Without any experience I made a sneaker from A to Z, result: great and beautiful! The course was well cared in detail, Roel had everything well prepared, patterns and materials everything was neatly in a box. Professional guidance and explanation, good crockery. Lunch well taken care of. Restfull location, workspace neat and ordered, decor very inviting. Price quality ratio: At first I thought it was an amount! because I did not know what to expect but it is certainly worth it, above my expectations. ROEL YOU DID A EXCELLENT JOB! SURE A FIVE STARS WORTH!