Tandy Leather — Tandy Leather, Inc.

Sneaker Starter Pack

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$48.99 $69.99 In stock

Category: Kits

This Sneaker Starter Pack will get you started making a pair of leather sneaker style shoes in one of three styles, low-top, mid-top, or high-top. This intermediate-level project includes a pair of shoe insoles and outsoles, pattern, and project instructions. Each sole has intentions marking where the stitches should be placed. An ideal project for leftover or scrap leather, we recommend using leather ranging from 3-4 oz. (1.2-1.6 mm) up to 7-8 oz. (2.8-3.2 mm). If using lighter-weight leather we advise you add a 1-2 oz. (0.4-0.8 mm) lining. Sizes 36, 46 & 47 are only available in the white color. Check out our Sneaker Starter Pack Blog for step-by-step instructions with images.

Specifications

  • Kit Level: 4

Includes

  • 1 Pair of Soles
  • 1 Pair of Insoles
  • Pattern
  • Instructions

Additional Items Required to Complete (not included)

  • Sewing Awl Kit
  • Sewing Awl Thread Reel
  • 3/16” Round Drive Punch
  • 3/16” Eyelet Setter With Anvil
  • 100-Pack Eyelets
  • Tanner’s Bond® Tape
  • Personna® Utility Knife
  • Poly Mallet
  • 2 sq. ft. (0.19 sq. meters) Leather

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ella ★★★★★

I was relieved to find a kit that includes all three shoe heights, so I can try the low-top first before moving on to a high-top. The leather pieces are cut cleanly, which made lacing and stitching easier than I expected for an intermediate project.

Andrew ★★★★★

Finally, a kit that actually gives you real leather and a choice of three silhouettes instead of just one boring pattern. The instruction steps were clear enough for my second shoemaking project, though I wish the thread was a bit stronger. Super satisfying to lace up my own hand-stitched low-tops a

George ★★★★★

I was surprised by how much the included pre-cut leather pieces sped up the learning curve. Being able to choose between low, mid, or high-top styles right from the start makes this feel like a real project, not just a kit. The instructions are clear enough for someone who's done basic sewing before