Sneaker Template
Design your own sneaker on paper. Choose a low top, a high top or a runner, and a layout: side, top and sole views together, one large side view, the outer and inner side, or four side views for practice. Every outline is our own drawing and is split into the parts of a shoe (toe cap, vamp, eyestay and laces, collar, quarter, heel counter, midsole, outsole and more), each with a number and a key. Fill each part with a colour and one of 10 patterns, start from one of 7 colourways, or print the outline only and colour it in by hand. Add a design name and notes lines for colours and materials. All the views on a sheet share one scale, so the side, top and sole views line up. There are no brand logos or marks on the outlines, so the design is yours. Download a PDF, 300 DPI PNG or SVG. Nothing is uploaded.
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Print at 100% (Actual size). Every view on a sheet is drawn at the same scale, so the side, top and sole views match.
Template
Zones
A colour and a pattern for each zone. Zones with the same number share them in every view.
Runs in your browser with our own code and outlines: nothing is uploaded and nothing is saved. The outlines carry no brand marks or logos. Every zone is checked before you download it: the zones tile the outline with no gaps or overlaps. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed.
How to design a sneaker on paper
- Choose a style (low top, high top or runner), the paper and a layout.
- Pick a colourway, or choose Outline only to print a blank template to colour in.
- Change the colour and pattern of any part in the Zones list: the side, top and sole views all update together.
- Type a design name if you like, and keep the notes lines for colours and materials.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size), or save a PNG or SVG to keep working on a computer.
What you can use it for
- Art and design lessons on product design
- Sketching colourways before you customise a pair
- A sneaker design contest or club
- Kids’ colouring and drawing sheets
- Planning a custom paint job on plain canvas shoes
- A portfolio page with matching side, top and sole views
The three styles
| Style | Parts to colour | Zones in the side view | Zones in the top view | Zones in the sole view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low top | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| High top | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Runner | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
A part can show in more than one view, and it keeps the same number, colour and pattern in all of them.
Shoe parts on the template
| Part | Shown in | Styles |
|---|---|---|
| Toe cap | side, top | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Vamp | side, top | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Eyestay and laces | side, top | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Collar and tongue | side | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Quarter | side, top | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Heel counter | side, top | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Foxing strip | side | Low top, High top |
| Ankle panel | side | High top |
| Lining | top | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Midsole | side | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Outsole | side, sole | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Arch | sole | Low top, High top, Runner |
| Saddle | side | Runner |
Layouts
| Layout | Views | Paper | Shoe length on the sheet: Letter / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side, top and sole views | Side view (outer side), Top view, Sole view (from below) | Portrait | 143 / 156 mm |
| One large side view | Side view (outer side) | Landscape | 255 / 273 mm |
| Outer and inner side | Outer side, Inner side (mirrored) | Landscape | 183 / 174 mm |
| Four side views (practice sheet) | Design 1, Design 2, Design 3, Design 4 | Landscape | 126 / 135 mm |
Each layout fits one scale to every view on the sheet, so lengths match from one view to the next.
Patterns
| Pattern | Try it on |
|---|---|
| Plain colour | Any part |
| Stripes, pinstripes | Quarter, collar |
| Dots, speckle | Vamp, midsole |
| Checks, diamonds | Quarter, toe cap |
| Zigzag, herringbone | Outsole, foxing strip |
| Waffle tread, grooves | Outsole in the sole view |
Patterns are made of plain squares, dots, bars and zigzags, cut to the shape of each part.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I design my own sneaker?
Start with the side view: pick the colours for the big parts (the quarter, the vamp and the sole), then the trims (toe cap, heel counter, eyestay and collar). Check the top and sole views, write the colours and materials on the notes lines, and print a few versions to compare.
What are the parts of a sneaker called?
The toe cap covers the front of the toes and the vamp covers the top of the foot behind it. The eyestay holds the laces, the tongue sits under them and the collar is the padded rim around the ankle. The quarter is the side panel, the heel counter wraps the back of the heel, and the midsole and outsole make up the sole. The tables on this page list every part on the template.
Can I print a blank sneaker template to colour?
Yes. Choose Outline only and the template prints in black lines on white, with the zone numbers and key if you want them. Turn the numbers off for a clean outline.
What is the difference between the three styles?
The low top ends below the ankle, the high top covers the ankle with an ankle panel, and the runner has a thicker midsole that is higher at the heel and a saddle panel across the middle of the shoe.
Is the template true to size?
No. It is a design template, not a shoe pattern, so it is scaled to fit the page. On US Letter the one large side view draws the shoe at about 255 mm long. Every view on one sheet uses the same scale.
Why are there no logos on the outlines?
The outlines are our own drawings with no brand logos, marks or model names, so whatever you design is your own. Draw your own mark on the side panel if you want one.
Can I show both sides of the shoe?
Yes. Choose Outer and inner side: the second view is the side view mirrored, as the inner side of the same shoe looks with the toe pointing the other way.
Can I use these templates for things I sell?
Yes. The outlines are ours and you may use them, and anything you make with them, in things you sell without giving credit. The note under the tool gives the full terms.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything is drawn by JavaScript in your browser and never leaves your device, and nothing is saved when you close the page.