Would you like to walk
in perfectly fitting shoes?
I am offering you a proven online course that will help you to make custom-made all year round or winter barefoot shoes. All you need are just a few hand tools. You can benefit from 2 years of access to the videos in the member section and my 6-week support in a special Facebook group.
We are starting on the 13th of October, 2025.
Do you wait every day for the moment you can take your shoes off?
Maybe you know:
- daily blisters, sore feet after a long day,
- uncomfortable shoes that don´t fit you well,
- inappropriate shoe colour or design of lace-up shoes in the shops,
- difficulties with choosing winter shoes.
I have a good news for you: there is a solution...
Would you like:
- to walk every day in shoes that are so comfortable you don't even know you are wearing them?
- to support the health of your feet by every step you make?
- to choose a shoe colour or design that suits your style?
- to learn a new useful craft?
Imagine wearing custom-made shoes all year round.
Your shoes will fit you well, and you can choose their colour and design.
Your new shoes will be:
- Soft and comfortable. The leather adapts to your feet with every step. Forget blisters and little toe room.
- Good for your health. It is scientifically proven that wearing barefoot shoes has a beneficial effect on the health of your feet and your whole body.
- Original. You can choose your favourite colour and decorate the shoes to create your unique design.
Indulge your feet in the luxury of comfortable, tailored shoes.
You can make your shoes on the Lace-up shoe sewing course
I present you a proven online course with the possibility of my support, thanks to which you can make your barefoot winter or all-year-round shoes. The shoes are made without lasts, all you need are just a few hand tools.
You will find concise and clear videos arranged in the member section, which will guide you step by step to the goal - your hand-made shoes. The shoes are made without lasts, all you need are just a few hand tools.
You can take advantage of a consultation with me so you won´t get stuck in the process.
Depending on your level and time, you can choose from the following 3 types of lace-up shoes to make:
Hand-made, no machines, no lasts...
In this online course, you will learn:
- to make your template
- your shoes will be made to measure,
- your shoes will fit you perfectly,
- you will learn to create and adjust the template for any feet.
- to work with leather
- to cut and punch the leather,
- to hand dye the leather (optional),
- to glue the leather and soles,
- to use the basic tools.
- to complete your shoes
- to make shoes with or without lining,
- to sew properly the upper parts to the leather welt,
- to complete the lacing.
You can tailor the course to your time.
How does the course work?
- The course is in the form of video lectures arranged in the member section - In the videos, I show you the step-by-step process from cutting to sewing. The videos are short and factual. You will get access to the course immediately after the payment.
- With my support in the Facebook group - you're not alone in this. I'm available in the Facebook group throughout your 6 weeks shoemaking process to give you feedback on your steps and answer your questions. This is how you won't get stuck anywhere while sewing your barefoot shoes and you will finish them. We are starting on the 13th of October, 2025. My support in the group is available to you until the 23rd of November.
- You'll tailor it to your time - unlike full weekend live courses, online courses are divided into shorter lessons, so you can make it even with small children or if you have a lot of work. It's up to you whether you sew all day Saturday or just for an hour a day after work or when the kids are asleep. You have 2 years of access to all the videos in the members´ section and to the Facebook group. After 2 years you will be able to prolong your access.
- Suitable for beginners - you can do it even if you've never done anything like this before. The videos are made easy so that everyone can understand them. We sew the shoes by hand, you don't need a sewing machine or other specialized equipment.
- With my personal support - if you want extra support in the process, you can purchase additional 1-hour consultation with the course author Karolina Castkova for € 40 instead of € 60. You can connect with Karolina via Messenger, Whatsapp, email or Zoom.
I have tuned the course according to the feedback of the clients from the previous runs. Now the course is even better and more complex than I was planning. But I want the course to be available for everyone. That´s why
I am offering it for an advantageous price
189 €
It´s possible to pay in the following currencies: USD, GBP, EUR. The price of the course is 189 €, $ 201, or £ 169. This price is the price of the Premium course option with my support in the Facebook group. You can learn about other options below.
Sounds well to you, but are you unsure if you can make it?
I understand. I was wondering the same 7 years ago before my first shoemaking course. I wasn´t doing any handicrafts at the moment. I didn´t even sew clothes on the sewing machine. And I did it.
Look at these photos of the shoes made by our clients. Many of them were absolute beginners.
With the right instructions and my support, you can make it, too.
And that´s not all...
I have 3 more unique bonus lessons worth 83 € for you:
Lining
You will learn to make shoes with thin leather lining for year-round wearing or warm winter lining, so you won´t be cold in winter.
- usual price: 33 €
- price for you: 0 €
Decorating the leather
In the course, I will teach you simple leather decorating techniques that will allow you to create truly original shoes.
- usual price: 20 €
- price for you: 0 €
Children's shoes
I'll teach you how to adjust the pattern for your child´s feet. You will never have to search for hours to find a fitting pair of shoes for your child.
- usual price: 30 €
- price for you: 0 €
What will you get by purchasing the course?
- Easy-to-follow instructions so that you too can make your year-round or winter shoes.
- 2-years access to the tutorials in the member section.
- Bonus lessons on lining, decorating the leather and children´s shoes.
- The ability to make shoes for you and your loved ones whenever you want.
- You'll never have to choose between style and comfort for your feet again.
- Great feeling that you've created something beautiful and useful with your own hands.
- New hobby and a community of like-minded people.
Who will guide you through the course?
Meet Karolina from DIY barefoot shoes.
My name is Karolina Castkova.
I am a medical doctor, wife and mother of 4 children. Since 2017 I have been teaching barefoot shoe sewing courses and I studied the impact of barefoot walking on our health.
I sew shoes for my whole family so we all have feet in comfort. I will teach you how to do it, too.
Are you wondering if barefoot footwear is the right choice for you?
Why barefoot shoes?
Barefoot shoes are shoes that feel like walking barefoot. They are very flexible and adapt to your feet as you walk.
Classic footwear:
- inappropriate toe shape, which pushes the thumb against fingers and can lead to deformities
- Thick soles that you can't feel anything through and you are therefore less dexterous in terrain
- a reinforced arch that causes your foot muscles to work incorrectly and can cause your arch to fall off
- often hard, unyielding upper material in which your feet cannot move freely
- sizes correspond to average feet, they do not count with the variability in the shape of the feet
Barefoot footwear :
- anatomical toe shape with sufficient space for toes
- thin sole, which keeps you in contact with the surface you are walking on
- no arch support to keep your foot muscles properly engaged when you walk
- soft and flexible shoes that allow your feet to move naturally when you walk
- the advantage of hand sewn barefoot shoes is that they are made exactly for your feet
Testimonials from the shoe-sewing courses
Karolina is a fabulous teacher. Her videos and experience in shoe making are supported by the Facebook group that goes with the course and where course members can ask any questions that come up in the process. She’s very responsive and will help you within a short period of time. On top of that the course members will show their progress and guide and support you along. I recommend it!
As a student of the first course I want to say - I recommend it so much!!! Karolina is a wonderful teacher who really knows very well what she is teaching, and this is why she can help you with anything that comes up. And you do not learn only to sew shoes, you learn to dye leather, work with leather, and the big major thing that worth it all by itself: you learn to make a pattern. That means you can make shoes to anyone! I am so happy I participated in this course. It is proffessional and fun. Thank you 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for running this course Karolina. I feel like I have filled in the missing link for my skill set 😊
Thanks to everyone‘s contributions. It’s been much more workshop than I thought possible online, sharing mistakes and learning as well as progress. I also think we’ve worked you hard, Karolina. Thank you.
What level of support would you like to get?
Basic
I can make it on my own.
The Basic option includes:
- all the video lessons available in the member section,
- bonus lessons on stiffening heel piece, decorating the leather and children´s shoes,
- bonus lesson on lining.
The Basic option does not include:
- my support in the Facebook group,
- my time on Zoom, Messenger, WhatsApp or e-mail.
Standard
I want group support.
The Standard option includes:
- all the video lessons available in the member section,
- bonus lessons on stiffening heel piece, decorating the leather and children´s shoes,
- bonus lesson on the lining,
- my 6-week support in a special Facebook group.
The Standard option doesn´t include:
- my time on Zoom, Messenger, WhatsApp or email.
VIP - just 10 spots
I want personalized support.
The VIP option includes:
- all the video lessons available in the member section,
- bonus lessons on stiffening heel piece, decorating the leather and children´s shoes,
- bonus lesson on the lining,
- my 6-week support in a special Facebook group,
- real-time online lesson on making the pattern (2 x 2 hours),
- 2 questions and answers video call (2x1 hour),
- 45 minutes of my time on Zoom, Messenger, WhatsApp or e-mail to consult whenever you need.
Just 10 spots are available.
Choose the right course option for you
Where do you get all you need?
Shoe-sewing kits
for one pair of shoes and tool kits are available for you on our eshop.
That's all you need. You don't need a sewing machine or specialized equipment. You can download the list of everything you need below.
The prices of the complete material packages start at 77 € (the price depends on the type of lining you choose). The price of the tool kit is 45 € (without postage - that depends on the country you are from).
We send kits from the Czech Republic). I will send you the link to order all you need to your email.
List of materials and tools to download
By clicking on the list you will open it with the possibility of downloading it.
Frequently asked questions
How long will it take me to sew my shoes?
Are barefoot shoes suitable for me even if I have health problems with my feet?
What material are the shoes made of?
How can I order the material and tool kit?
Will I get any support with my online course?
Do you want to ask me something?
Write me an e-mail at karolina@diybarefootshoes.com
I will be happy to help you.