How to Draw Elf Shoes (Easy Step by Step)
Elf shoes are fun because they look so silly and cheerful, with a toe that curls up like a hook. They are built from a long flat line, a few curved lines, a small circle for the bell, and a zigzag of tiny peaks. Once you know how the toe swoops up, you can draw a whole pair.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 5 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw elf shoes step by step
How to Draw Elf Shoes · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Sole and curly toe
Start at the heel and draw a long, straight line along the bottom, like the floor. Then curve it up and around into a pointy toe that ends in a little curl, like a hook.
Step 2: Top of the shoe
Start where the toe curls up and draw a gentle wavy line going back toward the heel. It dips down in the middle and rises a little at the end, and it stops before it reaches the heel.
Step 3: Zigzag cuff and back
At the heel end, draw a wiggly line that goes up and down like three little mountain peaks, joining the top of the shoe. Then draw a line down the back of the shoe to meet the bottom.
Step 4: The little bell
Draw a small circle just under the curl of the toe, touching the curve. It looks like a tiny jingle bell.
Step 5: Band and stripes
Draw a curved line across the heel end, just under the zigzag peaks. Then add two short, slightly bent stripes in the middle of the shoe.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your elf shoes? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a snowy pine tree or how to draw a cardinal next.
Tips for drawing elf shoes
- The curly toe is the trickiest part, so draw it slowly. Start from the bottom line, swing up high, and stop in a little hook instead of closing it into a full circle.
- Draw the zigzag cuff with pointed tops and pointed dips, like mountain peaks. Try to make the three peaks about the same size.
- Draw the bell circle small and tuck it under the curl. If it is too big it will bump into the toe line.
Free elf shoes coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this elf shoes coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your elf shoes drawing
Try bright green and red for a classic elf look, with the bell in gold or yellow. For a creative twist, color the band and stripes in a different color from the rest of the shoe.
Elf shoes fun fact for kids
Shoes with long, pointed toes were really worn long ago. In Europe in the 1300s and 1400s, people wore pointed shoes called poulaines, also known as crakows, and the toes could be very long.
Questions about drawing elf shoes
What shapes do I need to draw elf shoes?
You need a long flat line for the bottom, a curved swirl for the toe, a small circle for the bell, and a zigzag line for the cuff. A few curved lines finish the shoe.
How do I make my elf shoes look cuter?
Make the toes extra curly and add a round bell under the curl. A band and a few stripes also make them look more playful.
How do I draw the curly toe so it looks right?
Draw the bottom line up and over in a smooth arc, then let it curl back down. Stop before it closes, so the end stays a little open like a hook.
