How to Draw a Sneaker (Easy Step by Step)
A high-top sneaker is a fun first object to draw because it is made of friendly shapes: a rounded boot, a long sausage for the sole, a circle, and a star. You can draw it one piece at a time, and it still looks like a real shoe at the end.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a sneaker step by step
How to Draw a Sneaker · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The boot outline
Start low at the back and draw a line up, then across the top. Make a round bump like a half circle for the tongue, then slide the line down the slanted front and curve it around to a rounded toe.
Step 2: The thick sole
Draw a long rounded rectangle, like a fat sausage, along the bottom. Its top edge closes the bottom of the shoe, from the back edge to the toe.
Step 3: The toe cap
At the front, draw one curved line that starts on the slanted front edge and bends down to touch the sole. It makes a little cap on the toe.
Step 4: The heel tab
At the back of the shoe, near the top, draw a small half-circle that sticks out like a little ear. Both ends of the line touch the back edge.
Step 5: Circle patch and star
Draw a medium circle on the side of the shoe, near the back. Inside it, draw one small star with five points.
Step 6: Lace marks
Along the slanted front edge, draw a short row of marks going down: a short slanted dash, a small x, another dash, and a tiny tick at the bottom. Keep them in a neat line.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your sneaker? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a sneaker
- Draw the boot outline lightly. The round bump at the top for the tongue is the trickiest part, so make it a simple half circle.
- Draw the sole as a long rounded rectangle and keep the top line straight, using a ruler edge or the side of a book if you want.
- Draw the circle first, then fit the star inside it. If the star is too big, make the circle bigger rather than the star smaller.
Free sneaker coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this sneaker 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 sneaker drawing
Try red or blue canvas with a white sole and a yellow star. For a creative twist, color the toe cap a different shade, or add stripes and polka dots to the sole.
Sneaker fun fact for kids
People began calling rubber-soled shoes sneakers in the 1800s, because the soft soles were so quiet that the wearer could sneak up on someone without being heard.
Questions about drawing a sneaker
What shapes do I need to draw a sneaker?
You need a rounded boot outline, a long rounded rectangle for the sole, a circle, a star, and a few short marks for the laces. The toe cap and heel tab are each just one small curved line.
How do I make my sneaker look more like a high-top?
Make the boot part tall and let the back rise up high near the heel tab. A tall shoe with a short sole looks like a high-top.
How do I draw a star that looks even?
Make five small dots in a ring, like the points of a pentagon, with one at the top. Then join every other dot with straight lines. Practice a few on scrap paper first.
