sneaker — A configurable TikZ sneaker drawing

A LaTeX package that provides a highly configurable sneaker illustration using TikZ. The shoe can be customised via a key–value interface: colours, laces, velcro straps, eyelets, decorative patterns (bolt or star), stitching, and rolling wheels are all available as simple options.

Usage

\usepackage{sneaker}

\begin{tikzpicture}
  \pic{sneaker={color=red, laces=true, eyelets=true, stitching=true}};
\end{tikzpicture}

Requirements

• LaTeX2ε
• TikZ with library calc

Key Features

The sneaker package offers a wide range of customization options to create everything from a simple icon to a detailed illustration.

Modular Components

Every part of the shoe can be toggled to change the style of the sneaker:

• Laces & Bow: Detailed shoelaces (best combined with eyelets).
• Velcro Straps: Choose between a classic two-strap look or a hybrid lace-and-strap design.
• Metal Eyelets: A row of circular eyelets for the lace zone.
• Detail Stitching: Adds dashed seam lines to the upper panels and the sole for a realistic touch.
• Inline Wheels: Transform the sneaker into a roller skate with two inline wheels (rolls).

Design & Patterns

Add a unique look to the side panel with built-in decorative patterns:

• Bolt: A dynamic lightning-bolt decoration.
• Star: A classic five-pointed star icon.
• Custom Colors: All patterns have their own color keys.

Total Color Control

The package uses a "Smart Tinting" system. By default, parts like the tongue and toe cap are tinted based on your main color, but you can override every single part:

• color: The primary base color.
• sole color: Customize the rubber sole.
• lace color: Change the color of the strings and the bow.
• toe cap color: Highlight the front panel.
• tongue color: Adjust the inner shoe tongue color.

Technical Highlights

• Isometric Perspective: The shoe is drawn in a stylised 3D-like view.
• TikZ Native: No external images required—everything is rendered as pure vector graphics.
• Scalable: Since it's a TikZ pic, it can be scaled, rotated, and styled within any tikzpicture.

License

This material is subject to the LaTeX Project Public License, version 1.3c or later. The latest version of this license is at https://www.latex-project.org/lppl.txt. For more details see sneaker-doc.pdf.