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 three 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

LPPL 1.3c — see sneaker-doc.pdf for full details.