Release your inner geek with DIY shoes: #DIY #SHOES When 31-year-old blogger Amy Ratcliffe discovered an amazing (though intimidating) pair of hand painted, R2-D2-themed Toms, her first thought wasn't to buy them: Instead, she suggested making shoes similarly inspired by sci-fi and fantasy to her geeky friends. The result: A crafting party where up to 15 pairs of specially themed heels and flats were made.