Loden
Documentation

Everything you need to run Loden.

Loden is built to be set up in minutes and shaped over years — every color, font, and layout choice lives in your theme settings, not in code you have to touch.

Getting started

You'll have received a .zip file when you purchased Loden. To install it on your store:

  1. From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
  2. Click Add theme > Upload zip file, and select the Loden zip you downloaded.
  3. Once it appears under Theme library, click Customize to preview it before publishing.
  4. When you're happy with your setup, click Publish to make it live.

Tip: keep your previous theme in the Theme library (don't delete it) until you're fully happy with Loden — you can switch back instantly if needed.

Customizing colors & fonts

Loden ships with a neutral default color scheme so it looks considered on any store from the moment you install it. A second, warmer scheme is included as an optional preset.

Color schemes

Go to Customize > Theme settings > Colors to switch between schemes or edit one to match your own brand. Each scheme controls backgrounds, text, buttons, and accents consistently across every page.

Heading font

Under Theme settings > Typography, you'll find a Heading font source toggle:

  • Theme font — uses Loden's built-in serif display face.
  • Shopify font library — lets you pick any font from Shopify's own library instead.

Body text always draws from Shopify's font library, so it stays consistent with the rest of your store's typography choices.

Sections overview

Loden's homepage, product, and collection pages are built entirely from drag-and-drop sections in Customize. Core sections include:

  • Header & footer — navigation, search, cart, and store info.
  • Homepage sections — hero banner, featured collection, rich text, image with text, and more, all reorderable.
  • Collection page — filtering, sorting, and grid layout controls.
  • Product page — gallery, variant picker, and add-to-cart behavior.
  • Cart & checkout styling — matches your chosen color scheme automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Can I change the logo and favicon?

Yes — go to Theme settings > Logo to upload your own logo and favicon. No code changes needed.

Will Loden slow down my store?

No. Loden is built to Shopify's performance standards, with scripts loaded only when a section actually needs them, so your store stays fast as you add pages and products.

Is Loden compatible with the Shopify apps I already use?

Loden follows Online Store 2.0 standards, so most apps that support OS 2.0 themes will integrate normally through app blocks.

I found a bug or something looks broken. What do I do?

Visit our support page and send us the details — we reply within two business days.

Changelog

Loden is actively maintained. Update notes for each version are shared on the support page and included with your next download from the Shopify Theme Store.