How to paint some shoes? The classic white Nike Air Force 1 goes with just about any outfit. But enough is enough: no more basic trainers! Trendsetters want more. And creative minds are giving them just that. Literally, because now you can paint and personalize spotless shoes with a little paint and a nimble hand. That is, "on request".
A viral snapshot
It's not always easy to find a special shoe that stands out from the crowd. Sometimes unique pieces are available in various special editions, but getting hold of these models is even more difficult. That's why there's only one solution to the anti-baseball problem: Unpack the box of paints and brushes and paint yourself.
With the hashtags #customairforceones and #customshoes, self-painted shoes have gone viral on Instagram and TikTok. There is a wide variety of shapes and colors. Sometimes the laces change, some just have the iconic Nike hook painted in a different color, others stand out for the creativity of the patterns.
A video usually shows the entire process: from cleaning to painting and presentation at the end. The subtle brushstrokes and film coating are described as #satisfactory. The new kicks are usually worn with casual clothes, so that the personalized footwear is the protagonist. The basics are no longer relevant here.
The classic white Nike Air Force 1 combines with almost any outfit. But enough is enough: enough basic trainers! Trendsetters want more. And creative minds are giving them just that. Literally, because now they can paint and personalize some shoes spotless with a little paint and a nimble hand. That is, "on request".
A viral snapshot
It's not always easy to find a special shoe that stands out from the crowd. Sometimes the unique pieces are available in various special editions, but getting these models is even more difficult. That's why there's only one solution to the anti-baseball problem: unpack your box of paints and brushes and paint yourself.
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Nico Janella from Aargau, founder of the customization platform njcustoms.com, started decorate shoes about five years ago, when there was still no one with "customs" on the street. "He just needed to look different from everyone else," Nico explains at the beginning of him. Over time, not only painted his own shoes, but began to receive commissions for custom designs. For this 21-year-old, shoes are like a blank sheet of paper on which he can let his thoughts flow.
Clients express their desires and Nico puts them into practice using his personal brand and talent. But it's not just a bit of “Mölelele”. If I don't like the end result, just polish the shoe and it starts again. Until you're 101% satisfied," says the perfectionist.
Nico is certainly not short of colors or ideas, but when it comes to stocking up on white sneakers things quickly get complicated. “The Air Force 1 is a fashion shoe that sells out very often. So I always let myself know when there's a replenishment somewhere and hit immediately if there's a replenishment opportunity."
And this is how it works for you
The white leather shoes should not be dyed directlyotherwise the color will not last long. Therefore, it is advisable to first clean and disinfect the shoes with a leather preparer on a cotton pad. Then you can start deg. Simple acrylic paint is not suitable for painting shoes.
There are special paints for leather that can be ordered online to give a personal touch to your shoes. Once the material is available, the shoes have been cleaned and prepared, all you have to do is say: Done, done, eat!
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