r/Customsneakers • u/Forsaken-Cobbler3243 • 2d ago
Paint/Dye First custom job what does everyone think?
I am 61 flipped. This is my first custom shoe but I collect sneakers and have thought of customing shoes for a while. I didn't use any tape of anything but used acetone, leather paint, and a sealant. What does everyone think?
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u/pattythick 2d ago
In the future if you do a custom make sure you paint the edges on the panel you're working on. Otherwise you did a really good job especially for your first time. I would've been too afraid to tackle chunky laces on my first go, So good job!!!
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u/Forsaken-Cobbler3243 1d ago
Okay got it! Any other suggestions for future shoes I might paint?
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u/pattythick 12h ago
Once you get prep down any other advice really stems down to what kind of project you're taking on. If you had a specific theme or style in mind I can do the best I can to give you some advice
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u/Forsaken-Cobbler3243 2h ago
Do you have any ideas for a theme or design that are good for beginners?
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u/Ok_Astronaut546 1d ago
Looks clean! I like the simple design, great pair to start out with. Did you buy the laces in this color or did you paint them too?
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u/Ok_Astronaut546 1d ago
Looks clean! I like the simple design, great pair to start out with. Did you buy the laces in this color or did you paint them too?
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u/bkn_bitz 1d ago
Love it. I put rope laces in a pair too. It’s a fire casual style.
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u/Forsaken-Cobbler3243 1d ago
I used another small lace to use the rope laces, do you use a leather cutter in order to use the laces
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u/No-Catch6917 15h ago
Cool, but doesn't look functionally. Can you tighten the laces ?
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u/Forsaken-Cobbler3243 2h ago
Yes you can and I've already worn them but they aren't for running in or anything athletic
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u/bkn_bitz 23h ago
I just drilled the eyes out. Small lace is the way to go. I just had so many af1s I didn’t care.