How to Customize Kicks

How to Customize Kicks : Step-by-Step Instructions and Inspiration from the Sneaker Experts

The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customizing.

With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to six experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The nine projects range from easy—painted details that can be completed in a weekend—to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper.

While customizing any sneakers is a creative hobby or business, there are certain sneakers that are actually officially recommended by the manufacturer for customization, such as the Air Max 270; info on working with these is included.

By mastering the basics along with many other helpful skills, you'll up your game. For example, the hydrographic film used to transfer difficult-to-hand-draw designs is hard to obtain. You'll learn the technique of “waterslide decal paper customization” requiring just a home printer and waterslide decal transfer paper.

Enjoy customizing your own sneakers and asserting your individuality! Tens of thousands of devoted sneaker fans customize regular sneakers—purchased on the open market—to turn them into rare, one-of-a-kind works of art. Here's the perfect resource for fans who take their love of sneakers to the level of customizing them to be one of a kind. With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to several experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The projects range from easy—painted details that can be completed in a weekend—to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper. While custom sneakers are basically a creative hobby, there are certain sneakers that are actually officially recommended by the manufacturer for customization, such as the Air Max 270; info on working with these is included. Master many other helpful skills and up your game with the tips here. For example, the hydrographic film used to transfer difficult-to-hand-draw designs is hard to obtain. Here you'll learn the technique of “waterslide decal paper customization” requiring just a home printer and waterslide decal transfer paper. Enjoy customizing your own sneakers!

• For the tens of thousands of passionate sneaker fans and collectors, step-by-step from 6 expert customizers
• The nine projects range from easy--painted details that can be completed in a weekend--to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper
• Learn the experts' creative hacks and tips, like using grommets on overlace eyelets for design impact

Size: 7.0in x 9.0in  |  Pages: 144  |  500 color images