Most frequently asked questions about custom shoes.
04.02.2021
We have been in the game for a long time. As we believe our knowledge on the topic of custom shoes is extensive, we decided to answer most frequently asked questions about buying, selling or making custom sneakers.
How much do custom shoes cost?
Usually custom sneakers are quite pricy. Price depends on the price of the base shoe and difficulty of the design that is painted on it. Most common sneaker used as a base shoe is Nike Air Force 1 model. We are going to reffer to the prices of Nike Air Force 1 pair inluding the customization process. Custom hand painted shoes are usually sold for $155.00 - $220.00. Prices start from $100 while they can go up to $500. There actually isn't upper limit considering the price of custom shoes. The more difficult design of the shoe is, the higher price will be.
How long does it take to get a custom shoe?
It usually takes about 2 - 4 weeks for artists to get you brand new hand painted sneakers delivered to you. The waiting time is time that artists take to order the base shoe, paint it and ship it out to you.
Are custom shoes worth the price?
Some people definitely wouldn't pay much more for customized shoe than for a regular shoe. Other are willing to pay multiple of the price of an ordinary shoe. Considering the price of custom sneakers you have to consider the fact that shoes that you will receive are 1 of 1 in the whole world. No one except you will have the same sneakers. The major factor affecting the price is the work of the artists. Shoes that you will receive aren't made in 5 minutes by the machines, but made by hand by very talented people that spend a lot of time painting shoes for you.
How do I make custom shoes?
Customizing shoes requires a lot of talent. Most of customizers are proffesional artists with years of experience, however, if you have enough skill in painting, you can paint the shoes by yourself. The second thing is the customizing technique. All artists have big knowledge about the customizing process. They know how to prepare the shoe, which paint should they use or how to protect the design from scrathes and other damage. That is the knowledge that not all of them are willing to share.
Which paint do I use to customize shoes?
Most artists use Angelus Paint. It is easy accessible on Amazon or other parts of the internet.
Won't paint crack and fall of my shoe?
If you are buying custom sneakers you should ask the artist about it. Vast majority of shoe artists paint the shoe in a way that the paint don't crack and fall off. They also use nanoprotectors and finishers that protect the design after finishing the work.
Where can I sell custom shoes?
You can sell custom shoes made by yourself on Etsy. Etsy is a well known platform that allows artists from allover the world to sell their art. You can also set up a Shopify store, however this will take more time and effort. Some artists also sell on Instagram via DMs (direct message).