Art of Custom Sneakers

Create your own unique kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling and marbling techniques from the famous sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (alias Xavier Crews).

In Art of Custom Sneakers shares Xavier its innovative ideas and techniques to prepare, design and complete custom sneakers to everyone.

The book begins with the basics - including tools and materials, setup of workspace, preparation, finishing and design planning - and then advance to dozens of incredible adjustment projects. Regardless of your level of artistic experience, Xavier's in -depth, step -by -step instructions ensure your success when you start making your own custom kicks. Twenty-eight QR codes for supplementary video instruction offer additional step-by-step guidance.

While you go, you can gather inspiration from amazingly customized sneakers Through history.

Start with any clean sneaker - Whether it's Nike Air Force 1 in leather or canvas-vans or converse, or negotiate shoes that look like any of these - and then add your own personal touch with techniques like:

Cartoon Style
Paint Pen Camo
Sharpie Tie-Dye
Hydro-Dipped Marbleizing
Galactic Splatter
Bedazzled Flash

Why admire someone else's custom sneakers, When you can make your own!