Art of Custom Sneakers

Create your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling, and marbling techniques from renowned sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews).

In Art of Custom Sneakers, Xavier shares his innovative ideas and techniques for preparing, designing, and finishing custom sneakers for everyone.

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

As you go, gather inspiration from great custom sneakers throughout history.

Start with any clean sneaker—whether it's the Nike Air Force 1 in leather or canvas Vans or Converse, or trade shoes similar to any of these—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 other people's custom sneakers when you can make your own!