Art of Custom Sneakers

How to Create One-of-a-Kind Kicks; Paint, Splatter, Dip, Drip, and Color

By: Xavier Kickz

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Paperback | 14 September 2023

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160 Pages

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22.9 x 21.6 x 1.2

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

*Winner of the 2023 Silver Foreword INDIE Book Award*

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

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

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

Start with any clean sneaker--whether leather Nike Air Force 1s, or canvas Vans or Converse, or bargain shoes similar to any of these--then add your own personal touches with techniques such as:

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

Stop admiring custom sneakers from afar, and start making your own

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