Deadline has been extended to January 10th, 2012. Get out your modeling clay, carving tools, paints, brushes or whatever tools of choice for the first STANCE Collection Custom Vinyl Toy Contest. Releasing this past summer the STANCE High became the first footwear inspired vinyl toy bringing together the worlds of sneakerheads, shoe customizers, aspiring shoe…[Read More]
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Jet Life 2 Nike Blazer SB Shoes by JBF Customs
Exactly, one year later to the date of the original Jet Life Nike Blazer, JBF Customs has released the Jet Life Volume 2 Nike Blazer customs. 2010′s Volume 1 became one of the most talked about custom shoes, with a pair making it to Curren$y himself. What appears to be a similar design is actually…[Read More]
Jet Life New York Jets Snapback by JBF Customs Giveaway
Last year JBF Customs’ Jet Life Nike Blazers were undoubtedly one of the most talked about custom sneakers. To fulfill the demand JBF has decided to release volume 2 of the Curren$y inspired Nike Blazer. Before the release of this second rendition next week PaintOrThread has teamed up with the decon-recon customizing specialist to giveaway…[Read More]
Envintaj Customz Explains some of his recent sneakers at THE art HYPE
If you like any of the content found here at PaintOrThread you probably enjoy every chance you get to watch and listen to a shoe customizer explain what it is they do. Mike Wood of Envintaj Customs was recently given the opportunity by THE art HYPE to share his work at streetwear shop PEDX Baltimore…[Read More]
Red Porsche 911 Custom Air Jordan VI Shoes by C2 Customs
Over the 26 years of Air Jordans a main point of inspiration for their designers has been found in the automotive and airline industries. One of the first was the Air Jordan VI made by the brands most well known designer, Tinker Hatfield. Releasing in 1991 Hatfield’s VI design was created based on the look…[Read More]
Hella Elephant Nike Blazer Premium Custom by Impeccable Customs
One customizer steadily building a reputation for going above and beyond just a basic custom paint job has been Impeccable Customs. He has gotten the dyed clear soles and engraving techniques down. This pair of Premium Nike Blazers titled “Hella Elephant” feature something that has not been done by much of any shoe customizers. The…[Read More]
NERF Nike Kobe VII Custom by Mache Custom Kicks
Surely you may want these custom NERF Nike Kobe VIIs, but you just can not have them. Dan Gamache of Mache Custom Kicks had to create just one more version for himself using the latest Kobe Bryant’s to complete his own Nike NERF pack, then “NO MORE NERFS” is what he told PaintOrThread. In case…[Read More]
Vans 2012 Custom Culture Shoe Customization Contest Teaser
The third Vans Custom Culture Contest is already upon us. High school students from across America will be able to begin registering for Vans’ yearly shoe customization contest on February 1st, 2012 at Vans.com/CustomCulture. The first 1,000 schools to sign up will be sent 4 pairs of Vans all white shoes to customize by March….[Read More]
Porcelain Dynasty Nike Air Force 1 Painted by C2 Customs
Six or seven different patterns on one pair of shoes can spell disaster in most attempts, but the thought behind this pair of “Porcelain Dynasty” Nike Air Force 1s by C2 Customs ensured that would not happen. The theme behind the design was developed in the early part of 2011 while Chris Hui of C2…[Read More]
Bronzed APL Concept 1 Basketball Shoes for Athletic Propulsion Labs Team
The sneaker infamously “banned” has now been bronzed. On October 19th 2010 it was announced that these Concept 1 basketball shoes from APL were banned from any on court use in the NBA. The reason? Giving players an unfair competitive advantage. That unfair edge was brought on by instant improvement in vertical leap of which…[Read More]
Mayan Prophecy Nike Dunk Custom Shoes by ROM
Custom sneakers from RŌM, shared here on PaintOrThread is something that is long overdue. Luckily some are up before the “end of the world next December.” One of the first interviews with the mind behind RŌM, Martin Figueroa, was actually posted back in late 2009. Since that interview Figueroa has established his brand for a long…[Read More]
Los Tigres Custom Nike Dunks by Impeccable Customs
Last week Impeccable Customs gave the sneaker world a pair of customs titled “Toxic Leopard.” Their distinct patterned soles and bright colors made them look like something a super villain might wear. Of course that villain would have to have a counterpart, why not a tiger? Impeccable has created a similar Dunk titled “Los Tigres”…[Read More]
Kimbo Custom Sneakers Interview with Omaha.com
Everyone gets their start some place. Whether its grinding it out on their own creating work that speaks to their perfect clientele or networking with people who know people. For shoe customizers most do not end up starting shoes without some interest in either art or fashion. New York based “fashion designer” Eric “Kimbo” Mesches…[Read More]
