5 Simple Steps to Painting Better Cleats

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

First.

[@bradensanchez3681]

Lol

[@cashew5723]

I’ll

[@Charan77777]

Which type of marker is that ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@Charan77777 where?

[@da5hole]

I’m almost 60 and in the process of restoring some Griffey’s and Jordan 11’s. I find that your channel provides not only the best instruction and how to but you also do it in a manner that makes us feel like we are part of the family. Thanks for that..

[@stozifr-520]

How valuable are Griffey’s? I have a white/black and yellow colorway

[@michaelrucobo]

You guys always give the best tips and keep it simple to follow. Much respect

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

We appreciate the support 🤘🏼

[@13johncobb]

Love all your videos! Would love to see what a past set of cleats looks like after they've been worn.

[@FootballBoots]

Can't wait 🤩

[@oli_gld]

Same!

[@AngelusBrand]

Great video guys!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks team!

[@ms.katrina6726]

After seeing the iceberg analogy a few times I think it has finally sunk in! I gotta stop obsessing with finishers and obsess even more with that prep! Thanks so much Dr. DeJesus! You're always a world of help!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Absolutely !

[@JP-jp3wd]

Any tips for painting on the synthetic materials that many cleats are made from these days? This process worked great for leather.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Same steps

[@jeanaholmanvball]

This is great info! I’ve done customs by hand with brushes, but ready to make the leap to airbrush. I also marine upon purchase the airbrush set will have instructions. However, do you have any videos with suggestions for air brush beginners? Or can you recommend another artist who might? Thank you, and I thoroughly enjoy your helpful videos!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

In terms of recommending an airbrush or using an airbrush for the first time?

[@jeanaholmanvball]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Both. I've watched your video on supplies needed, very helpful. I've looked online at Harbor Freight's affordable model. However, I have not purchased the brush OR the compressor as yet. ( Money is always an issue, especially since I'm only customizing shoes for friends and family. I have not been brave enough to spread out further.) If you could give your most recent opinions on each purchase or suggestions on videos to watch, I'd appreciate it. Once I make the purchases, I'd like your best advice on videos for first-time users. By the way, I've been constantly encouraged by your various videos. Despite my being a relative beginner with customizing shoes, your videos are always interesting, intriguing, and inspiring! I love how you keep it energized and brief, while providing such essential information. You're knowledge and proficiency with your art have helped me immensely while bolstering me up for my next project! You are appreciated!

[@kobeadams1215]

What type of cleats would you recommend to use whenever you start off customizing?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I’m a big fan of most of the Nike vapor untouchable pro cleats

[@christophergrissett9303]

Really dope video. I learned a lot had all my questions answered. I have two sons in cleats so I figured I'd work on customizing their cleats. Nothing looking good while handling business. I'll definitely remember prep,prep,prep most important. Light coats with ample drying time in between coats. And lastly take a break to make sure I stay on task. Thanks for taking time out to make this video. It was very helpful & informative. #salute

[@ValeTudo56]

Definitely doing my son's football cleats. Thank you for the tips! Followed,liked and all that! Off to your Etsy page. ✌🏽

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Good luck! You got this

[@KickzzrusKustoms]

Your videos really do inspire me to do more and better customs, I just can’t wait till I blow up on Instagram from all my hard work!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Keep it up bro! Rome wasn't built in a day!

[@ZeeOwens]

Your channel is THE BEST!!! You give great content and instruction. I have learned so much from watching you!! And you have great stencils!!! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@JP-jp3wd]

If you were painting on a cleat with synthetic material, do you still use Angelus leather paint or would you recommend something different?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes I still do

[@customqueen3974]

Best guy 2 learn from like I literally watch these while working he has given me amazing amount of knowledge next much I will have been at this a year and I am great because of this guy giving knowledge 2 beginners 🤘🏾

[@gershonclay7675]

Great video and also great advice. Im still new to the sneaker custom business, but Im stepping into this new playing field with confidence after watching your videos. Thanks for everything💯✊🏾

[@HLTCTV]

Watching your videos has been hyping me up and even more excited for my business to start, waiting for most of my equipment to come in through the mail and I have a partner/investor to help the rest of my custom business

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Dope !! Best of luck getting everything off the ground 🙌🏽

[@HLTCTV]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thanks brother!

[@benerickson2246]

How do you apply the sand paper to the pad of the detail Ryobi sander? Thanks in advance! Huge fan!

[@TheBloodPoolKid]

Any tips on how to reduce the appearance of brush strokes?

[@CadetLifestyle]

Great video. Glad to see you guys back🔥🔥

[@EricBrado]

Love your videos alwaus gets me inspiration to start customizing myself because I’m a big shoe fan

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

🙌🏽

[@sh-nd4cs]

hey Pal!! I just finished the paint on a shoe. Just the paints done. I was thinking about using some adhesion promoter before spraying a matte finisher. Is that a good time to use adhesion promoter? if not, when? thank you!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

No, adhesion promoter is applied right before you paint. Check out our most recent cleat video we dropped earlier this month for a super detailed walkthrough 🤙🏽

[@lisatite9144]

Such a great video. Thanks for every phantastic tip!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks Lisa, always appreciate the support

[@bermudacare1758]

Can I use spray paint from Walmart or homedepot? Just to start I don’t have a spray brush .

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

No unfortuantely it’ll crack right away when worn

[@thyneshgunaselan4043]

Another great video guys, enjoyed it. Keep it coming.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks fam appreciare the support!

[@natehays6188]

How should I paint the bottoms of adizero 7.0/8.0 to last? Will the paint stick to the plastic?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Unfortuantely no paint won’t stick to bottoms!

[@thierryyansunnu1652]

Perfect Thank you so much from France 👍🏾 And thank you for yours stencils They are very helpfull

[@Baldshiest]

Can I use the sander for sneakers as well or manual only with the sandpaper?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup that’s how I use it!

[@JRRA04]

For the plastic part of the shoe!! Do you recommend adding 2 hard to the paint? When it comes to cleats

[@iainelliott1592]

Good question. Been thinking about that too. Any tips guys?

[@byoung3306]

Can Nike Phantom Vision or Mercurial (football boots) also be painted with angelus? Is it inevitable that the color fades and splits?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Sure can

[@bradacious12]

Very helpful bro!! I see where I missed on my first ever custom. I appreciate the vids! And I love all the stencils I got from your Etsy account.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you enjoy the stencils! Always great to hear that they’re working out fine

[@isaiahwindom7592]

Brad Mundon how did u get the stencils I can’t find them

[@h3nn310]

how about some tips on customizing softball gloves. i want to do my cleats and glove. All the pointers and advice will be very appreciated

[@silviorapela5981]

Hello, 2 questions. To paint used football shoes (or any used shoe) is sanding just as important as a new shoe? How do you clean and maintain the stencils so that they last as long as possible? Thank you

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes always need to sand. To keep your stencils clean you basically wanna just wipe em and dab a towel or rag on top while the paint is wet so it can’t dry up on there

[@issacgonzalez4294]

What are the best finishers for cleats?

[@sue8935]

AWESOME ANALOGY

[@stevenormerod35]

hi plz can any one tell me wot paint to get and wot to mix it with as i am strating off and dont want to spend that much money as i am just starting thanks ste

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Angelus paint!

[@hectorrusse708]

Hi. Have you ever use uv sunlight pain? If yes Can it be painted with brush or air brush?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Is it a powder you mix in?

[@hectorrusse708]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear no I have solar drops. 1oz of neutral and 5 drops

[@JoseSoto-gd6oe]

Great videos like always very informative I do have a question whats a good all round price to charge for some custom cleats?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Great question! Id say thats totally gunna range widely from artist to artist on what they believe their worth is... A good place to start till you get more comfortable is to say these cleats are going to take me X hours (lets say 8 for example) and I want to make Y per hour (lets say $25) then you would end up at around $200

[@JoseSoto-gd6oe]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you for the quick reply on that.

[@nursheruddinabdul4193]

sir do we still need to use Angelus finisher on Canvas shoes Like Converse?

[@badmonlaneo464]

When you say heat set and dry time do you mean each layer or just the final layer

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Badmon LaneO each layer

[@badmonlaneo464]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thanks heaps! Easily the best for tips and tricks on KZbin 🤘🏽👑

[@intisunny1552]

Crisp n Clear..!!

[@sneakyreekycustoms2596]

This is really dope. I appreciate you taking the time out to help out the start up customizer (me lol). Very valuable information!

[@joseavillegas4187]

Can this prep process work on track shoes?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Definitely!

[@joseavillegas4187]

DeJesus Custom Footwear ok thanks it helps a lot.

[@anthonyjune832]

Dope knowledge all round💯, definitely will apply these tips when I give this a go. Keep up the good work👌🏽, big ups from New Zealand bro

[@ilovekobe9080]

Can you use the sandpaper without the detail sander? Is doing it by hand sufficient?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup totally fine!

[@jasonacosta1022]

Can the cleats be low end like cheap?, do I need to sand the cleats or can i just skip to the next step?,

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Gotta sand

[@q-bass9061]

pls help what is an alternative for shoe water stain repellant

[@robertosandoval9094]

does acrylic paint work?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Angelus is acrylic leather paint. If you’re reffering to standard acrylic paints I would not recommend

[@ev1605]

HEY DO YOU HAVE TO USE A ELECTRIC SANDER OR CAN YOU SAND IT BY HAND

[@jayalexander4335]

I would love to know what airbrush tools u use. I am planning on getting my first airbrush kit and would love to know where u would recommend I start.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

This one will be super helpful for ya, What Airbrush Does a PRO Sneaker Customizer Use kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmXLmGh4j7ihgck

[@brad12hall]

so the adidas clear you did has a clothe texture but around the toe and lower base has a plastic ish clear cover over parts of it, do you sand that down to not exist? or just use acetone and paint over it?

[@brad12hall]

i’m literally working on the same exact cleat and idk where to start with that part, it’s holding me up

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You don’t prep the clothe part. Everything else has to be prepped!

[@Jack-xl9fk]

Amazing, definitely gonna be using all these steps when I customize

[@michaelrichardson9169]

7:40 haha I like what you did there

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

😉

[@javierpined2a698]

does mixing the paint with the duller affect the outcome?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah it gives it a more matte clean look

[@israeljuarez2037]

But what if my cleat Is a hypervenom phantom 3 I’m scared to use grit paper would it damage it it’s cause it’s full of flyknit

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You don’t wanna sand down flyknit, that can just be painted over

[@israeljuarez2037]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear so I just skip the sanding step but doi I use the acetone?

[@fixnfish]

Would you treat a pair of why not zero.1s like cleats?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Philly Fan yes I would!

[@ZeeOwens]

I need to learn PhotoShop!! That would help me immensely!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

One of our first videos was a super simple breakdown on some of the basics of Photoshop check it out!

[@abdelyac8245]

where can I learn to customize professionally?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Come to our in person course, The DCF Experience. Or we have nearly 300 free KZbin videos you’ll be able to learn from

[@maesvanderstok7518]

hi, ive seen you using those bottles you keep your airbrush paint in, what are they called so i can buy them too? they look very usefull.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Bekith 2 oz Clear Plastic Empty Bottles Travel Containers with Flip Cap - BPA-free - Set of 20 www.amazon.com/dp/B071XS3S4T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bpc5CbPFHPV0X

[@thestrickland30]

U guys give great tips

[@Artbyartcreates]

Great Vid bro!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks fam appreciate the support!

[@epictangoorejon6988]

Please help how can I fix a chip pic of suede of of my toe box

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

To be honest I don’t really do any restoration work but hit up our guy @vickalmighty

[@iainelliott1592]

What do you advise if someone just wants say initials and a jersey number on their cleats? I was asked for this on leather cleats. Would you just deglaze a small area for these, as I’m worried the topcoat will end up looking different to the factory finish. Seems overkill to deglaze the whole shoe? 🤔. Any advice much appreciated. Great content btw!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah you can just prep the small area, then apply your finish everywhere

[@iainelliott1592]

Excellent. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. 🙏

[@ThEGooDeN11]

what are your airbrush compressor settings ? i am a newbie here just starting off All your videos are super helpful keep it up . For airbrushing how much PSI do u use?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Usually we keep it around 35

[@ThEGooDeN11]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear wow what a quick reply thx! I have a problem with my compressor. As i set my compressor at 40 psi or even 57(max) it drops to 10-15. I dont know what to do any advice?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You shouldn’t need to go that high anyway, but sorta sounds like the compressor can’t keep up with that type of psi maybe due to connections with your airbrush or something

[@ThEGooDeN11]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear every thing is tapped up with teflon i am not loosing air . It might be a problematic one

[@RonGotSole]

Where do you buy the material for your reusable stencils? The clear plastic

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You can test out a lot of different materials for whatever cutter you may have. But we like Mylar the most

[@RonGotSole]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear i have a cricut. And I usually buy my material from Walmart. But it's just a 7x10 sheet. I tried hobbly lobby for a 12x12 but there's is to thick to cut all the way thru

[@RonGotSole]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks for your response by the way. I missed your videos. Glad your back

[@RonGotSole]

What thickness of mylar do you use? I searched amazon and there's different sizes of thickness (ie. 4 mil, 6 mil, or 7 mil)?

[@adrianbreyes1175]

I might be in Chicago soon. Would their be a possibility that I can meet up with you at your shop for some questions?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Activated Customz yeah we can do that, never heard back from you the other day in your email bud

[@adrianbreyes1175]

DeJesus Custom Footwear ok if I go I’ll let you know. And sorry about that. My friend that I customize shoes with on the same email emailed you. I’ll tell him to get back to you

[@farleycustoms1084]

Hey man. what do you think about a 2 min Tuesday for tongue tags? thank you for everything man

[@elsee1015]

How can I paint the soles of my sons football cleats ( the actual spikes and bottom of foot) they’re white and I would like to paint them gold before he gets them

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Unfortunately anything you do on soles in gunna crack instantly

[@elsee1015]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks for your response bro. The difference between u and others .

[@lucasfleming2143]

Would you do the sanding on a leather shoe as well?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Lucas Fleming yes I would.

[@jasonphillips7744]

Great video...incredibly helpful! How many coats of “phinish” do you typically do?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Usually 2 will do the trick!

[@eddie3492]

You should do a full guide for beginners airbrush tutorial

[@braylinsarmiento589]

Can you use LK topcoat on top of Angelus finisher or do they do the same thing?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup they serve the same purpose

[@joal4215]

DE Jesus I have been watching many of your videos that I found initially from the Angelus website, just 1 question in this video: CUSTOM CLEATS | LV SUPREME BAPE | THE ULTIMATE PREP GUIDE I see that you do the deglazer first and then the sanding but in this one you use the sanding first and then the deglazer. Which do you recommend or it does not matter. I am only trying to learn to do some customs cleats for my daughters that they play softball, I am not a business just a diy'er

[@weirdartsociety]

I stayed away from cleats for years but here I am 2 years later on your video about cleats

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Lol welcome to the dark side

[@weirdartsociety]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear lol

[@flypapercustomzz-customsne2435]

Hey,i just bought that same sander, but i can't for the life of my find any of those sand pads with that fine of a grit. Could you point me in the right direction. I'm doing a pair of cleats for the my cause my cleats program as well and really loved your video, it helped me tremendously!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah so all we do is cut up full sheets of sandpaper and tape it down

[@flypapercustomzz-customsne2435]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear sweet! Thanks alot!

[@hamzamasqati5014]

My football cleats are hard so should i use too hard or medium or too hard and medium plzz reply i know its been 2 years

[@cris9782]

Do you have to use the detail sander or can you do it by hamd?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You can go by hand

[@prymesnkrz5266]

My man, first if all I want to give you props on your Angelus feature! That's wicked man! Keep doing your thing! Thanks for everything you're doing for the game! Also, I just wanted to ask 1 questions for today. When you have a pair of Van's, and you want to spray paint them to save time. Do you use 2soft rather than 2thin in your airbrush? Or how would you go about doing that? What do you recommend? Thanks in advance!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks bud! Yeah when airbrushing any fabrics, 2 soft will also do the job or replacing 2 thin since it will thin your paint out enough to run through an airbrush

[@maesvanderstok7518]

You deserve way more subs

[@maesvanderstok7518]

Can you look at my first custom cleat? My ig is customs.ms

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@maesvanderstok7518 Wow you nailed the burnt look

[@maesvanderstok7518]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thanks:)

[@rhondeboutte2983]

Make a video about how you make your airbrush stencils, or go more in depth with how to plan your customs or photoshop i.e how you find certain fonts to use or how you layer the images on top of one another to more effectively embody your vision before you ever touch the sneakers

[@kylerjondle2921]

Is there a certain app/website/tool you use to plan and draw out your shoes?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Photoshop and/or procreate! We have a couple vids on each also

[@maesvanderstok7518]

Can you make a video on how to make very detailed paintings?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Great idea! More specifically what type of detailed paintings do you want to see?

[@maesvanderstok7518]

DeJesus Custom Footwear for example the broly ones you did, or basically anything with small detail.

[@samross6658]

Has anyone here customised a pair of Adidas Predator 18 SG? The material is some sort of flexible polymer coated fabric. Do I go at it with some 2 hard or will the slight flexibility make it crack to easy?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

2hard only gets used on surfaces that have zero flex.. although I’m not familiar with the boot there’s not too many panels on boots that would have zero flex or that I’d be using 2hard on

[@scaryballoon]

As always Top man bro

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!

[@fixnfish]

How often do you guys wear your own custom kicks? I've seen Sierato's vlogs and some others and you can see what kicks they rock. What do you guys wear on the regular?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

All the time! Gotta be a walking billboard. I’m on a vans kick right now so been wearing a ton of those lately

[@mika8784]

What about if you don’t air brush I mostly hand paint

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You can still hand paint. I just think you get cleaner results with an airbrush

[@jordananderson7312]

How can we just get the customs from you

[@dillonclaussen3950]

Your favorite dessert 😂😂😂😂

[@jaydensaunders587]

When my baseball season starts I just may make my own custom cleats 😃

[@jamesmarez6008]

Can you make a video on how to hydro dip air force 1

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

That’s actually been something we’ve been thinking of doing so very possibly soon!

[@jamesmarez6008]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear cool thx for replying

[@jamesmarez6008]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear can you use the colors yellow orange and red

[@rickyl8111]

Would love tips for wrestling shoes. Dont see many good custom ones.

[@frocksandscrubsadvanceecoc3533]

🥰 Awesome!

[@platty3379]

I’m always worried that sanding damages the surface, does it?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Legitmacbeth 781 not at all when you use the correct grits

[@FABCasso]

Will you have any killmonger or black panther stencils anytime soon?

[@cristophermartinez7197]

how much do you charge to paint a pair of cleats? do you have a personal email to discuss the price if I were to send you my soccer cleats. You do a great job!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Sure do ! [e-mail]

[@4bros689]

Could you do a about my life video to see how you got into custom shoes, and the hardships that came about it

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

We actually have a video titled “I used to be a horrible sneaker customizer” talks a little about the life before!

[@4bros689]

thanks. I'll definitely watch it.

[@artisticabilitys272]

I enjoyed it..as usual..good concept nice editing and very helpful..I've missed u man lol great vid..I suggest maybe some custom hat/sneaker combo maybe?A1👌

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you as always! That’s a good one perfect for spring/summer

[@artisticabilitys272]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear sure is.lol.its something I've been wanting to do but I never go ahead n do stuff..lol I have more cool ideas for the future to😆..big love 👊💚

[@aidanarmas2667]

Awesome video

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!

[@joshweiss9189]

It would be amazing if you did a "5 Simple Steps to Painting Better shoes" video about everyday shoes.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Definitely adding that to the list!