BEST SNEAKER PAINT EVER?! | FLEXIBLE ACRYLIC PAINT REVIEW

[@CESTLAVIC]

Hello everyone! I have spent WAYY too much time obsessing over how to properly compare these paints. It's almost unbelievable to me that it has taken me almost a year to put this video together. I have had great experiences with all of these paint brands and continue to work with them closely, I just want to share with you a neutral, as unbiased as possible opinion on how I think these paints perform. To my surprise, very few artists have spoken about this very extensively. Thank you for your support, please let me know which brand YOU think looks the best, let's chat.

[@TangOhhSucka]

Amazing video! You are without my favorite custom artist!!!

[@CESTLAVIC]

@@TangOhhSucka 🤭you are too kind! Thank you for your support!

[@AngelusBrand]

We usually are not huge fans of this vs thats but we can tell you really went out of your way to seem unbiased. Cool video!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Gotta give the people what they want! Again, so many use cases for different formulations, but I needed to know, if only for me, which one is the best for me. Thanks for watching!

[@AngelusBrand]

@@CESTLAVIC Now you can let people know Angelus could up their pricing double and still be killing it 😂. We stay our pricing so our customers get the best bang for buck.

[@AngelusBrand]

​@@CESTLAVIC ​ Also we would like everyone to know that red issue was identified and fixed! It was a pigment supplier issue sadly. We are always listening to our customers. So anytime you need any help or notice something strange please let us know!

[@CESTLAVIC]

@@AngelusBrand We need a better gold!

[@AngelusBrand]

@@CESTLAVIC Usually for a better gold that is more opaque something has to give. If we loaded it with more pigment it would possibly fracture. If we loaded it with something more opaque it wouldn't be as pearl/metallic gold. We usually suggest putting down a base close opaque layer then going over because of that. We will always pick the durability as our main concern. We could make a gold that basically cakes on but it would fracture and crack easily.

[@ThisMoose]

Finally someone has the confidence to put these brands head to head!

[@CESTLAVIC]

I've been trying to come to the same conclusion myself, for ME, thought I'd share my thoughts. Hope you enjoy!

[@dropkickscustom9666]

From a well known and trusted sneaker customizer THIS VIDEO IS LEGENDARY!! Everything you could imagine in a paint tested, she hits it head on. Thanks You!!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Thank you so so much, your support means the world to me. I really am hoping this video helps to answer questions that any level of sneaker customizer has when it comes to choosing our paints. Appreciate you so much!!

[@xFallingMoonx]

absolutely loved how objective and thorough you were in comparing these!! unbiased/unsponsored reviews like this feel rare these days, especially ones that cut straight to the point- with comparing so many swatches you could've easily made this over an hour long for monetization reasons- thanks for keeping it trim and accessible!

[@luvnotvideos]

This is one of the BEST analysis of leather paints I've seen. Love the chart with scoring. Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this and share with us. I've been looking for an alternative to Angelus paints that was a little less expensive. However, we get what we pay for. Painting leather is a different medium from almost any other material. Using paints specifically formulated for leather is the best way to go.

[@bob2862]

Wow amazing video, authentic reviews! Now I know which paints I will purchase for myself!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Thanks for watching Bob! Happy to help!

[@kam_uk]

Love how thorough you were. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this testing..

[@jacquardproducts]

Well done! This is so informative! Thanks for sharing. We would be very interested to see a similar evaluation of the Jacquard Textile Colors. Despite the name, our Textile Colors are actually excellent on leather (as long as the surface is properly prepared before painting), with a formulation that isn't nearly as heavy and specialized as the Neopaque. By mixing with the Textile Color Super Opaque White, you can also create high-coverage opaque colors that are super vibrant. Also, we'd love to see a video comparing options for airbrushing. The Jacquard Airbrush Colors come ready to spray and perform excellently on leather! PS: tell us just one more time how much you HATE the Jacquard packaging lol But seriously, we do appreciate that feedback. It helps us identify areas where we can improve. So keep it coming!

[@ThisMoose]

Your metallics though 👌👌👌👌

[@CESTLAVIC]

I've used Jacquard for as long as I can remember, especially the textiles, I used to customize t-shirts with them. I definitely have many favorites when it comes to the diversity of products you offer. I've been trying the airbrush colors - they're look promising. After topcoats, that'll probably be the next video! LOL the packaging kills me, you already know!!! Really appreciate you taking feedback so gracefully and taking the time to respond. I will not stop using Jacquard products, there are so many gems to experiment with and put to good use.

[@overly.chromatic]

I've tried using the textile products on sneakers before and they dried super tacky. The product description said they could be used on leather, so I contacted customer service to ask about it and was told they aren't for use on leather.

[@jacquardproducts]

@@overly.chromatic if the paint is applied to thick, or if the surface isn't properly prepared, the Textile Colors can feel soft or tacky. But even in that case, just using a finisher over top is effective.

[@reynsaipan]

So detailed! thank you for doing this vid! I love it! Very informative!!!!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@facostaacosta2713]

the most legit video that i could find about leather paint durability, quality and prize. overall , you did a fantastic, super, extraordinary video . thank you for all the info.

[@roscioocasio4385]

Thank you Ms. Vicki for both an enjoyable and informative video! I would like to learn more so that my articles of clothing and footwear can: last longer; be given a "fresh" look; and so forth. I am always looking to expand my abilities. Blessings! 🙏🙏🙏❤💐

[@Iwok81]

TY for taking time to made this video and the comparaison beetwen this 4 ranges 👏🙏🤙

[@larmekaarnold4848]

Hey 👋, I loved this review. Can you do a review on fabrics, like cotton or a blend of some kind?

[@michaelbogaard9411]

Excellent explanations, very detailed and clear, this is the best paint review that i’ve been search for a long time, Well done! 🙌

[@ryanperry1454]

Thank you for the video! I really appreciate the time you spent doing this. Your a Hero in my opinion. Thanks again. 😊

[@stacihubble6151]

I don't think I even comprehend how much time this took you. As someone who is a beginner customizer I appreciate this much. I have followed you since the beginning on Instagram, you deserve all of your success. Keep changing the world Vic!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Thank you for taking the time to watch this Staci, the fact that you can empathize with how long this take me literally touches my heart! This comment is motivating and inspiring, thank you so so much for your support, truly. 🥰

[@laurenpetro2901]

Thank you so much for this video! I've never done sneaker painting and was looking into the best paints for what I plan to do for Halloween. This gave me all the information I needed!

[@zybbok6122]

CESTLAVIC. Great video as usual. But what can you do about 15:55. If I do a custom job for a customer, I don't want the paint to crack and fleck off after a few weeks, especially on leather as the paint isn't absorbed as it just lies on the surface. How about priming the area with Acrylic Ghesso or some other type of acrylic primer.

[@lindseysamuel9849]

Thank you so much for very detailed information on the paints to use

[@tammyc2932]

Unbiased and informative!👍

[@CESTLAVIC]

🥰 I did my best! Thanks Tammy!

[@jminichcastro]

What a fantastic video for newcomers! Thank you!

[@kicksbyjagger]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!!! Thank you so much!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Wooohooo!! So glad it did, thanks for watching!

[@hhhhhhhhh61]

Thank you for such a thorough review

[@campbellsheila95]

I have a SM bag i want to customize and i hope i pick what works for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@suspensefulness]

very good test and info...and also beautiful❤

[@ericco1053]

Super informative! Cool to see the different colours behaving in different ways!

[@CESTLAVIC]

😁😁 thanks for watching E! 💞💞💞

[@sglasser24]

I am a crafter. This video was so well done. I've only painted on pair of shoes so far. I've been less than satisfied with the outcome. Looking to paint a new pair and really appreciate your expertise.

[@CESTLAVIC]

Awww thank you so much for your feedback, that means the world. Although there is a wealth of information on the internet already, I wanted to provide a very in depth review of paints I've been using for a very long time, all in one place. Good luck on your next pair, honestly the more you do the better you'll get at it, plus you're a crafter so I trust this is second nature to you!

[@DineshJaiswal-qw6mt]

Thanks for putting in so much efforts, really a great & informative video.

[@CESTLAVIC]

🙏 thank you so much for watching, glad you found it helpful

[@blendswithbenefits1151]

Really learned a lot thx! Have always used Angelus but was curious out the other brands. Now I know! Thinking of trying the terrago luv that they correlate with Pantone

[@CESTLAVIC]

Angelus is the paint that we've probably known about for the longest, so this video really used them as a standard to compare the other paints to. So if you've used Angelus, you can sort of gauge how the other ones are different. I hope you do give Tarrago a try, I haven't used it myself, but that Pantone tool looks pretty useful

[@TheRhecmaru]

Excellent video, thank you so much…. I love your designs

[@Strength_And_Fortitude]

Which white paint would you recommend to cover a black and red logo on the side of white rubber sole?

[@traeharley9576]

Thank you for makin this i'm tyring to decide which paints to buy

[@CESTLAVIC]

Hope this helped!

[@caronclarke]

This was a fantastic review. Thank you. ❤

[@teamlovepanda]

I'm trying to paint the nike rn fabric shoes. Need flexibility so it doesn't crack they are my workout shoes. What paint is the best for that? ❤🙏🏽

[@jayterra2060]

Did you figure it out?

[@hugomacintosh8508]

Hey Vic, my one question is for your scratch test.. When you apply the finish, doesn't it help against the scarab test...

[@davidwhite5721]

I use adhesion promoter on my custom's and say if i was doing sah toebox i would make a dye first 3 ccoat's then adhesion promoter find it hold's up better for sealing i use rakleigh scratch resistent sealer and never had problem with chipping it's all in the prep

[@brunosvlog24k]

Hello, Vic. This is Bruno. Greetings from Washington, D.C. I just started customizing my own sneakers. (Am I even worthy of calling myself a customizer yet)? 🤣🤣🤣 Anyway, thank you for posting this video. I only heard of Angelus, not the others. So I’m glad and thankful to gain this knowledge. Take care! BTW, I just subscribed. 🙏

[@Eiramilah]

THanks for the thorough review

[@jaimelocklear641]

Hello picked up your channel from Dillon Thx for the well needed info 👍

[@boussiboussita9245]

Can i use acrylic colors ??

[@israelislight]

which is the best for white color

[@danielaldrete8091]

Hello do you know what would be the best color match for Jordan 4 thunder yellow

[@campbellsheila95]

Was a protector used before the scratch test?

[@luisdelgado6518]

Can I use these paints on a pair of cool grey 11s?

[@anitacarrington]

I'm looking at Angelus however I don't see the dispenser type of packaging you recommend.

[@fddpr]

is there any painting to paint the foam part?

[@oscarxiii4653]

I’m definitely grabbing some Jacquard metallics paint, never been a fan of the Angelus golds or Silvers

[@CESTLAVIC]

They’ve got a wide range, let me know what you think when you try them

[@raiderfrankdatank]

High quality video. Thank you

[@brianhardaway9716]

Great Video. I'm refurbishing the White on My Bally Andric spectators. I've removed all the White down to the natural leather and have tried Morello leather Paint, Saphir Juvacuir White, and Kiwi Sport White but none of them give Me satisfaction. I believe the Saphir and Morello are too thick and since I want to polish the shoe afterwards they blister when applying too much pressure. That means I have to fill in that piling area like Jacquardo in the vid. I like the results from Angelus since it's not too thick and I like to see the natural leather imprint. Can l use it and use a polish over it? It seems to adher good to the leather and leaves a natural appearence. Also because it's at the busy part of the shoe will it give Me cracking? Thanks for the Video

[@jendysoliva7353]

what i can use for soccer boot shoes . i use angelus but is pelling easly

[@alliyabajaj8613]

The conjured twin produced a wonderful blue bird lol Thanks for this elaborate test run.this is really good for some of us that are beginners.

[@CESTLAVIC]

Hahah once I said it, I couldn't unsee it. Thank you so much, I'm so glad this video could help out. Good luck!

[@deepdiver849]

May I know what brand brush you are using?

[@HJartistry]

Too funny!!! I am actually doing an experiment like this too…but not as advanced. You make my work easy. I found that Angelus and Jacquard were both similar…but Alphaflex wasn’t nearly as good. And in my test I didn’t notice the peel factor for jacquard. So good to know. A flexible additive seems lame 😆 more money to pay too! I noticed how easily Alpha scratched and flakes off.

[@CESTLAVIC]

Babe we need to see the results from you ASAP! Like I said, I can't replicate lab conditions, so the more people actually test them next to each other, the more accurately we can gauge which ones stand up to the elements. Yeah I would highly encourage Alpha to just mix in their additive to the formula. They have a kickass white that is BLEACH WHITE, I use religiously. Just can't be bothered to mix 101 colors on the reg with additive though

[@HJartistry]

@@CESTLAVIC okay I might have to hurry up and share it. Not nearly as advanced or fancy as yours. Yours is the Lamborghini experiment and mine is the Honda Civic 😆

[@CESTLAVIC]

@@HJartistry No such thing! Swatches are supposed to be simple and easy, I just like to make my own life miserable for months editing this sh*t LOLLLL

[@HJartistry]

@@CESTLAVIC Just posted the video...not nearly as epic as yours hahahah

[@CESTLAVIC]

@@HJartistry Need to watch, then share! Can't wait to see it! I'm sure it will be just as informative and people need a second/third/fourth opinion!

[@FyrFytr998]

This video is awesome. I had a question about the durability of painting shoes. Are there also protective coatings that can be applied over the paints?

[@damicustoms5702]

You're so cuteeee watching your video while painting is relaxing ahaha

[@CESTLAVIC]

🥰🥰 thank you so so much. Lol I hate hearing my voice while editing 😅

[@samiam5859]

Hi, I am trying to fix the "AIR" on my nike x off-white vapourmax and I did not know what to choose. Can you please help?

[@overly.chromatic]

Jacquard airbrush ready is what's up.

[@CESTLAVIC]

Honestly, I’ve used it and it’s pretty good! Haven’t put it to the test yet, but that should come up next

[@717beto]

What did you use to remove the protective layer? Alcohol?

[@MusicalArtist-k8r]

Which liquid did you used for removing protecting coding?

[@bgirl7201]

What does it mean if the paint remains sticky or tacky??

[@melissatf5268]

Thank you 🙏🏾 super helpful

[@stevenking997]

You are awesome , I been down a rabbit hole trying to figure out how Ima approach this cuz I wanna start painting shoes for my 13 yr old nieces , your videos have been extremely helpful, thank you very much. Quick question for ya! What’s ur views on airbrush vs paint brush?

[@Beetleejuicee]

Will all of these paints be good for Nike dunk soles? Also is that alcohol you used to take off coatings on leather??

[@CESTLAVIC]

These paints are good for leather uppers, unfortunately none of them are recommended for rubber soles

[@jayterra2060]

Thank you for this, new sub here, do you have any experience with longevity of jacquard fabric vs angelus? Looking to paint synthetic uppers. TIA!

[@ayayronkustoms]

When I work with neons I always build up the color by mixing in white with the colors

[@olakunle9301]

Can I dye my green sneakers black?

[@damicustoms5702]

So helpful 🥰🥰🥰

[@CESTLAVIC]

I'm really glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@RonGotSole]

Much needed video. However I'm team angelus all the way. They never done me wrong and I have no desire to stray away from it.

[@CESTLAVIC]

🙏 appreciate it! You have to use what works for you, always!

[@expressimageartistry1524]

Angelus is my favorite by far! I've been using it for the last 3 years!!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Can’t go wrong with the OG

[@expressimageartistry1524]

@@CESTLAVIC great video!! Thanks for doing it!

[@CESTLAVIC]

@@expressimageartistry1524 Thank you for watching, seriously it means a lot to me!

[@bretcappola6904]

Can i save brand new Jordans that I used Walmart acrylic with?? They started chipping the first time I wore them

[@pharrelltukes8510]

What color for Jordan fire red 4s

[@PucknKhaos]

This video was amazing! So informative! My mind was blown by Jacquard during the scratch test. I was, "No Jacquard...no..."😂

[@CESTLAVIC]

Why helloooooo babe! Thank you for watching the video lollll I know, I know, that's why it's important to test the paints out before we use them. You never know how it wears over time.

[@liquidkicksofficial]

Great video!

[@CESTLAVIC]

Thank you!!!! 🥰

[@sammygilbert3318]

Love this! Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve started to widen my selection again. I currently have alpha and angelus, looks like I’m getting metallics from Jacquard! Sammybeecustoms 🥰

[@CESTLAVIC]

Thank you so much for watching Sammy! Honestly there are so many gems in the different brands, definitely definitely check out the metallics, they are like a buttery galaxy, don't need that many layers and you're like "wow"

[@itsMLCKA]

Loveee this thank you!!! Would you say tarrago has the exact same durability as angelus then? If so I’d love to give their colours a try, I love the colour system and can see them expanding in the future

[@itsMLCKA]

I felt like a lot of tarragon down falls was just to being a newer company, will be nice to see where they are heading!

[@CESTLAVIC]

@@itsMLCKA I painted a pair of customs with Tarrago and wore it on vacation in Europe for over a month, paint lasted pretty well. A bit of crinkling around the toe box that happens with Angelus too, so I would say that it does have the same durability! Their colors are really pretty, please do give it a try and get back to me about what you think

[@autofctrl]

I wonder how the scrach-test would have varied if different amounts of paint would have been applied... It would be interesting to see a comparison. (2 vs 3 layer, 3 vs 4 layer, 4 vs 5 layer) for each company. Would you mind testing this..? PD: Also you did not apply any finisher. From what I've seen, there's a matt and normal version. Would be a nice add-on to see how much durability those finishers add. 8)

[@jamiegossett]

mixing the color with white and then a second layer of pure color will reduce the number of layers you need.

[@kevindao6211]

How much all that cost?

[@TangOhhSucka]

I love this

[@CESTLAVIC]

Thank you so much

[@skinzcustoms]

Vicky doing work over here 🤘🏼

[@CESTLAVIC]

😁😁 thank you for always having my back big homie, appreciate you so much!

[@christianfiguroa7147]

What about when cleaning your shoes what about on boots?

[@mauricehicks6754]

Can you do another video adding on a finish clear coat to see what happens then?

[@bagobeans]

It helps if you lay down a white base before applying a yellow to black leather. So you are not being fair to the way you use your paints.

[@toasty-hellscape]

Snobby penguin lol XD

[@lelihuong5482]

Vic doing us all a favor 👆

[@Canny-Octopus]

Good to know, no Jacquard for me! The way it peeled off... nope.

[@mashughulikaguo-di5mu]

From Tanzania I would like to be expert in this project help me please

[@s0nja]

Is it just me in Canada… but why can I only find the Angelus with the same terrible opening bottles as the jacquard?? I have to buy squeeze tops separately, HELP!

[@babycakes8434]

My Puma sneakers' tongues are peeling as we speak, so I will try to paint them😅 I don't want to throw the shoes away yet. Another thing I am looking for color ideas to paint a leather purse🎉❤

[@aaronhaskins7435]

She can’t get over the packaging 😂😂😂😂

[@CESTLAVIC]

LMAO it killed me. While I was swatching, I was cursing up a storm. I'm a neat freak

[@jay2thaudy]

Yellow is a biatch no matter what brand you use. It's my arch nemesis. I hate it.

[@CESTLAVIC]

😂 I feel you. But with the proper prep, proper paint, I think it could be acceptable.

[@overly.chromatic]

invest in the Angelus collectors edition thunder yellow. I know it's expensive but it is so worth it

[@YT.26]

Well, this was really helpful and an informative video. Your voice is pleased to listen to because you dont talk fast. Most of de videos on yt, everyone is talking so fast. That's makes it for me not very pleasant to watch. It is a bit hard to follow up and understand everything. My 1st language is not English So i really love your rest in speaking. 🫶🏻 I easily watched the entire video. And i learned a lot! Also, how you break everything down and all the examples. It was just relaxing and fun to watch. Thank you for putting all your time in this for us. I appreciate it :)

[@CESTLAVIC]

🤪 Thank you so much for watching! Lol I try my best to pronounce the words as well as possible. It's definitely hard when you're in front of a camera speaking 🤣