How to PROPERLY Tape Your Custom Shoes (Methods & Materials)

[@dianalynn6899]

DeJesus, I want to thank you for this very helpful video. You are a very good and patient teacher. I like that your teaching style is not rushed and you not only explain things very well, but you enunciate so that people like me can hear and understand you. I have been watching your videos and am working up the courage to paint a Baltimore Ravens themed pair of Airforce 1s for my husband for Christmas. (I am currently a 63 year old Grandmom who paints rocks for my grandson.) I will continue to watch your great videos and hopefully one day I will be able to share with you a video of shoes that I have painted, with inspiration from my new teacher, named DeJesus. I wish you well in all that you do. Sincerely, Diana

[@solstice1133]

That's awesome that you're painting shoes at 63! Bet your husband loved it! (I'm a bit late to the reply I know).

[@jmcleod35]

an in depth video like this was definitely needed!! awesome! as for the swoosh: i like to put my hand/finger inside the shoe and actually lift up the swoosh a little, getting under the swoosh to guarantee no spills!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Oooh that’s a great tip!

[@griphook4261]

That tape is a 10/10 on the thickness scale

[@JustFlipperZ]

wade gives it a 9/10

[@tempo_gg6106]

bro you such a g,, inspiring a new generation of shoe customisers

[@nmcustomz5878]

I love the videos keep them coming, I love coming back from school to relax and watch your videos

[@karlharris7602]

Thanks a million. That sock liner has been murder until now.

[@Elevate09]

I seriously appreciate your videos, did just junk throw away shoes to practice, but couldnt find a tape that stuck to either the sock liner or the midsole, BUT thanks to this video, itll all be here monday! i appreciate your tutorials man

[@IRISHOOLIGAN114]

THANK YOU!!! So glad to finally have some new stuff to try out. I am not a very talented artist but I definitely enjoy painting shoes. I get teased alot with how much time it takes me to prep shoes. Hahaha...it's all good for me though it has been fun even though I am not good at all with painting any objects. It doesn't matter to me though censored I just enjoy every step of the process. I am really grateful for your videos. Thank you very much

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Rock on brother

[@juanlanda76]

waiting for my angelus paints to come in :) I’m going to give customizing a try :)

[@liluzi_9mm78]

Yh how did it go?

[@maribelrivera51]

How’d it go?

[@Cre8tive_Always]

I'm waiting for mine too... So excited 😁 to try this

[@Unclemel67]

Good for you

[@laishamendez5850]

same me too!

[@gregmason5993]

Just getting in to customization and I'm trying to teach my self. So I'm so geeked for your customers course!

[@thecheez2436]

idk how I haven't found this video yet but it's a life saver thank you

[@justinsheetz2757]

can u please make a kobe tribute custom😔😔

[@frankayala3950]

He did already I think

[@iicordii648]

He already did next month

[@notgojo491]

This was rly important here right?

[@kelvindankwa1151]

Man I’m doing my first shoe restoration and tapeis absolutely vital. A cheap tape will allow paint to bleed through, leave residue and tear paint, so investing in good tape is worth it.

[@alyssathomison4060]

I've just recently stumbled across your videos, but I've probably watched 30 in the last 3 days and you have really inspired me to give custom shoes a shot, even if it's just for myself. You're awesome and you're videos are so educational, thank you so much!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you’re digging the videos !

[@zhanosamuels9824]

Nah this is the best tutorial out there 🙏 you guys are killing it 🔥

[@travispetschl6848]

Just scored some triple white Jordan 1 low Golf shoes at the outlet store for $98. Unreal price. Can't wait till my paint gets here

[@confusednerd2086]

Have you thought of using a clear wax barrier just thought of possibilities for airbrushing

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup have experiment with some.. haven’t found any that fully did the job

[@ItsJakeup_08]

This Video is going to help my time management when taping 🤣👌 Thanks for sharing your tips!!🙏

[@thevoiceofsoles9987]

Very helpful! I found another EXCELLENT tape that I personally use for the sock lining with is the nexcare waterproof medical tape( light brown in color)! I’ve been using for some months and it leaves no residue and sticks for days, you should give it a try!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Great stuff!

[@rdalmasso7326]

Very usefull ! Especially for the gaffer tape, I was worry to use it cause of potential residues

[@D0NTCRASH1]

Just noticed this was posted on my birthday. Thanks for these videos!

[@Vishal-ph3sr]

Hey @DeJesus, Thanks for the video, Unfortunately I was a little late to this video as I have already used the 1st tape and the adhesive residue is as bad as you mentioned. Can you please tell how to remove it. I have tried a couple of things but they are not working.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You want a glue and residue eraser!

[@Nobody-du8sw]

You just put me on to that Scotch 2060, imma have to try that now. I can’t ever get any tape to stick to Jordan 1 midsoles.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Man you’re gunna love it

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

I've found some specialty tapes at the big box home repo store, like the metal duct tape that comes with a backing paper, is super thin, very strong adhesive but peels off without leaving residue, and conforms to any curve. And in electrical is a super thin rubber tape, good adhesive and super flexible. This is not regular vinyl electrical tape.

[@843niddy]

Really appreciate your channel. Taught me so much about how to customize my shoes.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@7em11em]

I've found your videos too be very informative. Purchased black suede Puma classics were on display model and noticed fading. Ordered Angelus black suede dye. What tape should I use in protecting all around white sole?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you! We’ve got the tapes linked in the description of the video, I still use these same ones

[@taniatucker7064]

I just got a commissioned opportunity to customize shoes. Thank you for this video

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Congrats! Excited for you

[@lizzy2427]

Hi. I just started with customisation on my shoes and I feel like I followed the instructions correctly but I wore one of the pairs, airforce 1s. The paint had now cracked in areas where it makes creases. How can I stop this from happening. Do you have a video on how to prevent the cracks?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup check this one out! Want To Make Custom Shoes ACTUALLY Durable? Here's How... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXqclHp5g76Vh5o

[@ludwingardon]

What about unmasking, I'm having issues with paint coming off when I take the tape off.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Usually thats a prep issue since the paint isnt bonding correctly! Not typically due to the tape.

[@ludwingardon]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I'm going to have to keep experimenting then.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@ludwingardon yup sanding is usually the step that will prevent this

[@ludwingardon]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you!

[@tylerneil9749]

Sick video! Super helpful tips that I didn’t realize I needed. The tape used on the sock liner is a game changer and I’ve seen you use it many times and have perfect results. The best customizer on KZbin!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Appreciate your support!

[@carolinerodriguez112]

Videos are always inspiring! I know to always learn something new on this channel. Keep doing it!

[@m.c.screech3213]

Hope that seminar was a hit,cause I'd like to hear of another one,possible closer to MD...lol..but if you have one pls let me know where I can find the info.thank you so much for the knowledge you've shared so far😜

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dremondhailey8392]

Ima give this customizing shoes a try, about to buy a starter kit.

[@nobody-yb6lc]

The content is great keep up the great work

[@cs1987-vz9cf]

Are the heat vinyl stick ons the seem as the ones you can put on tshirts

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It really depends what youre asking about. Heat transfer vinyl is what is commonly used on shirt application. But if youre asking what vinyl is used to paint on shoes and them remove - thats not heat transfer vinyl

[@knightingirl]

I love watching your videos. I'm not into customizing shoes yet because I don't have the finances and things are pretty expensive in my country. But I plan on saving so I can start. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@samsneed3371]

I'm new to this but your videos are 🔥 and super informational 🤯🤯🤯

[@BToBreezy]

Yes thank you so much I wanted a in depth taping tutorial so bad

[@NITOBLAZIN420]

All of your videos are 🔥🔥 thanks for the game bro.

[@mahirboyen9401]

Can you use the green scotch tape on the shoe and the swoosh as well

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah absolutely!

[@ixkasaixi4249]

Another great video!!! I was wondering which video you mention sanding the shoes for prep work. I cant seem to find it. Thank you!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It’s called custom Air Force 1, with a pair of all whites in the thumbnail

[@ixkasaixi4249]

You sir are a legend!

[@aliyusalaudeen6313]

Any tip for removing tape residues

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Goo gone or acetone mixed with a qtip

[@aliyusalaudeen6313]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I tried using acetone on the midsole but d tape residue is still on it

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Acetone removes everything, it doesn’t come any stronger , so continue rubbing really hard

[@gabbs4886]

Will the gaffer tape leave residue on the leather?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope

[@wolframgaming9692]

Is this the waterproof and the most important is how long this color will stay

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

As long as you prep them correctly you’re good to go!

[@oriyannai1282]

Thx man your helping sooo much

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@nolankirton8963]

When you airbrush do you use a mixture to make your paint thinner .. if so what do you use.. or do you just fill the airbrush gun with straight Angelus paint

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes you would want to use angelus 2-thin

[@gsanchez5116]

DeJesus Custom Footwear would it be the typical 1:1 ratio? My bad for pitching into this conversation a year later lmao

[@gsanchez5116]

DeJesus Custom Footwear nevermind!! I’m just gonna go watch your airbrush videos lol

[@kevinwhite9856]

Thank u. I been looking for a good video on maskin. 🙏🏿🏆🎉🎊

[@dreadheadeddon4828]

I fuqz wit chu my dude. I wanna be just like you when I grow up. Thanks for all the tips bro

[@mr.gameface2748]

My taping on my sock liner moved while I was airbrushing so I got some red/blue paint on my white sock liner, any tip to clean that up? Thanks

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

There’s certainly a chance you’re just gunna have to paint over it with one of those colors. But you can try acetoning it out

[@mekak.stilldesigns2007]

Thank You for this video! The tips you have discussed seem easy to follow and I cannot wait to apply them.

[@connorl5693]

love your vids bro, just started customizing, you made it a hole lot easier!!!!!

[@MediaCenterTV007]

This is a two-part question. Question-1. How long do you wait typically before taping up a painted part to start painting around it? Question 2- do you recommend a specific tape to place on top of a painted part? As opposed to one that hasn’t been painted over yet? 😊

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Great question. The more time the merrier of course, but at bare minimum id be shooting for at least 20 minutes. As long as the shoes were prepped and painting correctly you won't have to worry as much about paint peeling. So something like that green scotch 2060 would still be my go to or the beige scotch 2020

[@MediaCenterTV007]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you for taking the time in answering my questions. :)

[@kalikillz]

I love these videos!!! Thanks for sharing these tips with us.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@Izzy-vb8rv]

Wow your amazing at this!

[@Izzy-vb8rv]

Also a quick question if your able to answer. Are you able to use posca paint pens for shoes like will they last? Or should you only use the paint your using?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I only recommend paint personally

[@Izzy-vb8rv]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear ok thank you

[@NappygrlTV]

Thanks so much for uploading ❗️

[@madisongarcia7661]

I'm a 12 year old customizing shoes and my next project are Louis Vuitton denim converse. Any tips?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Get after it! Cant wait to see em

[@madisongarcia7661]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thanks!

[@hemihemi7780]

Madison Garcia hey just out of curiosity how did it turn out?

[@ihavebooger]

did you do a video on how you keep the paint from being removed or bleeding off the shoe?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup that’s all about your prep work! Check our video called custom Air Force 1

[@ihavebooger]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thank youuuuuuuu 😁😁

[@Eatnnpinpl]

How can I stop the paint from bleeding under the tape??

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Might need to use a different tape for the job, or your tape just isn’t sealed so need to actually press it down firmly with something hard

[@zhanosamuels9824]

Ps. I watched this in vr mode.😂😂 It was fire with the close up shots you guys did🔥

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Oooooooh I gotta try that !

[@damonddavenport795]

Great video I was just looking for a video about this exact thing but quick question what about vans what is the best tape to use

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I use same exact stuff for all pairs! I would say a lot of people do enjoy the red vinyl tape on vans though

[@dylanschweizer7391]

Airbrush tips?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Got one of those coming soon!

[@fdhtheory7506]

Could I get a video like this that’s not an AF1, J1, or dunk? I’m having a heck of a time taping performance soles (Griffey’s, Jordans 4-16, huarache, etc)

[@andrewali2748]

I recently used the scotch 2060 tape on some midsoles and there is tape residue. What would be the best way to remove that ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Odd, that shouldn’t be happening... try heating the tape before removal next time potentially but you can rub it off with a qtip or dip the qtip on acetone also

[@kerriesmith7903]

See if your painting midsoles or designing or whatever, take airforce 1's for e.g. What paint and other resources would you use, saying as the midsoles are like bumpy rubber

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You never want to paint midsoles or soles unfortuantely, it’s just going to crack

[@kerriesmith7903]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear ok thank you, and what brand of acetone would you recommend? Something inexpensive would be good

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@kerriesmith7903 you can pick up regular acetone from your local hardware store

[@kerriesmith7903]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks, its really a lot more expensive here in the uk to buy all the angelus products that you menioned in your " if you have a budget of $100 video" is there any way that i could get a discount?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@kerriesmith7903 our discount code linked in description !

[@KarlV1]

How to hydro-dip correctly? do you know? thanks

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup if you scroll back we did a Kanye graduation themed pair of Vans hydro dip style!

[@KarlV1]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks Do you mean this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6vJlGabdp13asU

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup!

[@fixnfish]

To cover the soles I use the 7 inch tape paper for automotive painting. It doesn't take much tape and its cheaper than using the 3 inch wide strips to cover the whole sole

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

That’s dope! 7 is a little big for me, 3 works great for soles and stencils

[@fixnfish]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear true it does leave a bit of extra coverage but it comes in handy when doing Tims or bigger soles

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah that’s awesome I dig it, there’s so many cool comparisons from automotive painting to custom kicks

[@HCprops]

Great info and tips! I've always hated using the medical tape...

[@joshmartinez9015]

Does angelus paint work on vans?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup you’ll want to mix in some 2-soft

[@joshmartinez9015]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Ok I'll make sure to buy some, thanks

[@kaylavaughn9393]

OK so i watched this video a couple of months before doing a pair of shoes. When i did the actual shoes i didn’t use the crepe tape before putting on the green tape, so when i removed the green tape i was left with a sticky adhesive on the shoe 🤦‍♀️ How do I remove that? Also, I am accurate with tapping for the most part, but I still have spaces of white slightly showing when I remove the tape from the shoe and the paint also kind of peels a little bit when removing. How can I avoid these things happening? I almost want to try not tapping 😩 I’m a perfectionist when I paint so I hate the white spots!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

A glue & residue eraser will be a game changer for cleaning up any residue amzn.to/49NYusr as for touching up spots that's completely normal, you just need to get back in there with a detail brush and touch things up

[@berina99]

Whats the best tape for hydrodipping?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I used these exact ones in our hydropdipping video

[@Vector5151615]

I'd love to see how that Bape custom turned out

[@210_SRT]

What kind of finishers do you guys use or recommend/. Coats so the paint doesn’t rub off or gets scratched off

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Prep is going to be a much larger factor in that, but some of the finishers I recommend are Angelus matte finisher, krylon matte spray, and liquid kickz

[@purpledino5048]

What about for a pair of Adizero 8.0s ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You could definitly still use all of these tapes

[@audiemuniz6445]

Thanks for your videos they are very cool!!. How I can seal my artwork?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Liquid kicks matte finish is my favorite!

[@audiemuniz6445]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks lot! Try to used my airbrush more often beside doing Nerf gun painting.grasias

[@dizzeeJay]

Loving this video. I been having problems find a good tape for sock liners. Defo going to make a purchase thanks 👊🏿

[@e36Henry]

There is always that one person who missed the like button and ended up hitting the dislike button...

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

🤣🤣

[@e36Henry]

DeJesus Custom Footwear also, if you want to do another place for a course, come to Atlanta 😀

[@3cdesignz152]

Thanks for this video👌🏽💯

[@bandit2896]

Question, was wondering what colors you used for the bape on the shoe

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Different shades/combos derived from Pale blue, light blue, navy blue and white

[@bandit2896]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you

[@davidwhite5721]

Some great tips wright there brilliant video as well, personal question I'm customizing my own off white air force 1 mca blue colour and seriously I could knock myself out I left the top of my bottle of deglazer and it went on my toe box and it's noticable I'm trying to find a mixture of anjelus paint I can match upto any idea's? any help would be greatly appreciated many thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I know it’s a lot of light blue and violet then some sapphire

[@davidwhite5721]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear ooooooh woooow really OK I'll have to get the colours wish me luck 😂😂😂😂 thanks for the reply appreciated 👍👍👍👍

[@likewater1429]

I'm trying to clean the bottom of my shoes with a cleaner, water and toothbrush. But the water is getting on the shoe upper. Tips? Use tape? Its suede upper also

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It can still leak onto the upper honestly, most shoe cleaners are safe to use on suede so you may not really have to worry about anything other than letting them dry.

[@likewater1429]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you for your response. Can you answer one more question. I used (brand) MINT shoe cleaner. Some of it got on my suede new balance upper with water mixed in. It was not MINT suede cleaner. If this leaves a stain what must I do when it is fresh or said stain has set in already. Please and thank you.

[@PartiallyAmoah]

Can I put the green masking tape on other places like the swoosh area or toe box? Will it leave behind residue, and 2nd do you recommend the angelus “premium masking tape”

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Oh yeah you can deifnitly use it on other places as well, yeah the red vinyl works good too

[@PartiallyAmoah]

DeJesus Custom Footwear do you have any tips on doing stencils without an airbrush? And can u let me know how to do characters on shoes? I’m not sure if I’m supposed to do multiple coats or not

[@andrewali2748]

Great video !

[@paulrhodes482]

Another amazing video and so many great tips thank you! By the way, any advice for me I'm new to customizing and it seems like I have a hard time getting a perfect line with the green tape between upper and midsole. I always have spots that are wavy I want to get that crisp line if possible. Thanks for all you guys do yo help us new customizers and good luck with the KZbin award I voted for sure.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah my best tip is really just making sure that you go back and apply a lot of pressure on the tape with your fingernail to really get it pressed down hard

[@paulrhodes482]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you so much! Really happy for you and the nim nomination for the award you deserve it no doubt. Thank you for being such an amazing inspiration have a wonderful evening,

[@paulrhodes482]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear By the way can you recommend someone who can make some custom tongue tags for me, please? Thanks again for all you do blessings.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Check out @dnicecustoms on Instagram!

[@paulrhodes482]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thank you very much you guys are awesome

[@Becksbsmol54]

Me being the novice I was, I used bad tape that left a lot of residue, and furthermore used duct tape on the sole when I went into do my sealer. (Don’t worry I did this with Walmart dupes 😂) Do you have any recommendations for how to remove tape residue efficiently? I’ve tried a few things and am now carefully using acetone. Just wanted to see if you (or anyone in the comments section) had some advice for me 😅

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes pickup a glue & residue eraser, it will greatly help you!

[@kellygreengables3936]

This is a much less professional method, but oil or rubbing alcohol. Only as a last resort though. If you try it, I would test a very small amount of either substance on the residue to how it affects the shoe. If it doesn't do anything besides remove the tape residue, keep using.

[@domd683]

Can you do a tutorial of how to tape the Jordan 4s?

[@noahwood8304]

Can you pls demonstrate how to tape Kobe 10s all stars pls

[@yasseenyoussef]

Is the sock liner tape just the tape hockey players use on their sticks?

[@sourlito]

Great tutorial, and thank you.

[@fernandgriverarodriguez3769]

Any tips on removing residue?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Acetone and qtip is the strongest option, but goo gone can work also

[@MichealC]

Man I like you art work, one day I will reach out to you for a custom.

[@johnnybacon8675]

Thanks bro! This helped aLOT

[@acolytexephos569]

can i just use blue 3M painters tape?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Doesn’t hold very well on a lot of materials

[@juggernaut808]

When airbrushing canvas material such as Vans, should you use 2-thin and 2-soft or just 2-thin?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Neither of those, you’d use just 2 soft since it will act as your thinner also

[@juggernaut808]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thank you sir. Wish I had asked first. My first attempt almost complete but I used 2-thin.

[@tommyv1477]

Why didn’t you have the blue scotch painters tape

[@handsome4782]

Thank you for making this video. 🙏 u got a new subscriber

[@lizafuentes7653]

I have a question? As a little kid (12) I draw a lot of sketches of shoes because I love shoes and possibly in the future turn it into something bigger. What do you think I should do to exell my work. What is another step you would take as a little kid like I am. PLEAS answer I really need your imput thankyou.

[@boricuaallstar15]

Thanks for the tips bro!!!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for tuning in my dude!

[@controllalaz6519]

how do i get my gaffer tape to stick to the sock liner it wont stick please help man

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

If gaffers isn’t working for you, you can give medical tape or try or just roll with the beige scotch tape.. it really shouldn’t require much efofrt for the gaffers tape since it’s sooooo strong, so it might just not be working on the pair of shoes you’re working on

[@britinabowen5127]

I needed to watch this video thank you!!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@chefstevenmurry158]

What the best way to get paint off the sides I just finish Some Air force ones. I Airbrush but some of it bleed on the sides

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

On the leather or midsole?