Want To Make Custom Shoes ACTUALLY Durable? Here's How...

[@johnduncan9036]

One tip I picked up - if you're taping off an area to be a finer design, then you should start with the color that's under the tape and paint a strip along the edge of the tape. By doing so, you'll fill in any tiny leaks that are under the tape with new paint which will match the color underneath. When you come back over with the appropriate color, it won't be able to leak under the tape because those leaks have been filled by the color you wanted there anyways.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah budddy! Sealing the stencil 🤙🏽

[@Art_bor]

omg thanks

[@drnik67]

I just love watching someone work, when they're as skilled as you are. It's so generous of you to share all the "tricks of the trade" you've learnt over thousands of hours of work. Thanks Dylan, you absolutely rock!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@Customsbymlm]

He’s great and replies to almost everything. I ask him questions on Insta all the time and he usually responds very quickly

[@johnmosher6290]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips and tricks. As an art teacher, I have to say, you’d make a good one! 😊 Its very generous of you to share your experience with all of us. Your videos gave me what I needed to get started doing shoes. Of course at some point you have to jump in and experience how these materials will work and what you as the artist are comfortable with, but your videos are such a huge help. Thank you!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you so much that’s awesome to hear that you’ve enjoyed em! Good luck

[@WillClark9]

You might be the best shoe customizer I've ever seen! Your shoes look as if they are real collabs!

[@brodiemillerVids]

Dude, thank you for doing this. You never see the custom shoes after they have been designed. I so want to start customizing shoes, and I'm going to use this video as my tutorial until I memorize this process. Much appreciation.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@cwsgt2806]

Honestly one of the best “how to DIY” videos on the net regardless of subject matter. Well done 👍🏻

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you, that means a lot!

[@seanw.9617]

I see you are really emphasizing avoiding the stitching for the first time I can remember. The way the threads were frayed after prep always bothered me. This makes so much sense though. Extra attention with acetone on those tiny strips will be fine, and it’s only going to crack in the places it would otherwise. Keep pumping out the knowledge my man. Hope you understand how many people you inspire.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks Sean! Yes I think as we got started on KZbin I really leaned more and more into emphasizing just how important prep was. I probably took it close to a level as there’s no such thing as too much prep lol. However I’m in complete agreement that it ended up hurting the end product. Now it’s just about making sure you get those areas prepped at some point! Thanks for tuning and providing feedback man!

[@seanw.9617]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear your instruction and attention to prep has helped me and probably thousands of other artists hone our skills. Not sure if it’s you or your team who runs your social media replies (I’m assuming the latter solely based on your popularity), but you guys have responded to me multiple times here on KZbin and it’s honestly just so confirming. I love the love and enthusiasm your team has for a community than can be way too cutthroat. You try to bring us all up, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Tucking away for one of your on site seminars, see you one day 👊🏼

[@HessandLawson]

Great video reminds me of the days when I was a beginner ❤ I hope this video helps a lot of upcoming artists

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

💙💙 we went for the throwback vibes on this one! Keep cooking fellas

[@ralph1269]

Wow! Very nice/informative/eloquent/well-filmed breakdown of this process. Feels like it's ALL about the process and technique rather than ego and telling everyone how talented and detail-oriented you are--which you are! Great vid.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicolejones6935]

Thank you so much! This video was so well-made (and so were the shoes.) I have a lot of trouble focusing on tutorial videos but you're very charismatic and easy to watch. My bf loves shoes and I wanted to plan a shoe-painting date. This is a great starting point :)

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽

[@GianniCustomFootwear]

Man, you don't know but you are my teacher, thank you so much.. I just started but if I'm able to do some good stuff it is only for your videos.. thanks again from your Italian “student” , if i was there i’m sure i’d be at your course

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for watching!

[@whatthecrux2212]

I’m never going to paint a shoe but enjoy all of your videos. Excellent work.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoy 💙

[@belizekaviar1263]

Really good tip of the gray layer under the vibrant colours and rise the colour up into the layers! Only i have learned, 1.degrease all, with a coton fabric, after that 2.than sanding3x ..., and 3. degrease again Otherwise you sanding the manufacturer coatings or what else on the surface is, you sanding the whole coating into all the shoe areas with your sanding paper.. in my opinion its better..live from the Netherlands Rotterdam

[@zayahelen6842]

Awesome video! For the creasing the shoes tip, what exactly are we looking for? Are we trying to create crease marks/lines or are we seeing where the shoe bends and that’s where we sand more? Just hoping you can expand a bit more about that tip

[@twoodbeats]

This was a extremely thorough and informative video on how to produce long lasting paint jobs. Thank you so much for this.

[@당신자신사랑-o7j]

I'ma try painting White over red and I hope itll last long like yours!! Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge.

[@shredthelove1984]

Thanks! This clarifies the process a lot better than your older videos for sure

[@DuceSr22]

Do you add an additive when adding the finisher to your airbrush

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope

[@DuceSr22]

Is your psi 30?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@DuceSr22 yup I keep it about 30-35. I imagine you can add a small bit of 2thin if needed

[@DuceSr22]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear ok cause it clogs my gun pretty fast

[@mr.eldiablo]

Nice video and greetings from Germany! I'm a beginner and I would like to just coat my shoes with finisher (Air Max Deluxe SE white, black and Dunks Low summit white). I thought of using a deglazer/preparer and then applying a 4-coat matte. But I'm faced with the problem of whether I should paint the sides of the soles that are visible. If yes, will the paint stick? Probably not. So, I have to add the adhesion promoter into the mixture of the 4-coat, but is it okay if I also spray this mixture onto the leather parts? Even if I were to do the leather part only with 4-coat and the visible sides of the soles or harder plastic part with 4-coat mixed with adhesion promoter, would there be an edge where both applications meet each other and flake off? Considering that these two applications happen sequentially and not simultaneously, would this cause any issues? Also, what temperature (and maybe air setting) do you use for the heat gun?

[@nubetre]

Great stuff as always, I hadn’t thought to put the deglazer on the abrasive pads too and not just the applicator pads. The pre-creasing is an interesting approach too, some forces I made my kid cracked a bit at the high crease points but I sanded and touched up those spots and it’s held up ok so I sort of got there in a roundabout way

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes I think this will help!

[@Infinity2025-0]

Hey Dillon. Since watching your channel I've learned a lot about customizations. U definitely do wonderful work & lots of ideas pop inside my head. I'm just starting & my drawing skills r not up to par like u & other Artists I've been watching. But I can definitely figure out where to put my designs at & color well. My question is how come you use three different grit sandpapers & do I have to use three different ones on all my projects. Thanks 4 hearing me out & keep up the awesome work. hopefully I can show u my custom sneakers one day. Working on something real special.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup you want to use all 3 forsure! Just 400 would be too coarse and just 1500 would be too fine so you want a mix of all

[@Infinity2025-0]

​@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thanks so much 4 the feedback. Btw I'm still watching, researching, & learning from ur videos & other customizers. Since my drawing skills r not top notch, I've watched the Sponge Bob Tracing video. That also helped me out by putting images on my sneakers so also thanks on that. Can't wait 4 some new videos & we appreciate u 4 blessing us with ur knowledge.

[@rahulgol1]

What’s the reason you use 3 types of sandpaper rather than just going for the Last one?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

1500 is a bit too fine to start with , still need to rough up the surface a tad more with a more coarse grit

[@chazzrickthomas9972]

Wanted to ask a question is paint brushing the midsoles difficult

[@tannermonney5531]

Fantastic video! Always love those extra pointers! Gonna give some of those a try!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks Tanner!

[@thehanleyclan6438]

Thank you so much for this video! Just a quick question, should you dye the area you want to paint, add a light gray base coat, and then proceed with whatever your color is in any situation?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope not needed if it’s dyed

[@thehanleyclan6438]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Got it. Thanks again!

[@XxDE4THDE4LERxX]

Hello, To start, fantastic walkthrough on the materials you'll need and the steps to take to not only make a custom shoe design, but also to keep the design looking factory fresh! I have just purchased a pair of Black AF1s and want to do a custom design. I want to ask, so I do what I'm thinking correctly. You say to use different sandpaper grit for where you intend to paint. If you're doing a splattered type design, would you advice sanding the entire paint surface, doing the splattering, and then hit the whole area with finisher for that factory fresh look? Or would it be better to design a splatter template, and then mask and sand where you'll be using the leather paint? Also, you mention during your Swoosh painting portion that you want to apply a light grey to make the color you really want to stick better. Would this be the same for a pair of black shoes if you're trying to apply a brighter color (or even white)? For example, with the black AF1s I mention above, what would be a good color to apply before painting on top of that color for what you're looking for? (ie. You used light grey first, and then applied your actual desired light blue color). You guidance would be very much appreciated and you're design came out flawlessly it seems. Just trying to learn thr best I can. I appreciate any guidance I can get. Thank you!! 😊

[@garyschuller6981]

You just keep delivering. Thx!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for watching Gary!

[@lj7436]

this video was very helpful! always great when you post!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽

[@Guidice00]

Hi thanks for this. It may have kept my idea alive lol. And Is the bulldog brand 100% necessary? It’s kind of out of my price range at $50 or can a rust oleum brand do the job.?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Bulldog is better, but hard to blame you. However you will get quite a bunch of pairs out of the bulldog can

[@cccgotie]

Awesome awesome guide here, and what an overall super informative video ! Again and again, the editing keeps getting more and more dynamic : I really love it ! Thanks for all the precious knowledge, you truly are the best 🌟

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for watching Gauthier!

[@Vendetta.Studio]

Thank you so much man! Always appreciate your knowledge

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@nathanblalock9427]

What's the best course of action if we start getting cracking in the first couple time they're worn? Strip and start over or touch up?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes anything else is a temporary band aid and it’ll happen again if you just paint over the cracks

[@yamithemami498]

Hey ! Cool video! Are there any knockoffs for the adhesion promoter ? Maybe like 15-$20

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I used rustoleum brand for a long time!

[@amberaz2]

Great video I just started getting into customizing shoes and this video was tremendously helpful!

[@divinegraphex701]

I’m painting a pair of white Nike Vapor Edge speed 360 2 black.. would it be best or would you recommend dying it black prior to painting?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Wont hurt to dye

[@mrkiki2023]

I love your videos man. Youve taught me so much and would love to thank you for all the work you've shown and have done. As for the video, I do have a question regarding the adhesion spray. Does it have to be bulldog? It's quite up there in price and was wondering what good alternatives there are. Wanted to ask before placing an order of course. Thank you!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you for the kind words, I used the rustoleum brand for years

[@MDMCustoms]

I’m curious if you have found hand sanding to be the go to or if you still use a sander to attach the sandpaper too?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I use the sander most the time, but if you're working with a shoe like Jordan 1's that has tons of tiny panels you can go by hand just for more precision.

[@tempusedaxrerum1483]

Damn Bro This Video Beautifully Done. Loved How Explained Everything In Detail While Doing Doing It.. If Anybody Starting Out Asked Me What Video I Would Recommend, This Is The 1st One I'd Send Them To Amazing Work From The Whole Team As Always! 👍🏼

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you man that means a lot!

[@cdent23]

After the second coat of adhesion promoter, do you then let it dry completely before painting over top of it?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope. Paint immediately

[@cdent23]

Thank you!@@DeJesusCustomFootwear

[@cdent23]

I do have one more question for you: how long after you finish painting one portion of a shoe can you cover it with tape, to paint the next part of the shoe? Thanks again!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@cdent23 15 mins

[@cdent23]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thanks!

[@ChyLoona]

Love the way you articulate and thoroughly describe the process also finishing results 🤌🏽✨✨

[@takenbyher100]

So if finisher starts to lift can I just reapply fresh finisher over top?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

If if its just the finisher by itself, yes.

[@divinegraphex701]

What grit Dura-Gold are you using? Do I wait for both layer of adhesion promoter dries before applying paint?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I think the red one is 600. Nope, this brand states you apply paint after second coat. I show it in video

[@divinegraphex701]

As always, thank you for your help!

[@rn7agar109]

Do you have to use dye ? Do you only have to use it for black or white? I haven’t used dye and I am wondering if it is needed.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It’s hard to say you “have to.” I think this is a technique I would say falls under the category of when you want to do everything possible to prevent the worst case scenario. You dye white leather any color. So if the toebox needed to be painted red on your design you could dye it red first

[@mioszmarkiewicz2]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwearmaybe a dumb question, but do you have to use paint after the penetrating dye? Wouldn’t it be possible to apply black dye and Matt finisher on top of it? That way it wouldn’t crack at all

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@ yes you can definitly do that, in my experience it’s hard to get a perfectly even consistent look with the dye. Which then leads you down the path of painting it, but if you can get a clean, even look with the dye then you’re all set

[@mioszmarkiewicz2]

so it should be good idea for smaller areas, that are easier to cover consistently. Especially with black, which is definitely more forgiving than other colors

[@TheProffa8719]

Great vid. How do you clean them after customizing?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You can use any standard sneaker cleaner , the paints protected!

[@eurodollarsigns]

What a amazingly put together video! 🎉 thank you!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!!

[@cottinmoufatl9789]

Dude you've been so helpful in my journey into this wonderful world. I build rollerskates n specify turn sneakers, boots and dress shoes but i have question cann u dye the soles of the shoes because once i attach the shoes to the skate plate it doesn't flex anymore? Thanks for your time.

[@leeleefit9637]

Love your Channel! Just wanted to know what grit of scuff pad should I get ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I’ve got them linked in the description!

[@anaoicar]

It is just me or the painting parts are very pleasing? !

[@Infinity2025-0]

Definitely especially when I put some music on.

[@WompWomp-p4n]

How long should one wait before using the finisher?? I checked on Google and it says to wait atleast 24 hrs but here you said the finisher might not work properly if we let the pait dry off for too long? Im kinda confused here a little bit.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I don’t believe I said that anywhere. I just said you don’t want to wear them for at least 24-48 hours after finisher is applied

[@HeartofStrays]

Do you not have to tape off areas before adding adheshion promotoer?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

In my opinion it won’t make too much of a difference in the long run. I got adhesion promoter on the cement panels of these and they’re not sticky or anything like that. If you decided to tape everuthjng else though and just sprayed your panels you’ll paint it’ll be fine as well though

[@divinegraphixink]

Peace. Great Tutorial!! Are We Supposed Dye First With Black Or The Color We're Using As Paint?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

The color you’re using with paint. So on red toebox you’d dye it red

[@DimitriusShaw]

I tried using a lil 2 soft in my paint to try to keep the threads soft - it didnt really help - but u mentioned pre-creasing the leather?? jus bending the shoe a lil bit?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup just try to get a feel for the areas what will crease when you wear em!

[@DimitriusShaw]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear makes sense - thanks for the reply

[@royedwards1759]

Does the dye on the tongue bleed on your socks?

[@nathanlevy5633]

Thank you for the great videos, you’ve inspired me to much and my first shoe I plan on trying this design. I have one question regarding the paint build up diagram on the swoosh. Are you starting off with a lighter color and then adding in additional paint to make the color more turquoise or are you simply painting over the swoosh with the same paint color until it reaches the color you’re targeting? Thanks again!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you enjoyed the vid! For the buildup method it’s the first option. Slowly mixing in more of the main color

[@21ferebee]

Awesome video. Question which Adhesion promoter do you recommend is better Bulldog or Rust-oleum. Or they are just the same.

[@joseconstante1321]

Is leather and deglazer acetone?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Not the exact same, but very similar

[@Melanination92]

What is a good cheap adhesion promoter? I can't afford the good one right now and I have my 2nd custom order I need to do by this Friday.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Haha sometimes cheaper options lead to cheap results so I’m usually against providing recommendations like that. But I use to use the rustoluem brand

[@Melanination92]

Lol, you right but I'm homeless and broke so I'm trying to make it work. 🤣 Thanks for that.

[@simonediamante7556]

Actually, i have another question. Does paint expires? If yes, after how much time? I read online that it can last, if opened, up to 12 months. I have three years old paint, do i have to throw it away? What about finishers, 4 coat products and additives like duller or 2 thin? I can't find nothing online, so i hope you can answer that question. Thanks again in advance.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I don’t have a definitive answer unfortuantely. I would say it’s likely to last longer if it’s been a temp controlled room and sealed very tightly. But there’s no way I could put an exact timestamp on it unfortunately

[@just_for_comments]

Those look really nice, might try that colour combo in the future. Quick question, if we get paint on a panel where it shouldn’t be (if it goes through masking tape) what’s the best method to get it off after it’s dried?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you! If it’s an un painted white panel you should try to acetone it off with a qtip.

[@just_for_comments]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Ill give it a go and hopefully it works ty! Also I started a pair recently (my first ever) following one of your older tutorials... and I sanded all over the stitching 😂😂. It still looks fine tho so its all good.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@just_for_comments haha we had to rectify that one!

[@nothing-qs9tq]

So textil paints (f.e. on denim jacket) need to be fixed with high temperature on the end, isn't that nessesery in sneakers?🤔

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Not on leather

[@Sakthiunity-ki6pr]

how much ml need to paint a pair of shoe ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It really really varies depending on the overall design. If I had to give a blanket statement and say if you painted an entire shoe one color it would likely take 1.5 oz total

[@Sakthiunity-ki6pr]

Thanks ❤️btw love your art 🤌😣❤️

[@laraforbes7106]

Did you only use the bulldog spray because you did the dye first? I haven’t seen you use it in any other videos but this is also the first video I found that you use the dye. Also if you had to pick one finisher what would you choose? Idk which one to do between just the 4 coat Matt finisher or the LK finisher or the krylon Matt finish spray. I’m confused lol and do you need to use the 2 hard when painting leather shoes or is that just for plastic?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope I always use the adhesion promoter. Bulldog is just the brand now rather than rustoleum. Angelus or LK finisher are both better than krylon

[@marcusgoodman4699]

Best video I seen soo far. I'm trying to paint some Nike panda low cleats. This was great!

[@tg-ghost-0596]

I have a question. I recently painted a pair of AF1 before seeing this video. I did not sand-prep, and only applied 1 coat of Angelus Matt Finisher. Today i attempted to use a "mr. Clean eraser" to clean a scuff, and my paint has rubbed away. Did I not apply enough finisher?? Or did the eraser pad ruin my work??

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope means the paint never bonded to the surface, no finisher can protect that unfortunately.

[@tg-ghost-0596]

Thanks for the reply!! Super disappointed, I should have remembered basic prep work, but never painted leathers before. Gonna just have to rock these until they warrant a new paint job, stripping away all this blue will be an ENTIRE job in and of itself 🤦

[@joshuatetreault4730]

Found this a little late, but I’m curious- I understand not just sticking with dye in the leather panels, but why not using a dye in the tongues vs a paint?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Imo you don’t get as clean and even of a finished look with dye. So not often will I ever leave something as just dyed

[@tyriqmaxwell2302]

What is the best way to use the adhesion promoter for shoes with different colored panels? I’m painting a pair of bred 1s and I saw that after applying two light coats of it you recommend painting immediately. To use it properly, should I section off the black panels with tape, apply the adhesion promoter to the red areas, paint the red entirely, then repeat those steps for when I get to the black? Or is it okay to apply the promoter over the whole shoe and paint it normally?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Great question. In order for it to be most effective you would want to take those extra steps of essentially applying it twice. If you’re airbrushing you would be doing that extra masking anyway so it would make sense. However if hand painting it’s definitely more work that likely won’t make THAT much of a difference

[@tyriqmaxwell2302]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I suppose it’s time to try an airbrush out 😅 Thanks for responding!

[@lockloadedmarketing3228]

This is therapeutic to watch💯

[@verbalswagrawkey1932]

I paint my white and black Retro 11’s I leave the upper black and paint the white shiny part (shiny part. Not sure what you all call it) silver. Raider colors, not my favorite team but the 11’s look great silver an black. Get lots of compliments but my paint jobs chip and crack. I've decided to watch a vid to see how to do it right. Damn, doing it the proper way is so much work!

[@rellt5498]

First time I ever used Angelus paint was 2003/2004 when I was in High School(yeah Im old now). Back when I would browse ISS Forums or Niketalk. The quality of most general release shoes, especially nike has been terrible since about 2007+. The Quality of Forces for example just for a pair of all whites were of better quality than today's "premium" releases. Back then all I did was strip the factory finish with acetone and went straight to painting and no finisher. Even wore some of my shoes to basketball practice and never had an issue with the paint lasting. With todays shoes I don't doubt your prep process at all.

[@marioquinones]

I dont have an airbrush, can I paint the deglazer on?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Do you mean finisher ?

[@TheBoocoa]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwearI would actually like to know the answer to this regarding the finisher :)

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@TheBoocoa you can paint the finisher on

[@TheBoocoa]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you! btw, commented two other questions, if you get a chance I’d really appreciate it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 but no rush

[@ericclement1598]

@dejesuscustoms i used to customize shoes (it’s been about 6/7 years since i stopped because regardless of deglazing and even layering Dyes i was also bummed on the durability. it’s cool to see you taking that aspect seriously. i’m currently doing a boxing boot for myself and i’m wondering if there is any value to doing something like using a mat varnish in between coats to sort of build that protection? i know being matte it’s fairly good in terms of the next layer adhering. every tried this or have any thoughts?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I’ve never found that method to be ideal, I believe you’d be stopping the paint from bonding together.. but I’m certainly no scientist.

[@ericclement1598]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear so since posting my question i tried some little tests and yeah it seems to keep the paint from properly adhering so no go! lol

[@fabiodolcetto5063]

Hi, I've just started customizing. I customized some Air Force 1s, but they were used. The paint is cracking slightly on the creases that were already on the tip. Could this be normal since they're used, or do you think I'm doing something wrong? I usually apply acetone, sandpaper, several thin layers and then the finisher. Thanks for the advice and congratulations on your custom! They're masterpieces!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

That could definitly be an issue if the creases are already too deep. Dyeing in this situation might help as well!

[@JHeu89]

Thanks for sharing this. How long did these shoes take to complete from start to finish?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Absolutely! Probably about 8 hours.

[@VintageMind400]

Love this video. I noticed you said to avoid painting the midsoles bc the rubber doesn’t hold the paint or dye. How do general releases have midsoles that are colored and super durable? I know it is probably 1 of our largest industry secrets, but I wonder how they’re created.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I can’t lie and say I’m familar with the process, but something during the initial molds and dyeing them is what I’ve loosely heard

[@VintageMind400]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear sigh, such a hard process to accept, I’d love if they’d post a video of the process of creating general releases.

[@robertmoranda7257]

If your working on pair of shoes and you forgot to do the adhesion promoter before painting how likely would you say it will withstand outdoor activities and general wear? its for a 7 year old.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I would say they’d crack quickly

[@deborahsmith4054]

How do you know what colors to mix?!! Ugh my shading technique is so bad but I want to upgrade it!!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Takes a ton of practice honestly. But the golden color mixer tool here will really help. You can drop an image of a color from your device and it’ll tell you what colors to mix www.dickblick.com/lp/golden-color-mixer/

[@deborahsmith4054]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks for the response. Now all I gotta do is find the similar colors to this palette and I will be so golden

[@An9e11]

Thanks for the vid. Can I ask what size airbrush needle you used for this?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I use the badger patriot 105 which is a .5

[@trichi827]

Shouldn't you use the deglazer first and then sand it? Aren't you just sanding the topcoat which the deglazer already removes?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Sanding wise you’re trying to rough up the leather a bit since they’re not using the highest quality materials. Sanding will remove some of that topcoat as well. I haven’t tested various orders to see if it makes a difference as this has worked for me at least

[@YECUsToMz]

If i use natural leather dye on white surfaces, it will do the same trick as the black leather dye did? By the way AWESOME VIDEO!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I think I get what youre going for but no you would want to try and find a dye color that matches what the final paint color will be. if you're doing a red toe you'd use red dye and etc.

[@TheBloodPoolKid]

Where are you finding bulldog? I ran out and the places that use to carry it closed. Other auto parts stores only carry “exclusively for polyolefin” where the cans I had in the past read “works on plastic.”

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It’s available on Amazon! Otherwise i picked this up from an advance auto parts

[@TheBloodPoolKid]

In the left of the can in the circle does it read “works on plastics” or “EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON POLYOLEFIN PLASTIC” ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@TheBloodPoolKid exclusively for polyolefin

[@TheBloodPoolKid]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear❤

[@isaaccarpio1887]

So this video was very helpful, I did my first of shoes without any idea of what I was doing lol came out good but just need the right stuff. I was Wondering you can help out with the an airbrush kit as in the compressor etc. thank you man 🫡

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Linked in the description!

[@isaaccarpio1887]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear yup just saw it, I appreciate it man. I subscribe to your channel so then I can look up more videos keep doing your thing man you got some good work🫡💯🤌🏽🔥

[@tierome5966]

Why do you deglaze the leather after you sand it? Isnt the factory varnish on the surface of the leather? So when sanding it you essentially sand off the varnish, leaving deglazing the leather futile. Wouldn’t it be better to deglaze the leather and then sand the leather?? Thanks just curious

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Maybe? Can really only speak on what worked best for me when spending years trying to get sneakers to actually hold up to wear and tear and this is what worked.

[@jhonbermudezc]

Any potential dates for the next dcf experience?

[@siborgi19]

Great job but I really wanted to see a white toe box similar to the Atmos AM1

[@WhatsGoodyChucklenuts]

Hey I was just wondering how big of a deal is sanding really gonna make? I really want to start customizing my pair of shoes as soon as my paint comes in and I didnt get any sandpaper. Also does the dye make that big of a difference? I was gonna make a pair of chicagos from heritages but I dont have sandpaper or dye on me.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Very important! Or I certainly wouldn’t just be adding steps for fun lol

[@WhatsGoodyChucklenuts]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear yes I understand however I just don’t see how big of a deal sanding is.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@WhatsGoodyChucklenuts huge if you want the paint to actually stick. Need to rough up the surface which acetone doesn’t do a good enough job of

[@WhatsGoodyChucklenuts]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear also do I have to use all 3 grits or can I just buy some 1500 grit and use that immediately

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@WhatsGoodyChucklenuts all 3

[@leofyregard3321]

This is super helpful, great video! Question: When do you opt for dyeing a part vs painting it? Or both like in the video.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

If you can dye it first that’s ideal.. for the slim chance the paint cracks you can still have the new dyed color underneath.. however you wouldn’t be able to dye black leather. So in this shoe I dyed all the parts with white leather since they were going to be painted black

[@leofyregard3321]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you for your reply! So, if you wanted to paint a panel (assuming white base), lets say a custom blue, you'd try to dye the panel as close to that blue as possible? I heard you can mix angelus dyes so I am wondering if you mix both the dye and the paint to match?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@leofyregard3321 yes exactly! And even if you can only kind of get close it’s better than nothing.. let’s just say for example you were painting the clear jade color I did on the swoosh of this pair as your color for the toebox… some type of light blue or light green would do better for you than just white

[@anthonyartea5650]

Hey what can I substitute for that bulldog adhesive

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Rustoleum works, but I’d still go bulldog

[@Darkkartikey]

Hello de Jesus, ❤️ Your video really inspire me for making unique design ideas....i just want to know that what colour we should have to use on synthetic leather material shoes ? Love from India 🫶🏼❤

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Do you mean what paint?

[@Darkkartikey]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear yes !

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@Darkkartikey angelus paint. But generally speaking synthetic materials won’t hold up as well

[@Darkkartikey]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear so does their any alternative paint that can hold up on synthetic leather?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@Darkkartikey no it’s the paint , it’s the material unfortuantely

[@daniellehull3955]

When you spray the adhesive promoter, do you need to tape off the other areas of the shoe?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You can, I don’t.

[@brandonfryer5104]

Is the bulldog adhesion promoter really necessary?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes

[@kristianyochum1278]

Great video. Would you recommend the same steps to make a black tongue white?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you! Generally speaking, I would usually recommend against painting a black tongue completely white in most cases. Theres a good chance it would take far too many coats to still be wearable.

[@Anaiya_lovelyroses]

This is so helpful! Im starting my own custom sneaker business and o I didnt know much about the prepping process

[@TTD_Customs]

I’m struggling to find a good adhesion promoter in my country. Is this step necessary, and will I still be able to achieve a durable result?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes I think it makes a large difference. Maybe try rustoleum brand?

[@TTD_Customs]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanku❤️🙏🏾

[@onevisualeye_]

Great Video Great Tips Especially Since I have always painted Shoes since the late 90s to skateboard in but the paint always worn off due to the grip tape and I am going try this for skateboarding shoes and wear test with your order of operations. You should do a skateboard shoe paint and wear test !

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Heck yeah, good luck!

[@billionaire05]

Hello, I'm a customized person in Korea Currently, only 4-coat finishes are being used If I want to make shoes more durable, what finisher should I use after applying the 4-coat finisher?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Youy wont need anything else besides the 4coat

[@billionaire05]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you.

[@catalissmusic4147]

What type of paint are you using? Just found your channel, instantly subscribed!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Angelus! It’s all broken down in detail step by step throughout the video so it’s worth a watch !

[@IgnacioPrietoPastor]

Thank you so much for the video. I just customized myself the same pair, slightly different blue/green. Awesome results. Your videos are really inspiring and motivating. How about the same thing with a apir fo Jordan 1 High Varsity Maize/Sail/Game Royal (FD2596-700). I can´t seem to find a good color combination including the blue and the yellow. Thanks!!!

[@HallenaQuinzel]

Thank you so much for this channel!!

[@billionaire05]

Hello, I have a question 1. Do you use 4-coats for finishing materials every time you customize them? 2. Please let me know if it is matte if I mix DULLER in 4-coat.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes I use the 4coat on just about everything and there’s no need for duller anymore! It’s quite matte

[@billionaire05]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you so much for answering

[@simonediamante7556]

on the angelus site they say to acetone, sanding and then acetone again. is this the correct way?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I’m ALL for experimenting. I can only go based off what has worked best for with trial and error as shown in the steps I use here

[@simonediamante7556]

I understand what you are saying. Let's see if others have an answer about that. Keep up the good work