How To Customize Nike AF1s 🎨👟 (EASY!!)

Spent SO much time making this tutorial, hope you enjoy!
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[@carolensomi8216]

I'm gonna start customizing shoes now

[@NickIby]

Dope!

[@matthewrusinyak2777]

Facts

[@waves8990]

What shoes?

[@ladarius5988]

Same I been thing about making shirts too

[@scsamuels75]

Right..lol

[@marvinmath4689]

This is the best tutorial I have watched so far about shoes customizing

[@NickIby]

Thank you !!

[@Santosofficial69]

Me too

[@joeslacker1020]

​@@NickIby How much does this type of paint stick to the shoes? I feel like it would wear off from wear and tear too fast. Let me know man, and btw great work.

[@NYCGAL328]

Thanks for sharing

[@fitnessbyphoenixinc7024]

Definitely digging the way he moves. The way that he detailed all the details about what the next step will be is very informative and interesting to hear. I will definitely be searching for all his videos. Good job Fam...🤙🏾

[@isaaccarlton]

Can we just appreciate all the effort Nick puts into his videos?

[@NickIby]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@matthewdonald462]

I started my small business from where I am just from watching this guys videos. He gave me motivation ,he gave me so many ideas on how to continue and pursue my dream of customizing shoes tbvh ‼️ Much Respect to you Bro All the way from 🇹🇹

[@maxbelinfante9316]

Hey man. For my main job I'm at sea, but when I do return home I want to make a little extra money. Can you tell me how much you charge for a custom pair? I tried looking it up but some designers I know sold out so there was no price indication

[@shilohhansen4060]

you are SO underated! you got great editing and camera quaility! you also talk loudly and are entertaining!!!!!

[@beastlyxd48]

Started customizing shoes and dowloaded this vid for latter. Never thought that he would end up becoming one of my favorites. Keep up the good work man!!!

[@illwill6344]

Glad I watched this. Thanks for the splatter tip, would've saved me a lot of time when I did my first pair. That design is dope af btw

[@kenzie_customzz]

Thank you SO SO much!! I can’t wait to customize my new shoes without spending too much 👍

[@NickIby]

You’re welcome so so much!

[@peteparakeet222]

Awesome video! Thanks for letting us get some ninja tricks for customizing. I got so many questions haha. Like what paint could I use if I can’t get hold on Angelus paint? And what do you recommend to use if I want to have thin lines? You use thin brush or special pen?

[@BTunaTTV_YT]

@@NickIby I wish to customize some of my shoes but I wanted to know if it is safe to wash them on washing machine with clothes (normal washing)

[@bradysnyder9603]

You deserve way more recognition your videos are amazing and you put so much time into them. Keep it up. 👍🔥

[@NickIby]

Thank you!!

[@Newskoolalchemy]

I just placed my order!!! I’m super excited! I’ve wanted to start customizing shoes for a while but I was never sure what paint to go with, so this helped a ton!!

[@NickIby]

Heck ya!

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

@@NickIby can't i use markers 😅

[@philyoung1920]

@@NickIby hey mate how did you not get paint on the soft bit of the shoe on on the inside? please

[@gourav.nair00009]

Thank you so much, I was just about to start but I never realized everything I had to do to make sure they came out well, from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate what you have given us and you earned my like and sub!

[@Chumpcrasher87]

👌The dopest process ever! Thank you for this!

[@aureliaaa7244]

tank you so much for this video! I wanted to customize my shoes for a year and I’m finally doing it

[@charliedeamerx9162]

The white on your fingers is actually due to the acetone dehydrating your skin!

[@looney1901]

That's right! You have to wear gloves for this step.

[@willem7113]

@@looney1901 Bruh what? never used gloves ever. Been doing this for at least a year now...

[@rakshadawdajobanputra9620]

Science wow 😳

[@sigurdurstefan549]

@@looney1901 or you can just watch your hands after this

[@iaindouglas5053]

Acetone ravages moister in skin. Please people ware PPE.

[@artbyamyk]

Loved your video! I'm an abstract artist & sometimes for splatter I will use a toothbrush. Just put paint on the toothbrush & run your thumb across the bristles. It produces a fine mist of splatter. . ❤️❤️

[@claytonbradley2728]

Dude I Have to say This you are an inspiration bro. i'm to start customizing shoes. Especially during this pandemic. I need something to do

[@karadizon4299]

After watching these videos, I just customized my hand-me-down wall white Nike Air Force 1 pair of shoes. It was pretty fun and I followed the steps and used regular acrylic paint

[@manish-lt1mv]

Dose is work broo?

[@manish-lt1mv]

Is it work ?

[@hiimb9652]

Here I go painting and hydrodipping my shoes thanks to you! 🫣

[@lihlecekeshe1432]

My fav KZbinr 😭😭 and this really worked💯💕

[@dw8063]

I’m soooo doing this to my old Nike’s

[@nn-tw9zv]

Best shoes to test on are Court vision nike's look just like air force 1's besides the string tac

[@MrMhupk]

um they are more expensive they are $100 lol 😂😂😂

[@orangefriend4666]

Same

[@divinethres]

Same here

[@divinethres]

Would you guys say it took the crease if any out

[@eddiemarshall5468]

Shoe looks great...... but it’s all about the prep work it could look 10 times better if a little extra time was put towards the taping. Besides that, shoe looks cool!

[@NickIby]

100%

[@Paul-uq3ny]

yeah😂

[@ivlawmaxwell657]

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[@krissyu]

Nick, you're amazing! Video very informative and hilarious!!

[@not_max]

This was the perfect video because I was just talking to my mom about customizing my AF1’s

[@theforeverlove27]

Thanks man, I’m gonna start to customise my first shoes but don’t wanna go overboard and do something I can’t do, so I’ll choose a simple design

[@NickIby]

Sweet!

[@rachaelgrosser]

Never a dull moment in your videos !! Turned out sick dude

[@NickIby]

Thanks Rach 😌😌

[@curtisellison3984]

love the energy man I'm a newbie I'm learning everything off you

[@mirandalewis376]

Your so fun. Even though I couldn't hear you I was still able to enjoy your video!

[@ReeceSurreal]

That was a entertaining video, good job! The music is was got me.

[@annettelucas2470]

I wish I would be able in future afford what you have from shoes to paints. You are so blessed 😍

[@mkmcustoms1950]

Relatively speaking starting customizing shoes is pretty cheap. I started with my own money at 12. It only cost me around 100 bucks.

[@Toms_Channel]

Start off small. 1 pair, few paint, easy design. Sell with profit, repeat process, buy 2 pairs with the profits, buy more paints, … that’s how you grow. Maybe even expand beyond just shoes to different media like handbags. I started with a bikehelmet for my son, his friend also wanted a customized helmet, then i did one for my daughter. Parents at the school now approach me for customized helmets for their children and they spread the word to other people.

[@rvarghese3062]

Amazing transformation and satisfying to watch.... Nice to see👍

[@jenniferdavis1782]

Thank you for being so precise! You actually had me laughing with how you were sweating hard tearing tape!!😂

[@joygabut4251]

youre sick! you really inspire me, peace to you bro!

[@NickIby]

Much love 🙌🏻

[@nolandaniels8002]

That look jas...now do my pair of Air Force 1's😎

[@iloveamerica2148]

Love the positive vibes from this video

[@wycliffekyama392]

Who wouldn't get bored watching your videos man😂😂💯💯💯🤜🤛

[@susser69]

I like splattering paint, it always looks good!

[@NickIby]

thanks homie!

[@abitofsewing3750]

So did I

[@ivlawmaxwell657]

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[@susser69]

@@ivlawmaxwell657 that’s sick

[@matthewrusinyak2777]

Yo those shoes in the intro r fire

[@miuaizawa994]

You were a delight to listen to!!! Thank you!

[@domenicafrancesca8797]

Literally the first video I watched from you and I am subscribingggg!

[@dazzling_ammy]

yooo im so thankful for this cuz im 16 tryna figure out what to do wit in the future and seen as tho im kinda good at making art i can turn that to shoes and start lil buissness thank u for the content

[@daxshell242]

remember. if you want to be an artist, do your degree in business, minor in art. far too many artists out there that dont know how to sell their shit, and ultimately never make use of their art degrees.

[@FlavioLugo]

Hello. I appreciate this video. Very informative and the portion where you’re tapping up the sneakers had me cracking up. Very funny. Well done. Usually I see tutorials on Instagram but they’re done in warp speed. I can’t learn anything from that. Although this video is a year old I hope you will respond to a few questions I have. First question: The Matte Acrylic Finisher, how would I apply that to the finished work? I will be trying to customize an all white AF1 soon. Want to know all I can know before I spend a $100. Don’t want to be throwing money away now. Second question: What is your recommendation (tools and paint to use) on going about painting the outsole and midsole? I’m not a fan of white bottoms. Third question: What is your recommendation (tools and paint) on going about painting the inside of the shoe and tongue? Fourth and last question: when you leave the sneaker to dry what is the time period that is best to leave the sneakers drying and if (I don’t have the time as you stated you did and want to dry them quicker) what would be the best practice for that? Again, I appreciate this video. Informative and entertaining. Especially the tapping portion. Hilarious.

[@barbdash271]

I never comment on YT videos but omg thanks. You're hilarious. At this point I've watched IDK how many vids to get ready for my first pair and this has me cracking up. Literally laughing out loud, no chuckle lmbo

[@dominiforelli]

Man I needed this video. Not only was it informative but it made me laugh. Thanks man. ❤😂

[@NickIby]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beckyyamz9378]

You're so extra 😂😂 love it!

[@Valid-vRin]

Tip: If you want crisp lines when removing the tape. Paint the area white first before you start customizing.

[@z.u_mani7084]

I don’t understand crisp lines can u plss explain

[@Valid-vRin]

@@z.u_mani7084 Paint over the edge of the tape with the color already on whatever you're painting. After that coat dries, apply your new color. Peel away the tape, and You should have crisp, clean paint lines and not wobbly, ugly ones.

[@Valid-vRin]

@@z.u_mani7084 If you look closely when hes removing tape from the nike symbol for a example, you can notice they're paint that has gotten onto it. With that method, it's a way to avoid it.

[@michealscott9266]

How much finisher do I need to add on the shoe

[@Marioasbo]

Paint what area white first ?

[@autumngardner8361]

Most beautiful shoe design I’ve ever seen

[@3mreofficialbeatz126]

Why don't u have 1 mil subs? I love this guys energy!

[@kaz2545]

The thing going on your fingers isn't paint from the shoe its just that acetone is very drying to the skin so that happens. Talking from experience of doing gel nails 😊

[@mkmcustoms1950]

I’m also a customized and the amount of times I’ve tipped over the acetone bottle on my hands they’re drier than the desert

[@SoccerUnicorn11]

In my opinion the best way to do the paint splatter is by using your finger to push the brush forward. U basically just grab the paint brush with your index finger and pull back on the brush, it gives a really nice splatter look.

[@christianrandolph6384]

just subscribed ! thank you for this 💯 i really cant wait to start customizing my own shoes now

[@greendrama]

As a newcomer just coming into the game that video was both helpful and inspiring.

[@NickIby]

Much love!

[@DaisoOne]

I’m so glad I found this video .. I was kinda contemplating on how I should go about customising a pair and what I would need .. This definitely helps.. Question though.. If you used spray paint and acrylic markers would you still use the same finisher ?

[@momofaour9993]

The editing looks great as do the shoes

[@NickIby]

Appreciate it!

[@diegobautista19]

Thanks for the video. My daughter really loves art, and this might be a fun thing to do together.

[@titanian2141]

That editing was sick 🔥🔥🔥

[@malikfloyd-adkins6914]

I swear I thought I clicked Markos video. But this ain't bad either ill sub

[@Abstragaming420]

that magic part killed me😂😂😂

[@jeweliebriggs6739]

All of this is SO satisfying! 😂

[@Bellab414]

Great video editing 🎉 I loved the result black with yellow splats awesome I’m gonna try it! ❤

[@NickIby]

Sweet!!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

looks cool - kinda Batman-y-lookin. I think you need a fresh xacto blade tho, lol

[@amandafrancois1536]

I can absolutely never find shoes I like that fit me...always white so gonna definitely try this

[@nathanwild1570]

Fr

[@CatDadJai]

Did you give it a go? If so, how did it turn out? When I've got the money for it I'm going to give my husband's renzos a new look!

[@ad8milleon548]

I laughed every single time you went back in with the tape!! 😂😂😂

[@depauljames4767]

Thank you buddy I'm not an artist but I watch your video and I customize my own joker Air Force ones because I got a lot of joker outfits and I did a great job thanks man

[@susanhughan2198]

Hey 👋🏼 Nick ~ There’s nothing better than AF-1’s with the “Iby” touch 🤗 😂😂😂 This was an awesome video, as per usual ~😂😂 the painters tape part was hilarious 😆 (I do love me some “painters tape”) Stay safe, my friend 🙏🏼

[@NickIby]

hahah thanks Susan! :)

[@matthewrusinyak2777]

If u haven’t already u should show how u did some of those in the intro bc some of those were fire

[@NickIby]

Thanks homie !

[@freddaniels2206]

I just got an AirForce 1, I’m gonna customize ‘em...thanks for the inspiration Nick❤

[@valentinafurlan9527]

I am laughing so hard at the taping part XD Thanks for the precious advices!

[@annaleemccullough5899]

Me watching this in the middle of customizing my second pair of AF1s and not using acetone on either pair and also using regular acrylic paint: 👁👄👁

[@NickIby]

🥴😅

[@c0ntempt]

Ouch!

[@alestyles9271]

I did the same hahahaha

[@inesbelhemici8583]

@@alestyles9271 what happened after u wear them?

[@deasiabrooks3813]

@@inesbelhemici8583 i did the same and i noticed the paint kept coming off when i took them off 🤦🏾🤦🏾im doing it the right way this time i have some money put to the side to invest in this now

[@LizzyFerretOfficial]

Loving your neon looks at the start of the vid! I have a pair of purple AF1s that I’d like to customise. Given it’s a dark colour to begin with, is it just a case of a using a white base coat? Do those panels require and extra acetone or sanding etc? Cheers!

[@mkmcustoms1950]

My rule of thumb is if I’m laying down a color darker than the base color you don’t need white base color but if it’s lighter 100% lay down at least 2-3 coats of light gray or white.

[@gilgonzales4503]

LOL.. I luv this vid... so entertaining and VERY HELPFUL. TWO THUMBS UP!

[@sykingshaikh3417]

This guy is making video entertaining 🙌💯💯💯 also customizing air force

[@gabbie4361]

This is awesome!! It’s insane how talented you are!

[@NickIby]

thank you, Gabbie!

[@Beatsonlite]

😂😂the fact that this video is entertaining just makes me to watch more

[@MytJah]

I gotta get a summer job and I decided I'm gonna start customizing air force 1's on the side. I've always liked to do art but shoes.... that's another level.

[@mrs.g2113]

Watching you was so freaking hilarious Great job and thank you for your time

[@akuiori]

Would you usually go back and paint white over the sections of painters tape that bled through? Or do you have a technique to remove the small bleeds?

[@mkmcustoms1950]

Great question! You can use a toothpick to try and chip at dried paint. That usually works pretty well but it can damage the leather. Alternatively, you can use the cotton things that you put in your ear and dip them in acetone. When you rub the acetone on the paint it will be removed. Acetone in general is a great tool to get rid of paint. However any paint that gets on the sock liner or stitching can’t be removed (for the most part). You can try bleaching them or painting them white, but bleach is very unpredictable and the white paint won’t be the same color as the leather. Hope this helped.

[@myahb9663]

THE MAGIC TRICK 🤣🤣

[@abitofsewing3750]

I know right, I thought he as gonna snap his fingers and the table be clear

[@raythebaggchaser]

Intro made me keep watching ..plus your good at what you do

[@aajadbalara]

Your editing those cuts and expressions are dope 🤟🏻

[@aajadbalara]

Thanks brother for ❤️

[@username667_7]

Can we have a moment of silence for the tape lost in this video

[@Prince_908]

I wanna start customizing and I wanted to know if u can use walmart paint.

[@l.a.picasa3912]

This is probably too late but if you need the paint to last longer/be more durable you want to use leather acrylic paint as apposed to just plain acrylic paint. The regular paint isn't as flexible and will crack when walking. But if you just want to practice and the shoes won't be worn at all or much, go for the stuff you can get at Walmart. Pay attention to whether the paint is matte or glossy. I definitely suggest just getting the Angelus paint online if at all possible.

[@Prince_908]

@@l.a.picasa3912 Thank You

[@cheongyei]

I mostly enjoyed your video, moreso than the shoe art. Lots of clever touches, like the instand lacing, the disappearing boxes and the progressive face taping and fun facial expressions. All in all a nine on a scale of one to ten.

[@landonfisher3653]

Looking at the AF1’s with the blue tape and then being black with the paint splatter looks amazing

[@adrianmanu2070]

When do you apply the finisher ? Immediately after paint or you leave the paint for like 24 hours in order to get dry and afterwards you apply the finisher?

[@glemser3730]

Afterwards otherwise paint and Finisher will mix cause the paint is still wet

[@adrianmanu2070]

@@glemser3730 Thanks

[@madhurwadhwa1809]

The most difficult part is to cut a tape by using blade, while using it there are high chance to scratching or cutting of shoes rubber or a leather through blade.

[@marcuscunningham9697]

I’m ready to start my journey great video bruh

[@pizzazzjazz629]

The magic got me✨. Also very informative subscribed.👽🛸

[@dhuncho6050]

im gonna try to start this buisness

[@nitro8718]

Go for it! You have my support! ✨✨❤️

[@JATOO0]

the edits on this video lmao

[@unoyoshiblu700]

I like the clean aesthetic of the AF1s.. They are almost MADE to be customized, with spray, markers and everything..

[@NickIby]

True!

[@adityamanchanda2777]

Loved the video man,gonna paint the fourth af myself(I hydro dipped 3 pairs 😉😁).Also AWESOME WILD EDITING😂.love from INDIA🇮🇳

[@Holy.Hussle]

2:38 You're a funny guy😂

[@marcin7882]

Taking tape off moment.. I literally got a goosebumps 😳 Am I weird?

[@edub9930]

No it's called ASMR I get it from record collections look it up

[@acookscraftlife1917]

Oh my goodness!!! You just gave this creative mind another great idea!!!

[@NickIby]

Yay!

[@StraightTalk901]

I have ADHD and sometimes I have to watch a video 5 times. This was soooo damn hilarious it made it so much easier to stay focused. Salute!!!

[@fuckbitchesgehmoney]

Yo should I only put the finish on the leather part?

[@mkmcustoms1950]

It doesn’t rlly matter if there’s overspray. Bcs you can’t see the finisher once it’s dried. However when applying the finisher make sure all the paint is dry. And if your airbrushing it on make sure to clean your airbrush thoroughly before spraying.

[@debriannaramos]

It irks me that he didn’t put the tape on correctly

[@yourcrusha8763]

Yeah he miss a lot of spots 🤨

[@SoleCraftStudio]

Great method to customize Nike AF1s. Nice job.

[@Empress969]

your editing of the video is what made me subscribe. i appreciate the tips too

[@NickIby]

Awesome! Thank you!