Custom Kicks

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Customizing is rather hot at the moment. Everything seems to be customized; from pimped cars to retro furniture. This major trend is especially popular in footwear, with some really special designs being produced and sold online. Customizing your own... See more

Customizing is rather hot at the moment. Everything seems to be customized; from pimped cars to retro furniture. This major trend is especially popular in footwear, with some really special designs being produced and sold online. Customizing your own kicks (shoes) seems to be a way of stepping out of the crowd, of showing your personality; off the shelf designs just don’t say enough. Just about every sneaker brand of late has found a way to put street art into their products; rain boots have never been in such demand; and the customizing festivals and exhibitions being held all over the world; are a serious force to be reckoned with. Enter “Custom Kicks” a publication showcasing the work of 150 artists and illustrators including Skwak, Steven Harrington, Chuck Anderson, Mike Perry, Boris Hoppek, Jeremyville, Emil Kozak, Jon Burgerman and many many more all whom have been invited to show/create customized shoes, the book not only appeals to sneaker freaks, fashion fetishists and trend... See less