How to Create Your Own Sneakers

Shoes are a great accessory that can provide the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. If you're looking to create a pair of custom sneakers that are totally you, you need look no further than the Internet. There are many sneaker brands that offer their customers the option of creating their custom-designed shoes online. With so many brands and ideas to choose from, the only problem you may run into is making a final decision!

Instructions

1. Decide if you want to create a pair of sport sneakers or fashion sneakers. There are quite a few resources for people looking to design their own pair of sneakers online. If you're looking for a heavy-duty sneaker to play sports in, the NikeID website lets you design exactly what you're looking for. If you'd rather have a trendy, custom-designed pair of sneakers for everyday wear, Keds and Converse offer custom sneakers more along those lines.

2. Find your brand size. Once you've decided which brand of custom shoes you'll be ordering, it's time to have your foot sized. Sizing between brands isn't standardized. Even if you've worn a size 7 in a brand like Nike for years, if you decide to change brands you may be surprised to realize that your new pair of shoes doesn't fit like the others. To be sure your custom sneakers have a comfy fit, have a local shoe store associate measure your foot using a Brannock Device. Then, using your measurements as a starting point, try on a few pairs of shoes in the same brand you're planning to order.

3. Design your custom sneakers online using your own personal designs or photos from your computer. Some brands offering custom sneaker creation allow you to upload images directly from your computer to be used on your shoes. So if you want your bridge group, or the family dog, on your sneakers you can make it happen.

4. Design your custom sneakers online using colors from a preselected template. Some brands that offer custom sneakers creation allow you to pick and choose the colors to be used on each section of the shoe. This can be great for die-hard fans of a particular color or for people looking to celebrate their school spirit!

5. Expect to pay more for custom-designed sneakers. Brands offering custom sneaker creation will expect you to pay for the novel experience of creating your own shoes. Expect your custom-designed sneakers to cost anywhere from $20 to $50 more than your average pair of store-purchased shoes.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're looking for a little less permanent way to add custom flare to your sneakers, consider a product like Sneakart's shoe adhesives. The waterproof adhesives are available in a wide variety of colors and patterns and stand up to regular wear. When you're ready for a change, simply peel the adhesive away and replace it with new ones.

• Read the return policy of the website where you'll be ordering your custom sneakers. If your custom-designed shoes aren't everything you'd hoped they would be, it's a good idea to know beforehand whether or not you'll be able to return them.

Resources

• Zazzle: Create Custom Shoes: Keds
• Sneakart
• Converse: Create Your Own
• NikeID