How to Customize Boxing Sneakers

Boxers commonly customize trunks and gowns for fights to promote their brand and to make them more recognizable, but boxing sneakers have remained quite plain. Although any customization on the feet will be less obvious, many athletes in other sports have tried it. Boxing sneakers tend to be made from either real or synthetic leather, so they can accept some alternative decorations, although the choices are more limited.

Things You'll Need

  • Paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Sneaker stickers
  • Scissors
  • Painter's tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove laces and put painter's tape over any areas which do not require customization. This is important to ensure the finished job looks professional.

    • 2

      Plan out the design desired on the sneakers. It is very hard to undo customization on leather or synthetic leather without damaging the shoes.

    • 3

      Paint on the design using a thin brush and a small amount of paint and build up the layers. Try to maintain the base color of the shoe to ensure the best effect. Only use paints which specify suitability for use on leather or synthetic leather. There are a range of fabric paints available for these surfaces.

    • 4

      Allow the paint to dry and add additional layers until the design is the required color. Apply letters using a stencil to spell the fighter's nickname or other desired words.

    • 5

      Cut and apply sneaker stickers, such as Sneakskin, to the leather. Stickers are normally designed for children, but there are a range of sneaker stickers designed for customization. These are available in a range of designs from online stores.