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Custom Kicks - FALSEQUEST™ “Private Collection” Nike Blazer Low

KicksOnFire.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:31:09 +0000

FALSEQUEST went in on these Blazers, which in my opinion need to be submitted to Nike to be put into production. Check out the quilted upper, which features a double layered swoosh, using a deep berry suede and a distressed faux leather. The kicks are tagged with embedded labels, as well as using matte black eyelets to give the kicks an ultra premium look. If you are wondering about the name, FALSEQUEST has been using the label, “Private Collection” for the 1 of 1’s he has been creating for he, and he alone.

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Custom Kicks - Huarache Hexachromes.

KicksOnFire.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:40:58 +0000

JGoods does it again, this time on a pair of Nike Air Force 1 Huaraches. JGoods is known for their exquisite color choices as well as their attention to detail, and this time they got it right on both counts. These crisp Huaraches get the tech treatment with a reconstruction of a Hex Color Code. The beauty of this is not in the colorway, but in the fact that every single one of the 25 colors was hand painted as well as hand mixed. As you can guess, these are a 1 of 1 and will never be reproduced.

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Custom Kicks - YoaKustoms x Sket One Shoe Release

KicksOnFire.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:30:01 +0000

On October 16th the world will see the release of some of everyone’s two favorite things; kicks and bacon. YoaKustoms and Sket One have come together to create an exclusive run of custom shoes. Called the “Bacon” Custom Nike Pack, these are a play on Sket One’s ‘Bacon’ and will be limited to 10 pairs. Coming in either black or pink, all of the kicks will come with custom toe tags [among tons of other details] as well as a certificate of authenticity.

Custom Kicks - Bespoke Sneaker Gallery x EA Games - Battlefield 1943

KicksOnFire.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:13:27 +0000

These WWII inspired sneakers were created to celebrate the release of EA Games Battlefield 1943. Two 1 of 1 designs were presented to top tier executives at EA INC, which means that non will be available for purchase. The inspiration for the first pair of kicks came from the P-51 Mustang [WWII most recognized WWII warbird]. The second pair is inspired by actual game play of Battlefield 1943. With an Army Green upper, Grey cockpit/side paneling, and Red and Yellow accents, it’s obvious that these were made for this particular era. The second pair is engineered for combat in the trenches. Whether in the brush, foxholes, or sandy beaches of the pacific this AF1 is built like a tank. Army green body, Grey toe/heel cap, Camo swoosh, and of course, gumsole. The packaging is also a match, with a custom camo shoe box, canteen, camo bandana and a military duffle bag.

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Custom Kicks: What the One? Air Jordan 1

KicksOnFire.com — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:30:26 +0000

Revive customs takes the classic Nike SB ‘What the Dunk?’ and incorporates the theme on Air Jordans. Yeah The Spiz’ike is doing something kind of similar with the “Fresh Since 1985” sneaker but it is not quite like this. The sneaker combines the VIIIs, IIIs, Xs and others on the I silhouette. Hopefully soon we can give you guys info on how you can buy these very creative customs.
Via: ReviveCustoms

Custom Kicks - Nike Air Max 90 Andy Warhol/Marilyn Monroe

KicksOnFire.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:30:09 +0000

Typically the customs that we feature are done specifically for the gentleman, but today, we have a special edition that might appeal to the ladies. This Air Max 90 was inspired by the infamous Andy Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe. As one of the most recognized pop art paintings around, the images are memorialized around the base and midsole of this all white sneaker, using tons of colors and contrasting black laces and tongue tag.

Custom Kicks - A Yankee Gone Nike Dunk High

KicksOnFire.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:45:43 +0000

As a collaboration with Eye Candy, this custom Dunk High was themed around the Yankees Away jersey; a template of colors that is consistently repeated in fashion. Using a matte gray all over the upper, a clean black tongue with a digital camo print in the mid, the colors tie together perfectly. Right above the toe box you can see the New York Yankees branding, as well as a 26 in place of a tongue tag. The staggered 26 has multiple means, one being the number of World Series the Yankees have won, with the tiled background representing the hope of the number disappearing [and being replaced with a 27]. Similar to the Negro League releases, the stitching all mirrors baseball stitching, which is one of the great details of this release. Another detail that you may not notice is the numbering on the heel, above the city skyline, letting the world know that this is a 1 of 1 Limited Run.

Custom Kicks - Carbon Fiber Nike Dunk Lows.

KicksOnFire.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:17:20 +0000

I was recently sent pictures of these Nike Dunk Lows from a sneakerhead who is not new to collecting, but new to constructing. Choosing a common model to customize, the Nike Dunk Low, he decided to go with an unusual combination of fabrics; carbon fiber and under armor. Completely unstitching the leather, he did a complete overlay with the easily pliable carbon fiber [which is a material known to be hard to destruct]. He then created an inner lining similar to the look of a kids shoe using under armor [to give the wearer complete comfort]. While not visually exciting, these are definitely one of the most functional customs I’ve seen in a while.

Custom Kicks - Puma Hot Tub Clydes

KicksOnFire.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:20:14 +0000

Custom Kicks - Puma Hot Tub Clydes

There haven’t been a pair of Pumas featured in the Customs section for quite some time, so I thought I’d bring these around and see what you all thought. Rob L. created these for an upcoming film, ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ scheduled for release in 2010 [starring John Cusack, Lizzy Caplan, and Crispin Glover]. I am not sure, but I think these may be the first pair of customs in a film, with the exception of Back to the Future?
Anyhow, these Puma’s were stripped down and re-coated with a wet-fade black to grey blend. Black Archipelago pattern went over the blend, and grey over the stripe.

[Via Rob. L]

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Custom Kicks - Aquateen Hunger Force Dunk High.

KicksOnFire.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:56:43 +0000

Based on the opening sequence of Aquateen Hunger Force, these dunks were inspired by Meatwad’s dancing. The characters themselves are glossy, while the background is matte, having them appear extra animated. With the inner checks also being glossed, as well and the brown toecap, it creates a spark with the shoes hit the light. This particular pair comes with four sets of laces [brown, yellow, red, and coral] and a custom box featuring the Mooninites wrecking havoc in their living room. The overall design is a little busy [for my taste] to be worn daily, however, as a piece of art, or a collectible they are AMAZING.

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Custom Kicks - BlackYard Butcher AF1s.

KicksOnFire.com — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:13:31 +0000

BlackYard created a pair of haute charcuterie Air Force 1s for the 2009 Art Clash event. Resembling a butcher cut of meat, these AF1’s are more like a piece of art than a wearable shoe. The detailing of the muscle structure is fantastic.

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Nike Air Max LeBron 7 - Artist Series Chicago by Jeff Zimmerman

KicksOnFire.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:37:25 +0000

As a gift, this pair of Nike Air Max LeBron 7 customized by a Chicago artist named Jeff Zimmerman was presented to Lebron James at Nike’s grassroots activities in Chicago. Zimmermann has achieved national and international recognition for his large-scale murals featuring painted images of contemporary pop-culture and sensitively rendered portraits. His pop-culture references range from innocuous consumer products such as beer cans, hard candy rings, and high heeled shoes, to more symbolically-charged images like portraits of political figures. The artist’s background as a graphic designer explains his shrewd use of flashy and graphic forms. Zimmerman was inspired by James’ achievements on and off the court. He wanted the shoes to express LeBron’s positive energy through color and motion. To represent Chicago, Zimmerman wove in the Chicago city flag. For a bit of levity, Zimmerman added “a Chicago-style hot dog symbolizing the fun that amateurs have trying to be a ‘hot dog’ on the court.” He included a worn-in Nike swoosh to represent the idea that “experience, plus practice and hard work, make us who we are.”

Custom Kicks - The Hundreds Nike Dunk High

KicksOnFire.com — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:33:49 +0000

Jest3r, a popular customizer around the internet made these Hundreds inspired dunks as a part of a contest going on right now. These multi-colored beauties are not only super creative, but the re construction is beautiful. In some recent commentary on Sole Collector, he made the mention that he was focused more on comfort than function, and sacrificing the traditional factory look was worth it. I am still unsure how I feel about the half swoosh, but then again, with the inclusion of the traditional Hundred’s bomb, I believe it would’ve been too much. Personally, I am wondering if these will show up in their store any time soon. via Jest3r.net

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Custom Kicks - Nike Air Max 90 Buffalo Weave

KicksOnFire.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:27:49 +0000

Nike Air Max - Buffalo Weave

JG Customs originally debuted these a few months ago at a Nike iD event. The Nike Air Max 90s [nicknamed 'Buffalo Weave'] features a clean pattern of burgundy and Carolina blue. The execution is so clean that it is almost as if the base shoe, a white on white Air Max 90 with a red midsole, never existed.

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Custom Kicks - Rome II Nike Dunk Lows.

KicksOnFire.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:36:36 +0000

Custom Kicks - Rome II

Based on a painting by Al Held [Rome II], these Dunks are the epitome of abstract. With it’s bright coloring and sea foam green suede, they are so odd that you are left with no choice but to break necks. The artwork in the mid panels is replicated from the painting, while the contrast stitching and white suede tongue are a perfect accent to the clear vinyl swooshes. And while the idea is a little out there, the execution is one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen.

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