PMK X INTERNET EXPLORER - PMK DESIGN LABS
On Saturday, Internet Explorer and PMK Customs held a launch event for their innovative new collaboration “PMK Design Labs.” The unique new technology walks along the same lines as Nike ID, and allows users to push the boundaries of creativity in sneaker design, much as PMK has been doing for years in one of the most established positions in sneaker art.
Check out the technology in this unlikely collaboration for yourself here.
NIKE AIR FORCE 180 “THE ADMIRAL” CUSTOM BY REVIVE CUSTOMS
Sometimes a custom job serves no better purpose than to repurpose an OG sneaker that has lost its luster, but sometimes a beaten-up base can serve as the inspiration for something beautiful. Perhaps drawing courage from the fact that the sneakers were all but destroyed to start, long-time sneaker customizer Revive Customs took an old pair of Nike Air Force 180 highs and transferred a theme reminiscent of the Air Jordan VI “Olympic” sneakers with inspiration from teammate David “The Admiral” Robinson. The shoes come out looking like they should be sold in a pack with the AJ6, and in photographs looks almost brand new. Restoration jobs don’t come better than this.
(Source: nicekicks.com)
CUSTOM NIKE MAG BY MACHE CUSTOMS
One of the ways that customizer headrunner Dan Gamache makes headlines is by altering base shoes that are deemed untouchable by many. It’s a clever and bold approach. His recent attempt at the most coveted shoe of last year - and a silhouette that is still one of the hardest to find in all of streetwear - is the Nike MAG 2011 for the Michael J. Fox fundraising auction put on by Nike and eBay. Well, Mache did what Mache does, and altered the shoe into a custom that will sit proudly in his portfolio forever more. It’s not a heavy alteration, but that’s not the point with a base this rare.
The artist has brought custom sneakers to the forefront, and recently spoke with Nicekicks on the topic in a great interview detailing a huge shift in the public reception of the art.
EWOK KICKS - MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU GIVEAWAY
Galaxy customs may be all the rage, but I prefer to theme my shoes around a particular galaxy far, far away. In celebration of Star Wars Day, May the Fourth be with You in acing my fun little Star Wars trivia quiz because the prize is a good one. The Ewok shoes that I made a short time ago for Brisk are being given away by the brand in collaboration with Star Wars, and even if you don’t win the shoes you’ll win some fun facts about the Star Wars universe that you might not have known about otherwise. Check out the description of my video to enter.
Applicants of any age from any galaxy are eligible to enter. Reblog and share the love!
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VAULT DWELLER DUNKS - CUSTOM ASCK NIKE DUNK HI
After over a year and a half of determination, I finally figured out how to realize my vision for this pair of custom Fallout-themed Nike Dunks. The shoes feature Pip-Boy-infused iPod Touches installed in the tongues by EmmanueLabor and a custom-sculpted bomb to go alongside the shoes to play music from the games’ soundtracks. The shoes also feature paintings of an NCR Ranger and Power Armor suit, being by far the most detailed painting I have ever done on a pair of sneakers.
My sincere thanks goes out to Dov, who commissioned this piece and was very patient and understanding as I made change after change to my original vision. The process was long and arduous and you can read all about it on my CustomSneakerForum post.
A Little Bit On The Custom Sneaker Side: Fallout “Vault Dweller” Dunks by Jacob Patterson in collaboration with Emmanuelabor.
Jacob Patterson just sent us pics of his latest custom kicks which took him over an entire year to complete. Be sure to click each image for the full sexy view.
From the artist:
The tongues feature jailbroken iPod Touches that have been given sounds, themes, apps, music, and related materials to fit the Fallout universe. Originally I had planned to sculpt or paint the tongues out to look like the actual Pip-Boy device, but it was too noisy. Instead, I trusted the Pip-Boy theme to do the job, and it does in a much more subtle way. On the sides are painted a soldier in Power Armor from Fallout 3 and a Ranger from New Vegas.
My feet are a little sad that they’ll never get to wear these, but on the other hand, if I had a one-of-a-kind pair of shoes this awesome, I really don’t think I’d ever wear them. They’d just sit up on a shelf in my living room to make visitors envious.
Read the full story on how these were made over on the Custom Sneaker Forum.
CUSTOM SNEAKER WORKSHOP BY MR. AND MRS. SABOTAGE VIDEO
Having taught workshops on my own, I can tell you that the joy that comes with teaching one’s trade to a group of eager individuals is a true one. This video from custom sneaker founding father SBTG - and founding mother Mrs. SBTG - captures the feeling of inspiration, fun, and learning that such an experience provides. The video was shot in the SBTG studio in South East Asia, and Betaphats sets the mood well with interesting elements within the office and the happy faces of Nike employees.
METAL GEAR SOLID 4 LIMITED EDITION NIKE DUNKS CUSTOM
Released in 2009, I never got the chance to release proper images of these custom Nike Dunks. I was (and still am) working on a series that captures every Metal Gear game ever produced onto a pair of sneakers, and this was one of the first pairs in that series. While the painting may not have been as on-point as I’m capable of now, I really liked the way the characters sat on the Swooshes, and I had a fun time stretching the title around the shoe. Fun fact: this is one of two pairs of on which shoes I have ever used a stencil, but not in the letters - just that Kojima/Foxhound logo.
A SHOW CALLED (CUSTOM) KICKS SNEAK PEEK
Working on some Ewok shoes for some clients at SXSW. Hit the neighborhood for materials then came inside to teach myself to sew.
Photos by Katie Leatherwood.
FOOTLOCKER LOCKER MANIA CONTEST
Footlocker has a cool contest running right now that gives you the chance to prove your knowledge as a sneakerhead by guessing which sneakers are the hottest. You fill out a bracket and compete with other aspiring champions as sneakers move up round by round until one shoe is the winner. Every entry gives you a chance to win, and the grand prize winner gets Sneakers For A Year. Check it out now on Footlocker’s Facebook page.
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