How to customize your sneakers

My parents recently bought me a pair of Stan Smith. I love these shoes but the thing is everybody has the same. I decided to transform their look and make them my own in order to stand out. Here are 5 ways to change your sneakers’ appearance.

1/Laces

Why not buy printed, glitter or neon laces? The possibilities are endless. I really like the gingham ones, as it is a major trend right now. You can find a pair here: https://www.lacetsfun.com/lacets-chaussures-rouges/1328-lacets-vichy.html

2/Ribbons

You probably have a sewing box (or maybe your mum has one) with beautiful ribbons in it. My favorite are light pink ribbons. I believe it makes sneakers more girly.

3/Brooch

Put your favorite brooch around the laces of your shoe to give them some cool vibes. I chose to try this look with my Carven arow brooch.

4/Findges

If you want original sneakers, pick shoe frindges. You will find a huge selection of those on Raoulle’s website ( http://www.raoulleshop.com/ )

5/Get the help of experts
Some websites are specialized in sneakers customization.
-Adidas and Nike allow you to customize your sneakers online.
-The website Mr. Monkies ( http://mrmonkies.com/ ) designs out of the ordinary sneakers.

Mr. Monkies sneakers

-Go to http://familydrugstore.fr/personnalisez-basket-cristaux-swarovski  to have Swarovski decorated sneakers.

Furthermore, if you live in Paris, go to Le Bon Marché. They have a workshop called “l’atelier du soulier” at the second floor -it is opened untill 20th August. Go to the store with a pair of sneakers and customize them as you like : glitter, markers, graffitis… Post a picture of your new sneakers on Instagram with the hashtag #AtelierDuSoulier. The five most original creations will win a 200 Euro worth gift card to spend at le Bon Marché.

L’atelier du soulier at Le Bon Marché

What’s your favorite customization tip? How do you change the look of your sneakers?

Let me know.

XO
LFB