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The cost of custom sneakers can vary greatly, often ranging
from around CHF 100 to CHF 400, but can be significantly higher depending on the complexity and materials used. The total price is usually made up of the purchase price for the base shoe and the cost of the custom design.

Pre-made designs/simple

custom options on certain models (e.g., Nike Air Force, Vans, Adidas) often start at around 159 to 279 CHF.

Individual paint jobs/artistic work:

The artistic work alone usually costs between 140 and CHF 180 for simple to medium paint jobs.

“Full custom”

(fully painted sneakers with elaborate details) start at CHF 360 and up, with the price always consisting of the cost of the shoe model plus the artistic work.

Custom Air Force with special Swoosh or motif: approx. 199 to 269 CHF.

More elaborate customs can also cost over 490 CHF (e.g., for Air Jordan 1.

Custom sneakers are sneakers that have been modified, designed, or created according to individual preferences. Essentially, they are one-of-a-kind items or small series that stand out from standard models produced in large quantities.

Here are the most important features and methods:

Personalization: The goal is to create a shoe that reflects the personality, style, or interests of the wearer.

Customization methods:

Painting/dyeing: Special paints for leather or textiles are used to apply motifs, patterns, or new color schemes to the shoe (e.g., hand-painted Air Force ).

Material replacement: Parts of the shoe (such as swooshes, overlays) are replaced with other materials (leather, fabrics) or colors.

Additional elements: Attaching appliqués, patches, beads, chains, or special laces and lace tags.

Custom sneakers are therefore an expression of uniqueness and creativity and are very popular in streetwear and sneaker culture.