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Hand-Painted Custom Sneakers in Mumbai

byMel's MakeTravels to events across MumbaiStarts from35,000 Per Day (8 Hours)View full gallery

Your kicks, your way. We hand-paint sneakers that actually match your vibe, using pro-grade Angelus paints so they stay fresh and crack-free.

We created these custom Adidas Stan Smiths for the World Class India bartending competition. The design features a continuous line art of various cocktails, making it a unique and thematic piece of wearable art for the event.

About Collector's Edition: Custom Kicks

We use Angelus leather paints specifically because they stay flexible, meaning your design won't crack or peel when you’re actually walking around. Whether you want a full character portrait or clean line art like the custom Stan Smiths we did for the World Class competition, we heat-set every pair so they’re ready to wear the moment you get them.

You aren't buying a mass-produced sneaker; you’re co-creating a piece of wearable art. The process starts with a conversation about what you actually want—not just a generic design pulled off the internet. Want an anime panel on your high-tops? A vintage look for your daily drivers? We map out the placement so it looks balanced, then use pro-grade leather preparations to ensure the surface is ready for the art.

Why our customs last:

  • Surface Prep: We strip the factory finish so the paint bonds to the leather, rather than just sitting on top of it.
  • Industry Standard Paints: We use Angelus Direct paints. These are known for being water-resistant and flexible, handling heat, humidity, and city walking without fading.
  • Finishing: Every pair gets a final protective sealant and a heat-set treatment. This isn't just decoration; it's durable art.

Common questions we get:

  • Will the design crack? Not if we do our job right. We use specific mediums for leather versus canvas to ensure the paint moves with the material.
  • What can I get painted? Everything. From logos and line art to complex anime portraits and splatter effects.
  • How do I start? Hit the WhatsApp button below. Tell us what shoes you have and what idea you're vibing with, and we’ll sort the rest.
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Mel's Make

Travels to events across MumbaiStarts from 35,000 Per Day (8 Hours)

I’m Mel, and I turned my graffiti hobby into a full-blown custom sneaker studio. I’m obsessed with details—if it’s not something I’d rock myself, I won’t paint it on your shoes. Let’s make your kicks the loudest thing in the room.

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