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title: "Custom Pop Culture Sneakers & Personalised Shoes in Mumbai"
description: "Want sneakers that tell your story? We create custom hand-painted pop culture sneakers and personalized shoes in Mumbai. From anime art to wedding memories, let’s design your unique pair."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/themoodbox.in/custom-fashion-accessory-painting/pop-culture-personal-stories
last_updated: 2025-09-19
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# Hand-Painted Pop Culture Sneakers and Personalised Footwear

Tribe Verified · Hand-painted art by Mumbai-based artist

By [The Mood Box](https://mytribe.in/themoodbox.in) · Accepts custom orders across India; Drop-off available in Mumbai · ₹3,000 Per Piece (Artwork Cost Only) (estimate)

Part of [Custom Fashion & Accessory Painting](https://mytribe.in/themoodbox.in/custom-fashion-accessory-painting). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/themoodbox.in/custom-fashion-accessory-painting/gallery)

Your sneakers are a blank canvas for your favorite shows, bands, and memories. Let’s paint them into something you’ll actually want to wear every day.

## Photos and videos

- ![This was a super personal piece for a client, reflecting his two biggest passions: hip hop dance and bike rides. I used two different styles and color palettes on each shoe to represent his dual personalities. One side is calm and cool like 'pahad and chai', the other is explosive and colorful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9270978f-d9d2-4879-8498-91aff2a19d3c)
- ![A closer look at the personalized sneakers showing the two contrasting themes. It was a challenge to make them feel like a cohesive pair, but I love how the two halves tell a complete story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be36551f-a304-4c37-acc6-36869e78d7ea)
- ![When Bangalore meets Chicago! I made this pair of custom Nike Air Force 1s for a couple's wedding. We included all their favorite things and memories, from food to city landmarks. It's a piece they can cherish forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/378402fe-e259-4b4b-9282-90bc8431eb4f)
- ![The "Bangalore meets Chicago" custom pair resting in my studio. It's always special to work on pieces that celebrate love and personal stories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2390995-d036-4046-9ba8-d09f6056273a)
- [Video: A quick video showcasing the "Bangalore meets Chicago" custom wedding sneakers. You can see all the little details that represent the couple's journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/189fd014-fc1c-46c8-b795-b7c46beb4950)
- ![A top-down view of the "Bangalore meets Chicago" custom AF1s, showing the details on the toe box.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab7fe2b1-5d57-43eb-87c3-396515916a78)
- ![The other side of the "Bangalore meets Chicago" custom, featuring the Chicago skyline and other personal symbols.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcd826ed-4bde-43fb-a5f4-b0e6c02681e0)
- ![For the BTS Army! This was a super detailed piece for a huge fan. The design is inspired by their music and visuals, with a dreamy pink and purple galaxy theme, featuring an astronaut and a whale. Every detail has a meaning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13e5b55b-2994-4532-b66e-cb3e6831ef13)
- ![A close-up of the BTS-themed custom Air Force 1s. You can see the intricate details of the astronaut riding the whale through a cosmic sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b17d2eef-49c5-4471-bf8c-108be5f73a6b)
- ![The other side of the BTS custom, with the iconic "I purple you" quote. The color blending on this was so much fun to do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f0dfa50-5e94-4582-80e0-febdaee7df3e)
- ![The completed BTS custom pair, boxed up and ready to go. I love seeing a complex idea come together like this.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e4060bc-25c2-41c5-b97f-c3a541a4f7b0)
- ![Here's another BTS-inspired custom I did on a pair of Air Force 1s. This one has a softer, pastel galaxy vibe with the whale, astronaut, and planets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcdb6729-45b6-40b9-a6f7-bac48e99f8ff)
- ![A top-down view of the second BTS custom, showing the "Still with you" and "I purple you" quotes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54ba4176-743e-49df-8f3f-a42a4e887bbd)
- ![The outside of the second BTS custom, featuring a beautiful pastel gradient and the BTS logo subtly integrated into the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/684d4ac9-383f-41cb-9c3c-63f981942a84)
- ![A close-up of the "I purple you" quote on the second BTS custom. It's these little personal touches that make a custom pair special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/454f6912-3816-486c-acfb-68d6da4245dd)
- ![Holding up the second BTS custom pair. The pastel colors look so dreamy in the sunlight.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/114f18ce-e250-4321-a699-4bb4bac752d7)
- ![So this was a huge moment for me! I got to create a custom pair of Dexter's Lab themed Air Force 1s for the one and only Vir Das. Here's a shot of him receiving the sneakers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00c87190-2dac-4dcc-967c-4becb7f53cac)
- ![A little detail on the custom pair for Vir Das. I added his name to the heel for that extra personal touch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90eee2d7-d611-43ee-b482-c076113226ad)
- ![A close-up of the Dexter's Lab custom for Vir Das. The cartoon style with bold outlines looks so clean on the AF1 silhouette.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aed66d48-50a3-486d-b592-9311b29d6cd3)
- ![This Tupac-themed Air Force 1 Mid has a special place in my heart. It was a real challenge, and I pushed through a mental block to do justice to the legend. The design features portraits of 2pac, bandana prints, and "Thug Life" calligraphy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f551f53-4471-49e0-b751-fafee2ae7d0c)
- ![A side view of the Tupac custom, showing the "Thug Life" lettering. The grey and black color scheme gives it a gritty, vintage feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a2e6be4-d821-4c6f-894e-835459c22132)
- ![A close-up of the Tupac portrait on the custom AF1s. Capturing his likeness was the most important part of this project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05f56e1a-cb04-4de2-9ad8-9f79f079a516)
- ![A detail shot of the heel of the Tupac custom, showing the "Nike Air" branding and some of the bandana pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/795340a4-36c2-441c-ab0f-1e6727bd1210)
- ![A top-down view of the Tupac custom AF1 Mids. The contrast between the bandana print and the portraits is really cool.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f708c80-44a3-4407-a8a7-563590e5d6cb)
- ![Holding the completed Tupac custom. So much work went into this pair, and I'm so happy with the result.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4775215-8d53-4656-bd76-85ff6baaa9d7)
- ![A shot showing both sides of the Tupac custom sneakers. Each side tells a different part of his story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07e08139-969f-4544-b610-63b153e5eb60)
- ![Could these BE any cooler? A sketchy, colorful pair of Air Force 1s inspired by the TV show Friends. The color blocking is based on the iconic door and couch from the show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1b55bc2-64d2-4182-bd67-e1e7e5b6ac38)
- ![A top-down view of the Friends-themed custom AF1s. The sketchy style gives them a fun, hand-drawn feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c886acab-66bb-473d-82c7-24f1929904b7)
- ![A close-up of the Friends custom, with a focus-pull effect to highlight the details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5aea6e2-d4df-415b-9be4-a317bf10c38d)
- ![A macro shot of the swoosh on the Friends custom, which has a pattern inspired by the famous yellow frame on Monica's door.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf458959-dec0-4fbf-acd6-1d0da5d80244)
- [Video: A smoky, moody video revealing the Harley Quinn custom Nike Dunks. This pair is all about bringing out your crazy, punk-rock side.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c425455-8a1e-4ba6-9342-3b1fa8f30c8d)
- ![A top-down view of the insanely detailed Harley Quinn custom Dunks. So many elements from the comics are packed into this design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6ac9acf-5509-4dff-91f3-271fb27d6d9b)
- ![A close-up of the heel of the Harley Quinn custom, showing the "I'll wait forever" and "Lucky You" tattoo details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e926bf60-2cbb-4dc6-b172-dd0f5d014405)
- ![Another moody shot of the Harley Quinn custom Dunks. The colors, textures, and spikes all work together to create a really unique piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/675d65df-1944-49e3-86d3-fbcf74554158)
- ![A macro shot of the spiked swoosh on the Harley Quinn custom. I used actual metal spikes to give it a 3D, tactile element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a23eefe2-95ca-4f84-9dc2-bf9b3ab3a053)
- ![A smoky close-up of the front of the Harley Quinn custom. The little heart on the toe box is a nod to her classic design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d3d7307-8135-4fc9-86ec-620c6376b121)
- ![A detail shot of the heel of the Harley Quinn custom, showing the different textures and handwritten notes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe1e6939-fca9-4e1c-8d9c-776421cdf241)
- ![A floating shot of the Harley Quinn custom Dunk, showing off the full design. This was a true labor of love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16a4fc82-59b3-41a6-8186-735fd9a69c90)
- ![Custom painted jeans! This was a huge project, painting a whole cast of Harry Potter characters down the leg of these denims. Wearable art isn't just for shoes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d2d735d-c135-4407-9a30-675c10d599f6)
- ![A custom pair for a classic rock fan. These Air Force 1s feature a montage of legendary bands like The Doors, The Rolling Stones, and Nirvana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15e7868e-b23b-4eff-9269-d988905982a8)
- ![For the wanderer in you. This pair of Adidas Stan Smiths is dedicated to a client's four favorite cities, with little icons representing each place on a world map.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eacbffdc-0fe5-4a4e-8ab2-15f58c6837b0)
- ![The other side of the travel-themed Stan Smiths, featuring detailed paintings of landmarks from Mumbai, London, and New York.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d52d4a11-5510-453c-9235-6e957e24c5ec)
- ![A close-up of the Mumbai-themed side of the travel sneakers, with the Gateway of India and a classic kaali-peeli taxi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f90a5fef-644b-4307-8c22-cf34efe0edc3)
- ![Another shot of the travel-themed custom sneakers, laid out on a vintage map.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17fd67b9-44a6-446d-959a-2088b4020af0)
- ![A detail shot showing the Churchgate station sign and the London bridge on the travel-themed custom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33aaae3c-da1f-4ce4-8f4e-940d706d200c)
- [Video: A quick process video of me painting the travel-themed Adidas Stan Smiths. It's all about layering colors to bring the landmarks to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8718558c-283e-473e-a769-cdb3dd406cf4)

## About Pop Culture & Personal Stories

The most important part of these customs is the prep work. Since you are going to wear these sneakers out, I use industrial-grade deglazing to ensure the leather is ready to bond with the paint. Whether it is a dense anime graphic or fine line work, I seal every piece with a flexible, multi-coat matte or gloss finish so your design does not crack or peel when you walk.

When you want your footwear to tell a story, it has to be more than just paint on leather. I approach these projects as a collaboration, whether we are capturing the vibe of your wedding with landmarks like the 'Bangalore meets Chicago' design or diving into deep fandoms like the BTS-inspired galaxy themes. 

I treat every pair as a piece of art that needs to survive the Mumbai streets. That is why I do not rush the process. From the initial concept chat to the final sealing, it is all about ensuring the design stays sharp. I use premium leather paints that remain flexible on the shoe, so you do not have to worry about the artwork feeling like a stiff plastic layer. 

If you have an idea—even if it is just a rough thought—let’s talk it through. I can help you figure out the placement, the color palette, and the level of detail that fits your budget. Because these are hand-painted, every line and brushstroke is intentional, making your pair completely unique. I am always happy to experiment with new techniques or pop culture references, so do not hesitate to share whatever wild idea you have.

## About The Mood Box

I’m Amolika, and yes, I used to be a dentist before I traded fillings for paintbrushes. Now, I run The Mood Box out of Mumbai, turning your everyday kicks into wearable fan art that actually lasts.

[See all of The Mood Box's services](https://mytribe.in/themoodbox.in)

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