--- title: "Personalized Doodle Sneakers - Custom Hand-Painted Kicks by Rahul" description: "Get custom hand-painted sneakers featuring your favorite memories, hobbies, and stories. I create personalized doodle art on Nike Air Force 1s and more." canonical: https://mytribe.in/unhingedcustoms/custom-sneaker-art/your-story-your-kicks-personalized-doodle-art last_updated: 2025-09-19 --- # Your Story, Your Kicks: Personalized Doodle Sneakers Tribe Verified · 10 years of custom sneaker art By [Unhinged Customs](https://mytribe.in/unhingedcustoms) · Based in Hyderabad; ships across India · ₹3,000 per pair (estimate) Part of [Custom Sneaker Art](https://mytribe.in/unhingedcustoms/custom-sneaker-art). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/unhingedcustoms/custom-sneaker-art/gallery) Turn your personal memories, hobbies, and favorite icons into wearable art. I hand-paint custom stories onto your sneakers, ensuring every detail reflects exactly who you are. ## Photos and videos - ![A close-up of a monochrome doodle AF1, telling the story of a client who is a singer, gamer, and foodie. Every icon represents a piece of their life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c07d6b0-e884-4dc4-9904-be99451a54ac) - [Video: The meticulous process of painting tiny white doodles on a black background. This video shows the creation of the Pink Floyd logo on the monochrome doodle pair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7e4bcc1-d154-4a1d-b780-e25f8b2ee7c1) - [Video: I always get a little nervous when a client has a ton of different elements they want to include. This video talks about my process for making it all work together in a clean design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c455d2c-dcc7-43e8-bdf3-d791b7b89fab) - ![A vibrant doodle Air Force 1 for a client who loves food, travel, and working out. The mismatched swooshes in orange and teal add a fun pop of color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeb3d41f-f441-4c10-9328-c2d795f42031) - ![Another angle of the food, travel, and workout doodle AF1s. We included everything from pizza and poker to bungee jumping and meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92f24127-de8b-4199-a6c7-7c6f58427a62) - [Video: A quick video showing the process of drawing and painting the various doodles for this personalized Air Force 1.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5da0014b-f6f5-49a5-a1ff-73f0da316759) - ![A simple and sweet custom Adidas sneaker I painted live at an event, featuring the name of a beloved pet, "Shadow," with paw prints.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7006c79e-04a4-44da-b152-3668f51e5130) - [Video: I painted these snake and rose themed Adidas sneakers during a live event and couldn't think of a name for them. The line work style is one of my favorites.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de56be82-0ae1-48da-867a-d71c7e6701ba) - [Video: This Tech Glyph Air Force 1 is for all the techies out there. The design features clean, monochrome icons of various tech-related symbols.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b12baab-046e-4fe6-8c86-cae065a9b0ea) - ![A close-up of the tech glyphs on the custom AF1. How many of these symbols do you recognize?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95836c83-20d5-439e-8a11-fc3b06b17f44) - ![The other side of the tech glyph customs, featuring my personal logo and some other fun, nerdy icons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62b6a184-32cc-4cab-9498-83ca7e1161b2) - ![This side of the tech glyph AF1s even includes the little Chrome dinosaur from when your internet is down. It's all about the details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f1961dd-dc26-4296-bbde-94c827ccf4b3) - [Video: A video showcasing the clean, minimalist design of the Tech Glyph Air Force 1s. One of my top 5 favorite minimalist pairs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/439e0714-d1a1-40f9-adf9-21e0277e98eb) - [Video: A little POV video showing the steady hand it takes to paint these tiny, precise tech glyphs. It's not as fast as some people think.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69d0d0e2-1d8e-40fa-8c96-681549776de2) - ![A beautiful pair of custom Air Force 1s for a couple who had a beach wedding. The design features a serene beachscape with their initials and wedding date in the sand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86c4b459-da0a-4098-a7c8-07e6fc9d5e5b) - ![Another shot of the beach wedding customs, showing how the design wraps around the shoe to create a panoramic scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5075b343-c44a-4f1b-af9a-8166e15f52b0) - [Video: A process video of the beach wedding AF1s. The other shoe in the pair featured doodles of the couple's other passions, like Arsenal FC and yoga.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a04fd62-9c9c-4b91-91b8-d65fa13646aa) - [Video: Reposting this video of the beach wedding customs because the audio was missing. It's a beautiful example of how we can capture a special memory on a pair of sneakers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5ea3879-9823-4735-8ccf-e541e32c6321) - ![This "2 States" Air Force 1 was for a couple from two different cities. This side features a colorful, street-art style portrait representing the northern city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f3afd27-72ef-437a-8758-c1d69ac4cb9b) - ![The other side of the "2 States" custom, depicting a beach scene with waves and palm trees to represent the southern coastal city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd189a76-1e47-4faa-91a7-a1501c310eed) - [Video: A process video of the "2 States" custom, showing the vibrant colors and street art style coming together on the black Air Force 1.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0aeb884b-fd5c-4ece-b506-22837f4e81c4) - ![A full view of the "2 States" custom AF1s. The vibrant, colorful art looks amazing against the all-black sneaker.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc531c44-e5bd-41a3-b549-aca5dc1ae13f) - ![Another angle of the "2 States" pair. I'm really proud of how I managed to make the design feel both vibrant and muted at the same time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c69436ee-d79b-45fd-aeb1-24257c594930) - ![A creative shot showing both designs of the "2 States" custom sneakers. A perfect representation of the couple's story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f21fa61-8be1-4110-b091-a42c9a3e494b) - [Video: A video showing the painting process for the beach side of the "2 States" custom. Which Indian city does this make you think of?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d78f5c5-ede8-49e7-883d-dc2df44d15bc) - ![A custom pair of Chuck 70s for a client featuring portraits of their two beautiful huskies, Loki and Blue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/371a8022-bb9d-4464-a3f6-d6a3bd44147f) - ![Another shot of the custom pet portrait Converse. I can paint your furry friend on your favorite pair of kicks too.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27c31025-25ed-46f9-a6a5-d769daf71046) - [Video: From a photo on an iPad to a hand-painted portrait on a sneaker. This video shows the process of creating the custom husky Converse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3f135c9-5416-4739-82bb-0022b41ceb56) ## About Your Story, Your Kicks (Personalized & Doodle Art) Painting a personalized doodle pair is all about balancing your story with the shoe's flow. I use pro-grade Angelus paints and Liquid Kicks sealants so your doodles don't just look cool, they survive daily wear, rain, and scuffs. It is not just about drawing icons; it is about mapping your life, hobby by hobby, onto the leather. Whether it is a monochrome tech-glyph design or a vibrant collage of your travel memories, these pairs are 1-of-1. I have painted everything from a singer’s gaming setup to a beach wedding landscape, making sure the design fits your aesthetic perfectly. ### The Process Getting your pair is simple. We start by chatting about your ideas. You do not need to have a final layout in mind. I take your stories, like your favorite food, a specific travel destination, or your pet's name, and I sketch out how they fit on the sneaker panels. Once you approve the mock-up, I begin the meticulous work of hand-painting each element. ### Why Doodle Art? Doodle art allows for layers of meaning. You can pack a lot of personality into a single shoe without it looking cluttered. I often use fine-point brushes to ensure the lines stay crisp, especially on high-traffic areas like the toe box or swoosh. This style works exceptionally well on clean canvases like white Air Force 1s or Stan Smiths, letting the black ink really pop. ### Care and Durability Since these are wearable art, I prioritize longevity. I deglaze the factory finish first to ensure paint adhesion, then apply multiple thin layers for durability. After the painting is done, I seal the leather with a scratch-resistant top coat. This makes your custom Nike Air Force 1s or other sneakers safe for everyday use. If you are based in Hyderabad, we can discuss your design in person, but I regularly ship these custom kicks across India to fans who want a pair that nobody else has. ## About Unhinged Customs I am Rahul, and I have been turning plain kicks into personal art for almost a decade. I get a kick out of finding that one detail, like a specific logo or a memory, that makes a pair feel 100% yours. If you can dream it, I can paint it. 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