@@fukcg00gle95 i appreciate that. I started did a couple pair of sneakers and a pair of boxing gloves but i switched my focus primarily to clothing. I got a little design studio set up with a cutter and a press.
These videos are so helpful and Dillon you have been the MOST helpful to get started, I followed your how to start with $100 and I’m on my 3rd pair now, but already have a small waiting list after my 10 freebie customs. Thank you for being so helpful to all us beginner customisers
Man, Ive been doing this for 5 years as just a hobby but I think you are doing it right! Give back to the community! Hope you guy continue to blow up! -Matt
Refreshed Customs absolutely! Definitly something that takes some time and I’ve noticed the best people have found a way to stand out even if it’s just a little bit from everyone else
Thanks for the info!! As a starting customizer, its great to have info from someone in the game. Although we still have to go thru the grind, these videos help us grow and avoid pitfalls. 💪💯
I LOVE KPOP we’ve been waiting forever for someone to comment on this 🤣🤣🤣 it really doesn’t feel like I’m doing it when I’m actually filming then when I watch it’s like what the heck is going on!
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear i would like to be next to you my bro when you're cuztomizin a shoe i really into this and that's my next move i love art I appreciate your videos im learning a lot from you...blessings 🙏
Do you recommend artist should tell their clients to give a deposit down before they start or should they expect their client to pay afterwards since clients are sending their own shoes to get customize?
Can you please make a video on pricing I always feel like I’m not charging enough for how big or small it is like can u explain how pricing charging works
Great info, you hit some many pointers I been thinking about. I definitely need to get out to events in my city. It's always a shoe event popping up! I would love to do TH-cam videos one day, hopefully I can have a channel started this year🤞🏾
Great video. Your definitely helping the culture with your knowledge and experience in this business. I started customizing way back in 2005 then stopped, moving on to graphic arts. Back then it wasn't easy getting tips on social media the way it is now. Much respect! ✊ Your work and way you move on social media inspires me to get back as a footwear customers. Keep it up and stay blessed! 🙏 🙏 for the shout out. -gato
gatovalue my man! Thank you for your craft it’s a pleasure for our entire community to watch you as you truly stand out! I’m going to send you a pair of vans soon bro going to need that Gato treatment! As always appreciate the support
This is a clear example of someone who read a book on “Effective Communication” that said to use your hands and body language. This guy took that and now has to talk to the camera while doing jiu jitsu
Give thanks for this video. I have a small group of people I do customs for and it's to gain exposure. I greatly appreciate you giving this advice. Sharing is caring.
I want to know how it works with the lv sign and disney figures etc do u have to pay someone so u can work with that .... like its brands so can u just draw and paint and sell orr do you have to pay someone ?
I would say it can be a relatively bit of a grey area, you deifnitly aren’t suppose to mass produce with their trademarks .. but by creating one off artwork you’re in good shape
Really love and listen to your tutorials man. I just started my customizing business with just a handful of small tools and a little bit of drawing skills. But I just dont know how to make videos
Any tips for getting the shoes to build a profile? I wanna start custom vans but don't wanna throw a ton of money into buying shoes to custom make and the business not picking up.
Love your videos. My only question is. And I’ve always wondered this. If you’re selling it publicly. Can somebody come back and get you for trademark or copyright infringement? Or do they realize that it’s not a big deal.
Just wasn’t sure. You’ve been in it for a while I just wasn’t sure. Love your videos. Inspires me to create. For myself and my kids. Just was wondering. Thank you so much for the response.
Both work fine, but if you buy the shoes for the client now the price is even higher for them on an already expensive item so just something to consider
Eric Thomas boxes we started out with packlane, then switched to local when we were ready to order in about 4x the quantity of packlane.. tissue paper go through China for sure. Most of these things have to be ordered in pretty large quantities for it make any sense cost wise
jesus how do you feel about getting the shoes shiped to home . i havent made a custom pair for anyone yet but i wanted to know when you get your first customer and later on down the rout is that when you use a p.o or the post office? If anyone else with experience got the answer let me know.
Ok I’m a upcoming shoe artist and I wanted to know where to sell the shoes! And if my client want me to design there shoe, how do I get it and ship it back?
Hey dude, awesome work. I have a few questions for ya. Im planning to do customs sneakers for people, but i dont know the legalities of the work. Do i have to open a business? Do i have to pay the taxes to the government? Or at least for starters maybe i dont have to open business? Thanks
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Did you start out like that? If so, when charging people before you have a business opened, would you recommend i ask payment first? Otherwise i risk doing the work and after that people screwing me over...
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear about to buy some Angelus supplies and do my first custom sneakers! Very excited! Figuring the preparer, matte finisher and obviously brushes are a must have but what colours set do you suggest? Perhaps the 12 piece set?
Your hands were out of control, didn’t take away from the good advice though 🔥
🤙🏽🤙🏽
Haha
I just started customizing. Custom colorways are obviously easy but my drawing skills aren't all that great, I'm looking to start using stencils.
Mike Dean how’s it going
Yea, can we get an update? Good luck 👍
@@fukcg00gle95 i appreciate that. I started did a couple pair of sneakers and a pair of boxing gloves but i switched my focus primarily to clothing. I got a little design studio set up with a cutter and a press.
These videos are so helpful and Dillon you have been the MOST helpful to get started, I followed your how to start with $100 and I’m on my 3rd pair now, but already have a small waiting list after my 10 freebie customs.
Thank you for being so helpful to all us beginner customisers
Ayyyy congrats that’s awesome to hear!
I am new to customizing sneakers and these tips can really help me market my works. Thanks for sharing bro!
Robert O'Connor were glad your enjoyed it bud!
Man, Ive been doing this for 5 years as just a hobby but I think you are doing it right! Give back to the community! Hope you guy continue to blow up!
-Matt
Thanks Matt!
Nice video bro. Painting shoes is easy, gettin the customers and fan base is the hard part. Atleast for me.
Refreshed Customs absolutely! Definitly something that takes some time and I’ve noticed the best people have found a way to stand out even if it’s just a little bit from everyone else
Preach
Thanks for the info!! As a starting customizer, its great to have info from someone in the game. Although we still have to go thru the grind, these videos help us grow and avoid pitfalls. 💪💯
Bro I think you love to use your hands while talking 😂
I LOVE KPOP we’ve been waiting forever for someone to comment on this 🤣🤣🤣 it really doesn’t feel like I’m doing it when I’m actually filming then when I watch it’s like what the heck is going on!
I really didn't see this comment before I posted mine.
He does this because of excitment
I swear i paused the video @ 3:10 to just see if someone was going to mention it and it was the first comment👍👍👍
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear i would like to be next to you my bro when you're cuztomizin a shoe i really into this and that's my next move i love art
I appreciate your videos im learning a lot from you...blessings 🙏
Do you recommend artist should tell their clients to give a deposit down before they start or should they expect their client to pay afterwards since clients are sending their own shoes to get customize?
Can you please make a video on pricing I always feel like I’m not charging enough for how big or small it is like can u explain how pricing charging works
That’s a great idea!
I’m new to the customizing world. Thanks for all tips and pointers
4:20 you mentioned 2 people but I couldn’t understand who were them, could you tag or link them down here?
Sierato and gatovalue
Great info, you hit some many pointers I been thinking about. I definitely need to get out to events in my city. It's always a shoe event popping up! I would love to do TH-cam videos one day, hopefully I can have a channel started this year🤞🏾
Great that we can help out a bit! Start it up sooner than later because people need more videos out there!
Great video. Your definitely helping the culture with your knowledge and experience in this business. I started customizing way back in 2005 then stopped, moving on to graphic arts. Back then it wasn't easy getting tips on social media the way it is now. Much respect! ✊ Your work and way you move on social media inspires me to get back as a footwear customers. Keep it up and stay blessed! 🙏 🙏 for the shout out.
-gato
gatovalue my man! Thank you for your craft it’s a pleasure for our entire community to watch you as you truly stand out! I’m going to send you a pair of vans soon bro going to need that Gato treatment! As always appreciate the support
This is a clear example of someone who read a book on “Effective Communication” that said to use your hands and body language. This guy took that and now has to talk to the camera while doing jiu jitsu
Jio jitsu i wasn't expecting that hahahahaha
Give thanks for this video. I have a small group of people I do customs for and it's to gain exposure. I greatly appreciate you giving this advice. Sharing is caring.
Do you have a detailed look at those Jordan 5s behind you? Is it in a video already. If so which one.
instagram.com/p/B3Us224lc6m/
I want to know how it works with the lv sign and disney figures etc do u have to pay someone so u can work with that .... like its brands so can u just draw and paint and sell orr do you have to pay someone ?
I would say it can be a relatively bit of a grey area, you deifnitly aren’t suppose to mass produce with their trademarks .. but by creating one off artwork you’re in good shape
Really love and listen to your tutorials man. I just started my customizing business with just a handful of small tools and a little bit of drawing skills. But I just dont know how to make videos
This is the second video I'm watching.
Ya'll watch out. I'm trying to test the "You Can Anything You Set Your Mind to Do" advice. 😆😆
I have a question, do you know of a company that makes sneakers from scratch. Like my own design?
Love the hand taking
I really needed this. 👏👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed brother! Keep at it!
Any tips on how to start, like do I take the customers shoes or do I purchase shoes. Bc I’m scared of messing up peoples shoes
th-cam.com/video/kr7dZEf31t4/w-d-xo.html
Any tips for getting the shoes to build a profile? I wanna start custom vans but don't wanna throw a ton of money into buying shoes to custom make and the business not picking up.
Head to thrift stores see what you can find, customize your friends/families shoes for free
Thanks for the very useful tips! You should have 1M subscribers!
Your work is dope keep doing your thing
Thanks fam!
Guys, what kind of a tool should I use for outlining and drawing? Is a brush my only option? Are there any paint markers or pens I can use on shoes?
You can test our toothpick method! And if it’s just for outlines that’s the one time I would say a paint marker can do the trick 🤙🏽
You’ve helped me sooo much. These videos are so helpful
Glad you like them!
I actually like this video , thank you for the tips 🙏🏻💯
❤️
This is a dope channel...I subscribed thinking about adding this service to my print shop.
Love your videos. My only question is. And I’ve always wondered this. If you’re selling it publicly. Can somebody come back and get you for trademark or copyright infringement? Or do they realize that it’s not a big deal.
Mike K for what? It’s artwork , not mass production.
Just wasn’t sure. You’ve been in it for a while I just wasn’t sure. Love your videos. Inspires me to create. For myself and my kids. Just was wondering. Thank you so much for the response.
This helps me a lot I'm new starting up in South Africa
Any tips on drawing detailed on retro jordans to paint.
Sure man what are you trying to put on em?
Thanks for this I'm just starting out! Subscribed for sure dope content!
Thanks for the support!
is there a youtube link of u making these custom autobot jordans🔥🔥
No unfortuantely that’s a super old pair ! But I might have some other transformers coming hopefully in the not too distant future
Great tips. Thanks. Subscribed.
Do u think is better taking the shoes from the client or buy it....
Both work fine, but if you buy the shoes for the client now the price is even higher for them on an already expensive item so just something to consider
Where do you buy kicks that you cutomize
Anywhere and everywhere , no major secret spots unfortunately. Regular retail locations available everywhere
Would you recommend a new artist selling on custom movement ?
We talk with our hands 🖐 all the time where I come from. It’s a language in its self
Any tips on pricing I always feel like im charging to low
We price the way tattoo artists price. If that gives you an idea...
Great stuff!
I know Angelus is thee materials to have it seems. But what brand of paint did you start off of?
Angelus!
Can you please make a video on making a Etsy shop or a website for customizing thanks
interesting video, will definitely look into it for a future video!
Google it
Nice video and cool tips I guess the efficiency part helped the most even though its the most logic one 🐣
Omega Saphir of course! When I look back to when I started I wasn’t even able to crank out 1/8 of the stuff/speed I handle now!
Loved this vid keep em coming 🙏🏾
Im looking to get my own box and tissue paper. Where would get access to those?
Eric Thomas boxes we started out with packlane, then switched to local when we were ready to order in about 4x the quantity of packlane.. tissue paper go through China for sure. Most of these things have to be ordered in pretty large quantities for it make any sense cost wise
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear bet. I appreciate you for that
I made my fist shoe video on my channel because of you !!
This video was Freaking Amazing!!! Thank you from DropKicks Custom🙏🏽🙏🏽
How do you create your own shoe box and paper?
I havent started but I got tons of experience....I hope I cant start up through your steps
Yoo where can we purchase custom brand shoe boxes for our customs?
Francis James try packlane bud
I always wanted to do a customs shoe box but never found anything that work. How were you able to get that done
Packlane.com originally until we went into higher production numbers
Great video as always! Thanks guys ❤️
Ange Lord Art thank you for supporting as always 🙏🙏
Very helpful/informative video bro!
🤘🏼
jesus how do you feel about getting the shoes shiped to home . i havent made a custom pair for anyone yet but i wanted to know when you get your first customer and later on down the rout is that when you use a p.o or the post office?
If anyone else with experience got the answer let me know.
No issue with getting them shipped to your house
Thanks for this I will definitely put your tips to use💯
No problem man!
We should definitely do a collab, you do some great work
What if I want to sell some white slip on vans customs how much would I sell them for if I got them for 50$?
Watch our “what you should be charging “
Video
Who’s that other artist you mentioned @4:25
Lincoln Framhein @gatovalue
Ok I’m a upcoming shoe artist and I wanted to know where to sell the shoes! And if my client want me to design there shoe, how do I get it and ship it back?
Social media works the best with us 🤘🏼
They can ship it to you and then you just ship it back
You could ask them if they need new ones with custom design
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear before they ship it to u do give them your address or have them send it somewhere u could pick it up
David Baptiste yeah you can get a P.O. Box or something similar potentially
Hey
Your videos helped me a lot
And today I got my 10th order
Thanks!!!
That’s awesome congrats!!
Amazing video... Thanks a lot👍
Louie Jh glad you enjoyed it! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thank for the tips
Hey dude, awesome work. I have a few questions for ya. Im planning to do customs sneakers for people, but i dont know the legalities of the work. Do i have to open a business? Do i have to pay the taxes to the government? Or at least for starters maybe i dont have to open business? Thanks
You don’t have to the moment you start painting shoes. If you’re doing it for a while you can move forward with opening a business
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Did you start out like that? If so, when charging people before you have a business opened, would you recommend i ask payment first? Otherwise i risk doing the work and after that people screwing me over...
Josip Eraković yup collect payment up front !
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear about to buy some Angelus supplies and do my first custom sneakers! Very excited! Figuring the preparer, matte finisher and obviously brushes are a must have but what colours set do you suggest? Perhaps the 12 piece set?
Thank you bro 😌 i really appreciate the way you ellaborate the tips and notes on how to prosper in this kind of industry 😊
Thank you!
Thank for the inspiration,I needed it that
This was very helpful
Mikeal Burns glad you enjoyed it bud!
Wats the names of the markers for customizing shoes
I don’t recommend any markers unfortunately, you might find some others who enjoy em though.
Who was that second person 4:22
@gatovalue
Great video. It lets me know im on the right track. Gotta do better social media thank bruh.🙏
Brandon Denton yes man definitly something we can all work on!
Super helpful
Blessings!
Good stuff dude
Thank you
Armanithecreator 🙌🏽🙌🏽 glad you enjoyed
What are the legalities of selling brand name shoes that you have customized?
All the big brands are well aware, they work with some customizers.. have different events with them and even host design contest
Thanks for the quick response. 😎👍
How do you find sneakers easily to keep up the your customers
As long as your customers are paying for the sneakers you’ll be fine just paying market value through resale sites
With this hand movement you would be a great rapper
Lol
All I heard was his hands.
Where to buy the shoes in bulk ?
Kera Dior I’m still trying to look aswell
His right hand 🔄
his arms going crazy
Can u do a full how to start on a 200 dollar budget
Brother you really talk with your arms. You throw more hands than Mayweather.
😭😭😭😭 I get excited to teach !
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear you do a great job.
What a god
He has to be using his hands for an editing que trick. Lol Great Channel Tho My Guy
TLC! woot
nice
u amazing
Rickey Bobby interview hands. 🤣
🤣🤣
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear love your vids bro. 💪🏾
I love how u use ur hands
while talking lol
First youtuber i see that has my last name 😂
This was the audio book on how to get rich by selling shoes
What is he waving at constantly.
Ayyy fuhgedaboutit
bro I can't even listen I'm so distracted by your arms waving
jacob pankratz missing out on good info then 🤷♂️
His arms said⬅️↙️↘️➡️↖️⬅️⬅️➡️↙️↙️⬅️
are you conducting an orchestra or what? You almost knocked over that shoe box
🤷♂️
I love the content...but the hands doc...the hands?!?!?!
Jaison Rhock 🤪🤪
bro his hands are kinda throwing me off ngl, but thanks for the advice fam
Most of the comments are about ur hands 😅
Lolol
My guy you gotta chill out with hand movements. I talk with my hands too but god damn
Ayyyfuhgedaboutit