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Customise Authentic Nike Sneakers In SG With Hand Painted Art Featuring Sailor Moon, Sanrio & More

Customise Authentic Nike Sneakers In SG With Hand Painted Art Featuring Sailor Moon, Sanrio & More

Fashion Footwear
By Wei Yin on 03 Jul 2021
Digital Editor

The new Nike Air Force 1 '07 in pink is beautiful, but nothing beats having a pair of sneakers customised entirely for you, according to your style and preference.

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Local artist Shixian, who is also an interior designer, customises authentic Nike sneakers with intricately hand drawn pieces featuring anime and cartoon characters. So if you are looking to get a pair of your own, now's the time to do so because there's already a waitlist!

Read on to find out more!

Shixian customised sneakers waves and mountains Photo from @shixian.lu via Instagram

The idea of adding pizzazz to mundane sneakers first came to Shixian when she was in university. She started out by watching YouTube tutorials and decided to kickstart her customisation business when friends prompted her to.

Shixian mostly did Japanese-inspired art such as waves and florals, but has since expanded her craft to drawing anime characters, which have been very well-received by Singaporeans.

Shixian Naruto customised nike sneakers Photo from @shixian.lu via Instagram

Each pair of sneaker is intricately hand painted using leather paint, then protected with an acrylic sealant. The entire customisation process typically takes three to four weeks, and you will have to write in through a form with your ideas so that Shixian gets a grasp of the style you are going for.

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She will also provide a digital mockup so you have a rough visualisation of what the end product will look like.

Check out more of her designs:

Shixian Totoro sneakersPhoto from @shixian.lu via Instagram

A My Neighbour Totoro and Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover!

Shixian Sailor Moon customised sneakersPhoto from @shixian.lu via Instagram

Sailor Moon-themed sneakers to help you fight evil by moonlight. Did you notice the cats hanging off the Swoosh?

Shixian BTS customised sneakersPhoto from @shixian.lu via Instagram

K-pop fans rejoice, because Shixian is able to transform your dreams into reality too, like these sneakers featuring BTS.

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Shixian The Little Mermaid customised sneakersPhoto from @shixian.lu via Instagram

Anime-themed sneakers are not your cup of tea? Shixian is also capable of painting other adorable characters like The Little Mermaid.

Shixian Sanrio customised sneakersPhoto from @shixian.lu via Instagram

You are also in luck if you are a Sanrio fan! This cute My Melody and Kuromi design in pink adds a pop of colour to the otherwise plain-looking sneakers.

Shixian LINE FRIENDS customised sneakersPhoto from @shixian.lu via Instagram

How about LINE FRIENDS-themed sneakers?

Shixian floral customised sneakersPhoto from @shixian.lu via Instagram

Or go for floral designs that will stand the test of time, and can easily complement any outfit.

Customisations generally range from $350 to $550, depending on the complexity of the design. The prices include a brand new pair of Nike sneakers ordered to your size.

Shixian currently has a waitlist of more than one month, so act fast if you are planning to get a pair for yourself or a loved one!

Send in your enquiry here and check out Shixian's Instagram account for more designs.

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Text by: GirlStyle SG