My third attempt at handmade custom sneakers – custom Nike Air Max 1 ‘Black Cement’ inspired by the iconic Air Jordan 3 Black Cement.
This is my third pair of custom Nike Air Max 1’s to make from the sole up and I’m super happy with how they turned out. Each panel has been hand cut, stitched in place, and formed by hand using traditional cobbler techniques. The perforated details were also all hand punched – dot by dot.
Lining materials:
Scuba – Grey from Vibes & Scribes
Sheep Skin Nappa from Mulch Leather Co.
Foams and re-enforcements from various sources.
Midsole:
Nike Air Max 1 White/Summit White/Black from Nike
The Inspiration
Source: StockX
Disclaimer: This pair of custom Nike Air Max 1’s are not an official Nike product or collaboration. They are a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience. For more information on each stage of the project visit our Instagram.
Partnerships
I’m very open to partnerships, so if you are a supplier of shoemaking tools, materials, or products and would like to partner up to promote them through our various social channels, feel free to get in touch.
I had another look at custom Air Max 1 colourways and I finally have a design that I’m happy with, so much so that I’ve already asked for and signed off on a leather quote…
Custom Nike Air Max 1 Black Cement
My third attempt at handmade custom sneakers – custom Nike Air Max 1 ‘Black Cement’ inspired by the iconic Air Jordan 3 Black Cement.
This is my third pair of custom Nike Air Max 1’s to make from the sole up and I’m super happy with how they turned out. Each panel has been hand cut, stitched in place, and formed by hand using traditional cobbler techniques. The perforated details were also all hand punched – dot by dot.
Materials Used
Leathers used for the upper:
Paintbox – Black
Sneaker – Black
Suede – Ferrari
Suede – Dove
All from A & A Crack
Elephant print from Sneaker Crafted
Lining materials:
Scuba – Grey from Vibes & Scribes
Sheep Skin Nappa from Mulch Leather Co.
Foams and re-enforcements from various sources.
Midsole:
Nike Air Max 1 White/Summit White/Black from Nike
The Inspiration
Source: StockX
Disclaimer: This pair of custom Nike Air Max 1’s are not an official Nike product or collaboration. They are a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience. For more information on each stage of the project visit our Instagram.
Partnerships
I’m very open to partnerships, so if you are a supplier of shoemaking tools, materials, or products and would like to partner up to promote them through our various social channels, feel free to get in touch.
email: partnerships@somy.ie
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