I’m so excited to share these custom Sonic and Mario Bros Nikes! These were originally meant to be a practice pair, but as projects piled up, they got delayed. Now that they’re finished, I have to say—I love how they turned out so much that I wish I had put the design on some AF1 highs instead!
The plan was to use these as my new chalk art shoes, which is why I kept the design simple and playful. But if you’ve ever done chalk art, you know how messy things get when you’re sitting, crawling, and moving all over the street. I realized these kicks deserve more than a short lifespan getting worn down at art events—they deserve to shine a little longer! I think they’ll be perfect for when I’m teaching camps or workshops, or even as just-for-fun shoes when I’m out and about.
The Design:
One shoe has a laid-back version of Sonic relaxing on the swoosh. The swoosh is golden/yellow with some sparkles to mimic the rings he notoriously collects in the game. I love incorporating the swoosh or elements within the shoe into the design as an interactive element.
The other shoe shows off Mario & Luigi. Mario is popping out from the swoosh (green like the green tubes) and I thought it would be funny to have Luigi hanging from the tag of the shoe at the top towards the ankle. Another interactive element that seemed very fitting for Luigi’s character.
Which side of the shoe is your favorite—Sonic or Mario/Luigi? I can’t pick!
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