Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with shoe designs lately, and I got this idea stuck in my head – a dark green Celtics colorway. You know, like, really leaning into that Boston vibe. And I decided to just go for it.
I started by grabbing a pair of basic white shoes, nothing fancy, just something to experiment on. Then I hit up the store and picked up some different shades of green fabric paint. I wanted that deep, rich green like the Celtics’ jerseys, not some light, wimpy green.
I spent a good chunk of time just mixing the paints. Trying to get that perfect Celtics green was way harder than I thought! I ended up using mostly a dark forest green, with a little bit of black mixed in to deepen it up, and just a touch of a brighter green to give it some life.
- Prepped the shoes: I cleaned them really good and taped off the parts I didn’t want to get paint on.
- Started painting: I used a few different brushes, some for the bigger areas and some tiny ones for the details. It was a real test of patience.
- Layered it up: One coat wasn’t going to cut it. I applied a couple of layers, letting each one dry completely before the next. I figured, if the Boston Celtics are gearing up for the 2024-2025 NBA season, I can spend a little extra time to make these shoes look good.
- Sealed it: After all that work, I sprayed the shoes with a sealant to protect the paint and make it last longer.
Steps I did:
It took a few days, working on and off, but I finally finished them! They turned out pretty sweet if I do say so myself. The color is on point – that dark green is just what I was going for. It’s like the shoes themselves are ready to hit the court. It’s kind of like that “two-tone color-blocking”, but a little bit more customized, you know?
I wore them out the other day, and a couple of people actually asked me where I got them. I just smiled and said, “Oh, these? I made them myself.” Feels good to rock something unique that you made with your own hands. Next time, I might try adding some gold accents, maybe around the swoosh. We’ll see!