How to Rock Red and White Dunks: Styling Tips & Tricks.

by Tan161130.

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to customize a pair of shoes for a while, and I finally decided to do it. I picked up some “red and white dunks” because, well, they’re classic, and the color combo is pretty fire. Here’s how the whole thing went down.

How to Rock Red and White Dunks: Styling Tips & Tricks.

Getting Started

First, I grabbed a pair of white dunks. Finding them in my size was a bit of a mission, had to check a few stores, but I finally scored a pair.

Prepping the Shoes

  • I cleaned the shoes with some leather cleaner. Gotta make sure that paint sticks, right?

  • Next I used masking tape, the blue painter’s kind, and taped off all the areas I wanted to stay white. This part took the longest, gotta be super precise, or it’ll look messy. I spent extra time around the swoosh and the midsole.

Painting Time

  • I went with some leather paint. It took a few coats to get the red nice and vibrant. I applied thin layers and let each one dry completely before the next. Patience is key, folks!

  • After the red was totally dry, I carefully removed the tape. This is the scary part, but it all came off clean, thank goodness.

    How to Rock Red and White Dunks: Styling Tips & Tricks.

Finishing Touches

  • Once everything was dry,I sprayed the shoes with a leather sealant. Protect that hard work, you know? Make sure it protect the new red color well.

The Result

And that’s it! Now I’ve got a fresh pair of custom red and white dunks. They look pretty sick, if I do say so myself. It was a fun little project, and I’m already thinking about what shoes to customize next.

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