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Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Nerf” Custom

Joe — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:17:03 +0000

Mache is on a mission to reclaim his title as one of the worlds most talented sneaker customizer. He had the blogs buzzin’ back in December over his LeBron 9 “Nerf” and earlier this year over the LeBron 9 “South Beach”. Grabbing media attention yet attention, Mache presents the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Nerf”, which, like the LeBron 9 before it, features a color palette inspired by the Zoom KD IV “Nerf”. To give you an idea of how closely related they are in terms of color and design, Mache provided us with a photo that shows his Nerf versions of the LeBron 9 and Zoom Kobe VI alongside Nike Basketball’s version of the Zoom KD IV. The three look so great together, it almost brings a tear to our eye that there wasn’t an official pack like this. Take a look at the sneakers below and leave us your opinions in the comments.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI "Nerf" Custom

Nike LeBron 9 “South Beach” Custom

Joe — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:47:19 +0000

According to Jason Petrie, the Nike LeBron 9 won’t be releasing in a Miami Vice-inspired colorway like the Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach”. That may put a frown on the face of fans who hoped otherwise, but it translates to dollar signs for sneaker customizers. The first customizer to fill the void of there not being a South Beach version of the LeBron 9 is an artist by the name of D@ Prince. Using the black-on-black LeBron 9 as a template, Prince gave the sneakers the South Beach treatment by filling the base of the upper with a vibrant shade of turquoise, then working in pink and black accents on the branding and laces. If Nike Basketball were to release a South Beach version of LeBron’s new signature sneaker and it appeared like so, would you be standing in line to get a pair? Take a look at the sneakers below and let us know in the comments.

Nike LeBron 9 "South Beach" Custom

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Nike LeBron “Nerf” Custom Up For Auction

Joe — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:45:27 +0000

When images of Mache’s Nike LeBron 9 “Nerf” Custom hit the web a few days ago his inbox was instantly flooded with emails requesting him to make another pair. Due to the high demand, he decided to answer the call of his fans and do a limited run of 12 pairs. Eleven of them have already been claimed for and the 12th and final pair is up for auction now on eBay. Bidding has only been live for a few hours and there’s already 14 bids behind the sneakers, the highest at this time being $690. There’s still 4 days left to bid, so it’ll be interesting to see how much higher that number climbs. Take another look at the sneakers below and check out the auction for yourself on eBay.

Nike LeBron 9 "Nerf" Customs

Nike LeBron 9 “Nerf” Customs

Joe — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:59:29 +0000

When it comes to custom sneakers, Mache is on top of his game. The Connecticut-based artist is handy with a brush to say the least, producing some of the most jaw-dropping customs ever showcased on Sneaker Obsession. Today, Mache gives us a peek at his latest custom creation, the Nike LeBron 9 “Nerf”. Inspired by the recently-released Nike Zoom KD IV “Nerf”, Mache transferred the color scheme from Kevin Durant’s signature sneaker over to LeBron’s, going as far as even duplicating the splatter effect. Given the flawless paint job and matching color tones, the sneakers could almost pass for an official release. And with that we ask you, if Nike were to release a Nerf-inspired version of the LeBron 9 like the one shown below, would you cop a pair? Follow jump to check out the photos and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Nike LeBron 9 "Nerf" Customs

Air Jordan 3 x Nike Zoom Kobe VI “All-Star” Customs

Joe — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:55:02 +0000

Love em or hate em. Custom Air Jordan’s are more popular then they’ve ever been, replacing the Dunk and Air Force 1, which, at one point, were the most popular sneakers to customize. We’ve showcased several custom J’s over the years and today we bring you a look at yet another pair. Sneaker customizer El Cappy utilized the iconic Air Jordan 3 for his latest project, working the sneakers over to include a theme inspired by the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “All-Star”. El Cappy replicated the design by hand painting the sneakers with the same red-to-black gradient found on Kobe’s kicks. Taking it a step further, he incorporated a scaly snakeskin-like pattern throughout the upper, painting each scale one-by-one. Finer detailing includes blacked out elephant print, a black midsole and tongue, red Jumpman logo’s and hits of white on the mudguard, outsole and heel panel. Grab a detailed look at the sneakers below and let us know in the comments section what you think of the final outcome.

Air Jordan 3 x Nike Zoom Kobe VI "All-Star" Customs

Nike Dunk Low “Jordan Retro Cards” Customs

Joe — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:24:30 +0000

Sneaker customizer Jake Ferrato hits us with a look at his newest custom sneaker.

Using a Nike Dunk Low as a template, Jake, who’s better known simply as JBF in the sneaker community, created a pair of customs that pay tribute to the old Air Jordan retro cards. The Dunks, which you’ll notice are Swooshless, feature a Chicago Bulls-like colorway of red suede and white and black leather. Images of the Jordan retro cards (1-14) are showcased on the midpanel and around the ankle, on a custom fabric made by JBF. The Swoosh was removed in an attempt to left the graphics shine without any distractions. Furthermore, Michael Jordan is pictured on the tongue tag in the Jumpman position and his number, 23, is embroidered in red on the heel tag.

JBF is offering no-more than 3 pairs of the shoes for sale, which you can order in your size through his webstore, so get a closer look at them below and put in your order now if you’re interested. And if you’re not already, follow JBF on Twitter at @JBFCustoms. Once he reaches 1,000 followers he’ll be giving away a free pair of customs.

Air Jordan 6 “Raptor” Customs

Joe — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:59:30 +0000

Mizzee pulls double-duty on the Air Jordan 6 this week.

In addition to the Air Jordan 4 “Cement” we just showed you, Miz also created the Air Jordan 6 “Raptor” seen here. Obviously, the sneakers recreate the look of the Air Jordan 7 “Raptor”, featuring the exact same black, red and purple color palette as the Raptor’s in the exact same fashion.

If Jordan Brand were to release a Raptor-inspired Air Jordan 6 like we see here, could they count your money? Take a look at the sneakers below and let us know your opinion on the sneakers and how you feel about custom Air Jordan’s in general.

Air Jordan 6 “Cement” Customs

Joe — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:34:18 +0000

Custom Air Jordan’s are a touchy subject. While some sneaker heads drool over the custom creations and wish Jordan Brand would take note, others feel the sneakers come off looking like they belong on one of those sketchy websites selling fake Jordans for $39.99.

The debate has come up several times this year thanks to Mizzee and his custom Air Jordan’s inspired by other Air Jordan’s. For example, the Air Jordan 6 “Cool Grey” inspired by the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey, the Air Jordan 6 “Bordeaux” inspired by the Air Jordan 7 “Bordeaux” and the Air Jordan 6 “Hare” inspired by the Air Jordan 7 “Hare”.

Adding to the controversy he’s already stirred up, Miz presents the Air Jordan 6 “Cement”. Inspired by the Air Jordan 4 “Cement”, which is scheduled to return next year, the sneakers feature a white leather upper with grey-and-black speckles on the tongue, midsole, and heel tab, complimented with a dab of red on the branding. Can’t say they’re one of my favorite customs from Miz, but they’re definitely clean to say the least.

Nike Dunk High “Geisha” Custom

Joe — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:22:29 +0000

Taking a break from his routine SB Blazer creations, sneaker customizer JBF works his magic on a pair of Nike Dunks.

The custom sneakers, dubbed “Geisha”, feature soft purple suede on the toe, midfoot and Swoosh sections of the upper, while a white floral-print brocade material lines the remaining panels. Subtle hints of blue appear on the heel pull tab and on the JBF-branded tongue tags for some added flavor, and a white quilted lining ensures a comfy fit.

If you haven’t guessed it, the sneakers have a Japanese-style theme to them. Their nickname, Gesiha, is the word used to refer to traditional Japanese dancers, and brocade is a silk-like material that’s been used in Japanese fashion for ages.

Take a detailed look at the sneakers below and if you’re interested in purchasing a pair, contact JBF on Twitter at @JBFCustoms.

Nike SB Blazer “Taylor Gang” Customs

Joe — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:04:55 +0000

Taylor Gang or die!!

Wiz Khalifa fans will surely be excited to see JBFcustoms latest custom sneaker. After creating a SB Blazer earlier this year honoring Curren$y and his JETLIFE lifestyle, JBFcustoms designs a pair to represent Wiz Khalifa and his Taylor Gang family. Black premium suede constructs the entire base of the upper, complimented with yellow contrast stitching throughout. A special material JBFcustoms made from real ZigZag rolling papers is used to fabricate the Swooshes. The material is also visible on the backing of the paper airplane cutout on the heel. Furthermore, the tongue is tatted up with a black and yellow Taylor Gang logo to make their affiliation with the crew apparent, and a white sole separates your feet from the ground.

If your a Wiz fan and ride with Taylor Gang, you can scoop these custom Nike SB Blazer’s up through the JBFcustoms webstore. Only 20 pairs will be produced in made-to-order sizes for $500 a piece.

If you’re a fan of JBFcustoms work hit him up on Twitter at @JBFcustoms and let him know. But not before you check out the detailed photos below of his “Taylor Gang” Nike SB Blazers.