Hey sneakerheads and fashion lovers!
Let's be honest: there is hardly anything better than a fresh couple of sneakers, right? But what happens when your former favorite sneakers are slowly losing shine? Just throw away? Under no circumstances! Today I will show you why sneakers upcycling is the perfect solution to breathe new life into old shoes - and how you can get really creative.
Warum Sneaker Upcycling?
Upcycling means giving old or worn things a new look or a new function. Sneaker upcycling is about embellishing and upgrading your worn favorite sneakers individually. So you can:
- Express your very own style
- Protect resources and protect the environment
- Enhance and maintain models
- Especially in the sneaker community, unique and individuality are celebrated. With upcycling you definitely lift yourself off the crowd!
Cool ideas for your sneaker upcycling
- New laces: Even small details such as colorful or patterned shoelaces from our shop can make miracles.
- Custom Painting: With acrylic paints or special textile colors, you can bring samples, lettering or complete new designs to your sneakers.
- Patchwork and fabric inserts: defects? No problem! You can set creative highlights with patches or colorful fabrics.
- DIP DYE Looks: With special color baths you can give your sneakers a fresh color gradient.
- Exchange of elements: new insoles, fresh laces or even reworking the Tongues turn old classics real eye -catchers.
What you need
- Your old sneakers (of course!)
- Colors, brushes, fabrics or patches
- High quality laces-of course you can find us ;-)
- Protection spray for the final look
- A big portion of creativity and fun!
Your style, your rules
With sneaker upcycling there is no right or wrong. You decide how wild, colorful or minimalist your new look. The only important thing is that the sneaker should wear your statement. And if you just look for small changes without grasping straight to the brush, then have a look at ours Premium laces over. Sometimes a small detail is enough to give your favorite couple a new spirit!
So-ready for your next DIY adventure?
Don't let your old treads dust. Bring her to the next level and show the world how unique your style really is.
Stay Creative, your Lace Place Team
P.S.: When you have completed your upcycling project, mark us on Instagram with #laCeplace. We celebrate your works!