size? captures: Creators Series – How to customise shoes with Elliott Strausa
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On the next instalment of our size? captures: Creators Series, we’re back at De Montfort University and catching up with Footwear Design Student Elliott Strausa.
A self-confessed size? and New Balance fan, Elliott has created a conceptual size? x New Balance collaboration by taking the brand’s 997H runner, deconstructing it, and putting it back together with a few size?-inspired tweaks.
Keep on reading and we’ll talk you through his process so that you can try it at home.
How to deconstruct and reconstruct a shoe
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Deconstruct each panel
Firstly, using a needle, carefully remove all stitching from the shoes upper panels and remove the ‘N’ logo.
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Changing the shoe’s stitching
Follow the shoe’s original stitching lines with a different colour thread and stitch back together using a needle.
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Painting the shoe’s logo
While the ‘N’ logo is still removed, use acrylic paint to delicately paint around its border and wait for it to dry.
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Reattach the deconstructed panels
Again, follow the original stitching lines of the shoe’s logo and attach using a thread and needle.
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Add your laces
Finally, add the original laces – or switch it up with a new set if you fancy – to finish off the customised aesthetic.
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Keep checking on the size? blog for more size? captures: Creators Series instalments and head over to the Creators Series Hub for previous editions.