CUSTOMIZING YOUR BOOTS [2] - Tips and tricks here plz!

I've heard it damages the structure of the boot, so wouldn't recommend that. I'd say just paint them black mate.

 

Cheers Jon

 

Behind the middle stripe of the Copa, there's a big seam. Not sure if it applies to WC but I can only assume.

 

Kiongsm,

on your mixed sole legend's.....have you wore them yet?
How did you get on with the inserts in the front of the boot, did you get it flush to the inside of the sole?
I think i may have asked you b4 on this when you done your morelia but do you get any rubbing on your toes with the studs at the front of the boot?
I converted a pair of umbro speciali & ive only worn them a couple of times due to the insert not being fully flush & it giving me blisters on my toes.

 

colin,

actually the nike legend 4 was converted for my teamate, i think not worn for games yet

the 2 nuts in front are the most challenging!

after drilling the holes, i use my finger to kinda push it in a bit

then covering the upper with a thick towel and i just hammer it thru!

it's kinda experiment, as i warned my teamate tht there will be some risk of damage

but it turns out pretty ok

the other 4 nuts - 2 mid n 2 rear, i use a big screw with a big flat surface and hammer it from the other end

yeah, the front 2 nuts are not 100% flushed into the footbed, just tight enuff

there may be some studs pressure felt

but if the insole is good, then it shd be minimized

the nike legend 4 is not the best boot to be converted, the 2 mid and 2 rear studs/blades has hollow hole after being cut-off, the surface is not sold flat as most boots

oh, i didn't convert my morelia, i just added 2 studs at the heel > so, it's a 6x4 SI

but i did with my ignitus MD, will hv to remove the 2 rear moulded blades as well - studs pressure felt, so it shd be a 4x4 > tho' the front is 4 exchangeable + a few of the moulded blades in between

i just love the morelia SI in 6x4 > superb!!!!!

 

I'm thinking of blacking out the teal color from my CTRs, would 1oz of angelus be enough paint or should I just grab the 4oz bottle? Thanks

 

1oz is plenty. I would like to stress for everyone who is struggling with this method that you need to apply very thin layers at a time. I have tried this method several different ways. if you have leather dye also apply one coat of this first and let it dry. between each coat of paint make sure the previous coat is definitely dry unless it will rub off.

 

that white, black and red one looks awesome

 

Hey guys. I got a little bored, so decided to customize my turfs. what do you think

 

Hey everyone, just thought I would drop by and post some pics of a little project I'm working on!
Currently in the process of blacking out my CTR360 trequartistas. I've only applied one rough coat so far, but they are looking quite decent!

 

Hey guys here's my work in progress. what you think

 

Those have got potential, can't wait to see the finish product.

 

Thanks. Still needs more work but this is what I got so far.



I'm considering doing it over.

 

I have some red adipures IV and I have removed the seams on all the adidas stripes. It is possible but the stripes have two seams. You have to carefully remove the white thread because there is also black thread holding up the boot.

 

Hey pal, it's just what I've heard! I'm sure you can do it, but as you say you'd have to be extremely careful!

 

I will upload pictures later

 

My Adipure IV

 

For some reason i expected them to look more similar to these
obviously with the front stitching

 

They would have looked like that but there is no stitching on those Panfola D'oro...the holes on the adipure are there because there was stitching because of the adidas stripes

 

The outside right boot.. is that a whole straight through, or is there still lining?

 

There are still a couple of stitchings holding up the boot...I accidently cut it with the seam ripper

 

Had a shitty pair of mundial turfs so decided to make a little project out of it. The pic is a little sloppy, but i cleaned them up nice and they look awesome (in my opinion). Cut off the lace cover and used acrylic paint. The whole bottom's are yellow as well. Let me know what yall think!!

 

look good man, questionable laces but thats just personal preference

 

Just 2 noob questions here,
1) What kinda brush to paint the shoe?
2) Is the paint will help the boots leather last longer as well?