DIY Sneakers: From studs and sequins to Missoni stripes and mink tongues (really!), everything you need to personalize your kicks

All this Spring weather has us busting out our sneakers. If you’re looking for something a little more fun than your basic shoe, try some of these DIY projects and make a personalized pair!

Missoni striped sneakers from Refinery 29

These are super easy, and you’ve likely got all the materials around the house already: stiff paper, markers, a ruler, a pencil and some scissors. Once you’ve made the zigzag stencil, why not throw some stripes on a few other items, too?

Glitter Sneakers from Love, Maegan & Honestly, WTF

These will definitely put a Spring spring in your step. Mix up the colours or texture of the glitter for even more pop. Honestly, WTF’s version are a bit less messy to make, so keep that in mind if you co-habitate with cranky people.

Nautical, Prada-inspired platforms by A Pair & A Spare

These are perfect for summer, on-trend with the current platform craze, and have a polished feel.


Sequined sneakers from Stripes & Sequins

Add some sparkle to your sneakers without going full-on glitter. You can adapt this to add as many or as few sequins as you like!

Studded Converse from Chictopia

Add a little edge to classic kicks with some silver studs. 

Mink Tongues from In(decorous) Taste

Make a luxe transition from winter to spring with these soft-tongued sneaks.

How to Paint Shoes from Dweam

The basics: how to transform your shoes using paint and paintbrushes