Top 10 Creepiest Custom Sneakers – Sneaker Custom Shop

Halloween provides plenty of thematic inspiration for sneaker colorways. Over the years, brands have routinely released horrifying designs to mark the occasion – both properly scary executions and absolute horror shows. However, independent customizers and design houses are showing the big brands how it’s done when it comes to creating spooky kicks. From ghosts to gore, these custom sneakers are sure to send shivers down your spine. So, reader beware – you’re in for a scare!

## Winged Bat Shoes by Vandy the Pink

Vandy the Pink has been pushing the boundaries of sneaker customization with each passing year, and the winged Bat Shoes may be their most audacious creation yet. Using blank Air Force 1s as a base, these shoes feature cut and sewn leather wings that can be attached to the eyestays by threading the shoelaces through them. Although the announcement came just days before Halloween 2019, pairs won’t arrive until late November or wait until Halloween 2020. Whether you rock them during the summer or save them for next Halloween, these shoes are bound to turn heads.

## Freddy-Themed Air Jordan 6 by El Cappy

Freddy-themed custom sneakers are quite popular, but El Cappy’s Air Jordan 6 customs from 2012 still stand out. With clean strokes and quality paint, these shoes pay homage to the homicidal horror movie character. El Cappy’s attention to detail makes these sneakers a literal killer.

## Skeleton Old Skools by SBTG

No custom sneaker list would be complete without an entry from SBTG, also known as Sabotage. Mark Ong, the Singaporean artist behind SBTG, has been making a name for himself with his work since the early 2000s. This Halloween, SBTG created a whole family of spooky sneakers. The matching skeletal Old Skools, complete with furry leopard-print Jazz stripes, showcase the team’s incredible talent for customization. These shoes may not be the most visually visceral on the list, but they prove that SBTG knows how to create a spooky and stylish sneaker.

## Pennywise Custom Nike Hyperdunk X by Kickstradomis

Kickstradomis is well-known for customizing sneakers for NBA stars, and during Halloween 2018, they took things to a whole new level. Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns rocked Pennywise-painted Nike Hyperdunk Xs, adding an extra scare factor to his game. While 2019’s scary sneaker has yet to be revealed, one can only imagine what horrors Kickstradomis has in store for us.

## Beetlejuice-Themed Nike Dunks by Mache

Mache, the OG customizer, created these Beetlejuice-themed Nike Dunks that are a true work of art. The expertly painted upper seamlessly blends the Swoosh branding into the ghoulish backdrop, while the face-warping on the medial side takes creepiness to a whole new level. These shoes are sure to make you do more than just say „Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!“

## Bad Bear Breaking Bad Custom by Revive Customs

While not strictly a sneaker inspired by horror movies, the ‚Bad BeAr‘ Breaking Bad homage from Revive Customs is undeniably creepy. Evan Macpherson, the artist behind Revive Customs, added gory details to Jeremy Scott’s iconic adidas collaboration. The teddy bear heads on these sneakers were singed and ‚blinded‘, creating a truly eerie look. This custom brings a whole new meaning to the phrase „Say my name.“

Chucky-Inspired Custom by Diversitile

Customizing sneakers may be fun, but Diversitile proved that it’s definitely not „Child’s Play“ with their Chucky-inspired creation. These kicks feature a stitched Chucky face on the tongues, complete with ragged hair. But it’s not just the custom fabrication that’s impressive – the reconstructed upper, made of denim, leather, and painted panels, showcases the experts‘ creativity and attention to detail. With these sneakers, Diversitile proves that they’re far from amateurs in the custom game.

## Ghostbusters-Inspired Nike Air Foamposites by Chef

Glow-in-the-dark is a popular effect associated with horror-themed sneakers, and Chef, also known as Brian Spar, applied it with expertise. During the mid-2010s Nike Air Foamposite craze, Chef released a limited run of Ghostbusters-inspired pairs complete with oozing slime. These customs are so good, you’ll be wondering who you’re gonna call.

## Joker-Themed Air Jordan 1 by Daniel Cordas

Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in Joker may be more confronting than outright scary, but the costuming for the character provides plenty of creative inspiration. Daniel Cordas took the Air Jordan 1 silhouette and created a custom design that is both simple and bone-chilling. The stark photo-realism and gaunt stare on these shoes make them a true work of art. Just be careful not to stare too long, or the scares might grow bigger!

## Maison Margiela GAT with Fanged Skull

Although not officially a custom, one of the scariest in-house horror-themed sneakers comes from Maison Margiela. The obscure GAT from 2008 features a menacing fanged skull on the left foot, and as the sneakers get scuffed and worn, the graphic becomes more dilapidated, adding to its creepy allure. This sneaker may give you nightmares, but the real horror lies in the resale prices.

So, as Halloween approaches, if you’re looking to up your sneaker game and add a touch of horror to your footwear collection, these top 10 creepiest custom sneakers are sure to satisfy your spooky cravings. Whether it’s winged bats, Freddy Krueger, or ghoulish skulls, these designs will make a statement and keep the scares alive all year round.

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Sources:
– Vandy The Pink
– El Cappy
– SBTG
– Kickstradomis
– Mache
– Revive Customs
– Diversitile
– Chef
– Daniel Cordas
– Maison Margiela