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dbnm
10-07-2018, 12:03 PM
My Giro Empire SLX have about 10k miles on them and while not in bad shape, I thought I could spruce them up a bit.

I'm pretty happy with the way these came out.

After shots soon.
dbnm
10-07-2018, 12:34 PM
I'm pretty happy with the fade.
Cicli
10-07-2018, 12:51 PM
Those look good.
Avispa
10-07-2018, 01:21 PM
Nice! You should go into business doing these, there are guys charging $300-400 here where I live doing the same...

Needless to say, their approach is a bit different. :)
CSKeller
10-07-2018, 01:42 PM
Those look nice!! Great job!!
I like your paint a lot better than the plain white.

Will that paint be flexible enough for shoes?
dbnm
10-07-2018, 02:46 PM
Time will tell about the flexibility.



Those look nice!! Great job!!
I like your paint a lot better than the plain white.

Will that paint be flexible enough for shoes?
kramnnim
10-07-2018, 04:47 PM
Nice! You should go into business doing these, there are guys charging $300-400 here where I live doing the same...

Needless to say, their approach is a bit different. :)

I've been wondering what she charges... https://www.instagram.com/caitlinfielder_fineart/
ultraman6970
10-07-2018, 05:28 PM
Looking good, wonder how long it will last.
oldturd
10-07-2018, 05:48 PM
Looks pretty cool. Wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the spray can.

I need to touch mine up and i have much less than 10k on them.. :p
Climb01742
10-07-2018, 06:00 PM
Cool idea, well executed.
dbnm
10-07-2018, 06:23 PM
Thanks!
charliedid
10-07-2018, 10:06 PM
Not too shabby!
SpokeValley
10-08-2018, 10:52 AM
Excellent! Nice "upgrade".
shortwaveradio
10-08-2018, 02:34 PM
Another vote for "damn, that looks better than I would have thought." I love my Empires.
tuscanyswe
10-08-2018, 02:42 PM
Oh good job!
drewskey
10-08-2018, 03:53 PM
Nice!

While I haven't painted any shoes per-say, I do know that Angelus makes a product for this!

https://www.amazon.com/Angelus-Glitterlites-Flexible-Glittercoat-Paint-1oz-Candy/dp/B00B8ZLIZC
pasadena
10-08-2018, 03:56 PM
it's best to use leather/fabric paints. With a light spray you did, that may hold on but it will crack and flake off as you wipe them/clean them/etc

Love my Empire SLX's too, they are my fav shoes
Waldo
10-08-2018, 05:49 PM
... but the added rotational mass...
ultraman6970
10-08-2018, 09:21 PM
:)
Louis
10-08-2018, 09:28 PM
Could you do something like these for my Sidis?

https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/wizard-of-oz-slippers.jpg?w=1000&h=563&crop=1
velofinds
10-09-2018, 11:30 AM
Dude, what? That came out awesome :hello:
bianchi10
10-09-2018, 11:31 AM
They came out great man!!
veggieburger
10-09-2018, 11:46 AM
Those are really sharp. Very nicely done.
pdonk
10-09-2018, 12:30 PM
My question is how do you do 10 000 miles and have your shoes still look so good?

I've got 4000 on a pair of shoes (another brand but still) and they are in rough shape I may get another season out of them.
sillverchevy
10-09-2018, 04:53 PM
They came out great. Wonder about the paint flexing as well. Keep us posted, please;)
dbnm
10-09-2018, 05:01 PM
I've done two rides since painting them, and so far so good.
FastforaSlowGuy
10-10-2018, 01:50 PM
Those look awesome. Now I really, really want to do this. Maybe I'll look at that shoe paint on Amazon for a weekend project...
mac.
10-10-2018, 02:40 PM
Wow, a job well done! Might have to try something like this soon.
pasadena
10-10-2018, 09:45 PM
There is a good video if you want to do a simple weekend job
prep is the most important step
acetone (nail polish remover-is cheap and avail anywhere)
masking tape
brushes or airbrush

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo_s_TPKCuI&t=301s
coreyaugustus
11-22-2019, 10:57 AM
Reviving this thread for purposes of asking how the paint held up over a year of use? Any lessons learned, long-term recommendations?
kppolich
12-02-2020, 09:22 PM
update?
Louis
12-02-2020, 10:26 PM
Those shoes are almost as hip as Cipo's.

(I debated whether I should post the one where he's on the bike naked, but decide to go with this one instead.)

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRukkZIsTPQGhuT-JrYAbmFSD1c6-guoXAscg&usqp=CAU
samkl
12-03-2020, 12:14 AM
Huh, nice initiative, but I can't imagine that's gonna last more than a couple rides...
accordvsick
12-03-2020, 11:33 AM
Very cool - Angelus paint might flex a little better.
Dave
12-03-2020, 12:03 PM
Use something made for vinyl. It should hold up reasonably well.

https://www.duplicolor.com/product/vinyl-and-fabric-coating/
dbnm
12-03-2020, 12:31 PM
The paint and the shoes held up reasonably. I sold them a few months back.

I will probably paint another pair of shoes in the spring.
Robot870
12-03-2020, 12:35 PM
Looks great! I love spray painted everything!!