This Custom Shop Transforms Sneakers into Car-Matching Livery Homages.

      Mr. Simply Custom

      When you take pride in something, you inevitably want to display it—whether it be your child, pet, or vehicle. Shoes have become a modern canvas for such expressions. Professional athletes, for instance, often express their identities through their footwear. The car culture shares similar sentiments, and we’ve discovered someone who can transform your favorite liveries into footwear.

      Mr. Simply Custom is a custom design shop in Indonesia “combining fashion and art.” While they can create custom artwork on various items like bags, wallets, and gadgets, their primary focus is on shoes. You can explore the shop's “Take my money!” sneaker concepts on Instagram, with full collections available on their website.

      As anticipated, the cars section features well-known pop culture references, such as Initial D and the Fast & Furious franchise, alongside sneaker designs inspired by Formula 1 teams and other iconic liveries like Subaru‘s blue and gold rally colors or Gulf’s recognizable blue and orange. And “Mr. S” isn’t just an enthusiastic fan; he has collaborated with figures like drift king Keiichi Tsuchiya and widebody kit experts Liberty Walk.

      What sets Mr. S apart from other sneaker concept creators on social media is that his car-themed designs are actually available for purchase. Furthermore, they won't break the bank, especially for sneaker enthusiasts.

      Prices start in the mid-$300 range and go up to the mid-$400s depending on the shoe size and style. Currently, only men’s sizes from 6 to 13 are offered. Unfortunately, I’m out of luck as I would require a size 5 or 5.5 in men’s. [insert crying emoji here]

      Mr. Simply Custom

      Nike appears to be the preferred brand, with the Dunk Low being the most common style. This lifestyle shoe retails from $115 to $160 straight from the factory. Not a fan of low tops? There are several designs available on the Air Jordan 1, priced at $125 from the Swoosh brand. Adding Mr. S's custom paintwork means you’ll be looking at a starting price of at least $410. There are also some Air Force 1s available, and you can likely request a style if it’s not listed for your design.

      Since these are custom items, remember that all sales are final. Mr. S doesn’t maintain an inventory; instead, each piece is made to order, with a processing time of 6 to 8 weeks. However, for those whose feet fit within the average size range, worldwide shipping is complimentary, though taxes and any necessary customs fees will be added.

      While not every concept showcased on Mr. S’s social media is for sale, a substantial number are available. And, as with anything else, if you’re willing to spend enough, a price could likely be set for something you really want.

      Are there any other intersections between car culture and fashion that we should be aware of? Feel free to reach out at [email protected].