Shoes…shoes…shoes.  Why is every girl obsessed with shoes?  It was impossible to not become a tomboy growing up competing with an older and a younger brother, but I still managed to inherit the female trait of an undying passion for shoes.

My love for art directly correlates to my love for shoes.  I am not talking about bright pink stilettos or colorful summer wedges (a 6’1″ girl rarely needs those), but rather a love for customized Nikes.  My heart skip a beat when I see a pair of Nike hightops newly inked with an old school Mario and Luigi.  If only they were all featured in neon colors….you can never go wrong with neon.

I have always wanted to start a customizing company alongside a video company (perhaps one day it will become a reality), and the images below are just a quick snapshot of what inspires me.  I am a firm believer that an individual’s shoes best repressent their personality.  Boat shoes = preppy / always prepared with a beer koozie.  Crazy looking designer heels = high maintenance.  Scuffed up shoes = unorganized / not worried about making a good impression.  Sandals = casual / satisfied with a mimosa and a beach chair.  Rain boots = afraid to get wet and let loose or just ultra-prepared.  Custom Nikes = laid back / athletic / stylish / coolest person you know.  I stereotyped everyone (didn’t mean to offend as I have worn them all) and obviously made my Nike category of shoes the most awesome but you see my point.

I love to celebrate the kid inside of myself as often as I can.  These shoes bring me back to the good ole days of playing Nintendo with my brothers and eating pop rocks, not a discussion about politics or how high my rent is being raised next month.

I pulled all of these images from random sites I often visit.  ENJOY!  (and buy me a pair).