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For many of us, sneakers are a form of self-expression. And what better way to take that a step further than to customize what we put on our feet? While there are sneaker customizers out there that can be commissioned to create almost anything you can dream up, there’s a much easier route. Many of the biggest sneaker companies offer their own customization programs, where you can give your own spin to some of their most popular models. We’ve ranked the current best of the bunch, based on the models and options available.
adidas Tubular Runner Classic
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Price: $125
Standard Price: $110
Estimated Wait Time: 3-4 Weeks
Adidas is not only offering the Tubular Runner Classic for customization, but even Native and Primeknit editions of the model (although there an up charge for those versions).
adidas Pure Boost
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Price: $140
Standard Price: $120
Estimated Wait Time: 3-4 Weeks
Boost cushioning has become one of adidas’ strongest assets in recent times, even appearing in Kanye West’s sneaker line. It’s available here to customize on its original lifestyle runner.
adidas Stan Smith
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Price: $110
Standard Price: $75
Estimated Wait Time: 3-4 Weeks
While color options are somewhat limited, the miadidas Stan Smith gets extra points for offering multiple closure choices in either laces or Velcro straps.
Nike Air Max 95
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Price: $200
Standard Price: $160
Estimated Wait Time: 4-6 Weeks
Nike’s 20-year-old running staple is available to customize in a wide variety of prints and materials beyond the satndard tonal looks.
Nike Kobe 10 Elite Low
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Price: $245
Standard Price: $200
Estimated Wait Time: 4-6 Weeks
The Kobe 10 Elite’s Flyknit upper is available to customize in not only solid color options but also an asymmetrical look.
New Balance 998
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Price: $200
Standard Price: $170
Estimated Wait Time: 2-8 Days
When it comes to turning your custom order around in a timely fashion, no one can compete with New Balance, who’s USA-based production can have the shoes to your doorstep in less than a week’s time.
Nike Air Max 1
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Price: $160
Standard Price: $110
Estimated Wait Time: 4-6 Weeks
Nike’s latest iD options on the Air Max offer the chance to update original color blocks with enhanced materials, and even add a Lunar sole.
Nike Air Huarache Run
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Price: $140
Standard Price: $100
Estimated Wait Time: 4-6 Weeks
The Huarache has been one of Nike’s hottest lifestyle silhouettes in recent times, and the iD version has more options than ever with the choice of synthetic leather, snakeskin, or two different varieties of fleece uppers.
adidas mi ZX Flux
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Price: $110
Standard Price: $90
Estimated Wait Time: 3-4 Weeks
The app-based mi ZX Flux is holding strong as the most customizable sneaker ever, thanks to it’s photo-sourced methodology.
Nike Air Force 1 High
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Price: $150
Standard Price: $100
Estimated Wait Time: 4-6 Weeks
There was a time that the only way to customize and Air Force 1 was through the $800 bespoke program. Today, you can do a high, mid, or low, with tons of color, material and even cushioning options, for far less than a pair of Kobes.
