The sneaker world is currently going through a great moment (one of those phrases that can be used to open a conversation when you've already checked the weather report seven times).

Proof of this is that you can now wear sneakers to a wedding. TO A WEDDING. In 2004, I showed up to my uncle's wedding in sneakers and my mother would slapped me so hard that it felt I was starving for a week. Not anymore, anything goes now. And in the sneaker universe there is more variety of styles than ever.

Modern coexists with vintage, there is light, colour and fantasy. Lots of fantasy. Among all this, I am impressed that fat trainers have become fashionable. Very fat. Really fat. Exaggerated. Like astronaut boots. And with soles so thick that you have to lean on two friends to take them off. Walking on top of that qualifies you for a circus. Sorry, we'll move on.

Even with all the trends we have just mentioned, there is still room for imagination. Your imagination. Buying a pair of white sneakers, sober, plain, even sad, and taking them on a journey of personalized creativity: customizing your own sneakers.

Below we offer you different ways to personalize your sneakers and be the star of any event you attend with such an accessory. Let's go!

Paint the sneakers

The classic. Use a big marker and make a really cool drawing to customize your sneakers. Within the range of markers, in addition to the permanent ones, you can use others such as fluorescent paint or relief ink. You wanted fantasy? Well, here's fantasy!

Another option for painting your sneakers is with spray paint, which will give you a fresh and very striking result, even if Greta Thunberg doesn't look kindly on it.

By the way! If you are from Barcelona or the surrounding area and want to customize your sneakers with this technique, you should go to Barcelona Sneakers Academy , where you can customize your sneakers in their workshop . Do you like the idea? Then discover more things by clicking here .

No, we are not going to commission, you dirty-minded...

Hook them up with moves

Yes, as if your sneakers were a sticker album. Stones, rhinestones or a photo of your mother. You can paint the sneakers using stencils to place whatever design you want. If you have a punk soul, you can even put studs or spikes on them, and when you kick the ball back to the kids in the park you'll see how much fun they'll get.

If you're a master seamstress, another way to customize your sneakers is to put patches on them or embroider your mother's initials. The most important thing here is how much free time you have or how few friends you have. The more alone you are in life, the better the result will be.

Put on socks with drawings

You're lucky they're in style, because if not, at 36 years old and wearing green socks over your calves with pizza slices on them, you'd look like a clown. Well, even if they're in style, too. It's not a way to personalize sneakers, but hey, they're a good way to accessorize them. After all, your daughter is going to be embarrassed of you anyway. ( @Fer, we've told you not to let your traumas out on the blog ).

The universe of “funny” socks is endless, and if all that’s out there weren’t enough, you can also get personalized ones. For my birthday, I was given some with the face of Goku, my dog. With friends like that, who needs enemies?

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Okay. Maybe I got a little carried away. Sorry. We'll be back, okay…

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Put some Sliwils laces on them

This one, right?

Sliwils is the cinnamon stick of printed laces , we have more variety than Dua Lipa's wardrobe. Alternatives for all tastes, the most daring and original. Leave the Art Attack of the t-shirts and buy some really cool laces to look really cool. Glittery, with animals, fruits, polka dots, flowers ... As many as your imagination wants!

We also respect the environment and animals, between Frank from the jungle and a deer, we always go with the deer. In fact, here at the company we have a Pet Day and we have a great time. Last year there was a bit of a mess because Goku left a little gift on the carpet in the boss's office, but otherwise we had a really cool day, really.

Anyway! The best way to customize your sneakers is to tie on some Sliwils laces , the ones that best define your style, and go out and kick around the city feeling unique and special.

We'd be happy if you didn't wear flip-flops and socks.

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1st PS: Are you so lazy that you don't tie your shoelaces? No problem, here we tell you how to wear your shoelaces loose without losing the flow .

2nd PS: Are you one of those who actually tie their shoes and avoid the possibility of spraining them or breaking your head on the stairs? We also tell you the most original ways to tie your shoelaces .