WHAT TO PRINT ON CUSTOM SHOES: 50 IDEAS FOR GIFTS, GROUPS & EVENTS

You can literally print anything on our sneakers. So what do you choose? Whether it’s for a birthday, client gift, or team swag, here are 50 ideas to spark your creativity.

Shoes are a blank canvas. But most people freeze when it’s time to choose a design. Having ideas ahead of time helps you make it personal, fun, and unique. Without overthinking it.

Our design tool lets you upload logos, artwork, or messages.
You can preview your sneaker instantly and even match it with socks.
Use these ideas as a starting point, and make them your own.

What to Expect:
6-8 week delivery (yes, they’re worth the wait)
Bulk discounts for group orders
Matching socks available for extra wow factor
Your own production updates every step of the way

GIFT IDEAS

1. An inside joke between you and your best friend
   
2. Anniversary date + couple photo
   
3. Favorite band or album art
   
4. Pet photo + name
   
5. Handwritten message from a loved one
   
6. A child’s drawing turned into a design
   
7. Favorite vacation photo collage
   
8. Couple’s wedding vows or song lyrics
   
9. A fictional character mashup (e.g., Harry Potter + Star Wars)
   
10. A love letter excerpt or personal note
    
    

EVENTS

11. Wedding date + initials
    
12. Team name + colors
    
13. Baby shower theme
    
14. Bar mitzvah design
    
15. Graduation year
    
16. Family reunion with crest or name
    
17. Retirement party with years of service
    
18. Baby’s birth stats (name, weight, date)
    
19. Prom night or homecoming theme
    
20. Festival-themed shoes (Coachella, Mardi Gras)
    

CORPORATE

21. Company logo + slogan
    
22. Event name + date
    
23. Matching team designs
    
24. Sales goals hit
    
25. Campaign-themed swag
    
26. Work anniversary or employee of the month
    
27. Department-specific pride (e.g., “Sales Squad 2025”)
    
28. Shoes for trade show swag
    
29. New product launch celebration
    
30. Remote team “reunion” gift
    

CREATIVE FUN

31. Art you made yourself
    
32. Favorite quote
    
33. Graffiti-style name tag
    
34. Patterned mashups
    
35. One shoe per child (for parents!)
    
36. AI-generated art printed on the shoes
    
37. Retro video game sprites
    
38. Optical illusion or tessellation patterns
    
39. Your star sign and birth chart
    
40. A pair split between “Day” and “Night” themes
    

TRAVEL & CULTURE

41. Favorite country’s flag + famous landmark
    
42. Airport code and coordinates of your hometown
    
43. Cultural festival design (e.g., Diwali, Lunar New Year)
    
44. World map wrapped design
    
45. City skyline silhouette (NYC, Tokyo, etc.)
    

PERSONAL INSPIRATION

46. Your 2025 goals or mantra
    
47. A shoe for your “future self”
    
48. Your bucket list in icons
    
49. Family crest + generation year
    
50. A tribute to a loved one who passed

Got an idea? Let’s bring it to life.