DIY Vlogger known as Leah created a simple and easy to follow tutorial for adding silver studs in various rows along the side of her favorite sneakers. FYI – check out a plethora of studs that we have available to choose from.
- First, she removed the shoelaces from the shoes. Remember, the stud will not be able to go through the harder part of the shoe. Make sure to practice on a thinner piece of material if you need to get used to the technique.
- Press the stud through the fabric and then use a butter knife to secure the stud into place. View her tutorial to see the exact spacing for her rows of studs in order to get a similar effect for your pair of shoes.
- You’ll need to repeat this process over and over in order to complete the design.
You certainly won’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars on a customized pair of studded kicks. The finished product looks totally awesome and rock-inspired. Make sure you take a photo and tag us on social media, we’d love to see the end result! Team with a pair of distressed denim shorts and your favorite band tee for a rock-inspired look.
For her tutorial, it took about an hour and a half for each shoe. Plan a DIY party with a few friends, play some of your favorite movies and get to crafting! Need some more ideas? You can make variations to this design by opting for different sizes of studs or alternating studs and spikes for an extra edgy look.
You can also add studs to other styles of sneakers, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a pair of Converse! The possibilities are endless, so make sure to browse through all of our available studs and spike.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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The note about practicing on thinner material first is actually really helpful, especially if you’ve never used prong studs before. I can see how spacing the rows like Leah did makes the finished look way more intentional.
Mentioning that you don’t have to stick to Converse opens up a lot of possibilities. I’m already thinking about trying this on some canvas Vans I have sitting around.
Removing the laces before starting seems obvious, but I’ve skipped steps like that before and regretted it. The fact that it takes about an hour and a half per shoe feels realistic for something this detailed.
I liked the tip about avoiding the harder rubber areas since I definitely would have tried pushing studs straight through the toe cap first and ruined a pair. The butter knife trick for securing them is clever and practical.
The idea of alternating studs and spikes for a more edgy variation sounds like a fun twist. I could see mixing sizes too, especially along the outer side panels for a more custom look.
I appreciate the cost comparison since studded sneakers can get ridiculously expensive. This actually feels like a doable way to get that rock-inspired look without spending hundreds.
I didn’t realize how repetitive the process would be until you mentioned repeating each stud placement over and over. It definitely explains why the clean rows in the tutorial look so polished.
Using a butter knife instead of special tools makes this feel way more approachable for beginners. I also appreciate the reminder that you can’t push studs through the tougher parts of the shoe.
Planning a DIY party around this is such a fun suggestion, especially since each shoe takes a while. It makes the time commitment feel less tedious and more like a creative hangout.
Watching for exact spacing in Leah’s tutorial seems key, because uneven rows would probably stand out a lot. That detail alone makes me want to follow along closely instead of guessing.
The suggestion to browse different studs before starting is smart since the design can change so much depending on size and shape. It’s nice that the tutorial encourages experimenting beyond the original look.
The styling tip with distressed denim shorts and a band tee really ties the whole vibe together. It makes the project feel like part of a full outfit rather than just a standalone craft.