I found 2 pairs of leather converse shoes (red and orange) size 15 at the thrift store. I thought it would look funny to wear one of each. When I tried them with my costume though, they didn't look right at all - too manish and clunky (what did I expect a size 15 shoe to look like-delicate?) I found a cool new product at my local craft store called "sharpie paint markers" - they are not the regular sharpies, but are an oil based paint. They were about 2.00 each.

This is what they looked like before:
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5589/beforewg0.jpg

This is what they looked like after their makeover:
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/9818/clownshoesng6.jpg

I used grosgrain rainbow ribbon for laces and added some frilly decorations which are actually girls hair ties.
I'll let you know how that paint holds up.

o Gumball o

Very cute! Nice job!

GiGi

cool, good job, please do keep us updated on how well the paint holds up.

i like these alot better than the black ones!

I'm so thankful that I don't really wear a size 15...these are some big wonkin shoes!!!!!!! But to think that someone has feet that big.........

my feet are size 12

hey gumball... can you post a pic with the whole costume on? no need for make-up really. have you thoght about a european auguste style clown? you could use the same make-up... wig or no wig...

Those look great!

Awesome!

Are these very heavy? We need to get some durable clown shoes for cheap, and being quite crafty, this might be the best route for us to go. Since they're so much bigger than your foot, are they uncomfortable to walk in for a longer period of time? You did such a great job, what does the whole costume look like?

rain

They look great!

Those are ADORABLE!! Love em--hey maybe those were like Michael jordan's or something---I was gonna say Shaquil O'Neal, but I think he wears a 22. EEEK!
Jitterbug

Personally, I'm one for real clown shoes but I have to say that you did a really good job with these. They look very nice. Much better than most I've seen.

Fantastic!

Wow, that's awesome and thanks for the pics. ( I love pics). Yes, please do let us know how that paint holds up.

great shoes!!! great idea!!!!!

Those shoes are great! Those paiint sharpies seem like they would be good to "clown up" some other items as well (balloon pump, tote bags, etc.)

Do they have a strong paint smell? How long does it take to dry?

Those shoes are great! Those paiint sharpies seem like they would be good to "clown up" some other items as well (balloon pump, tote bags, etc.)

Do they have a strong paint smell? How long does it take to dry?


The paint does not have a stong smell. It took about 10 minutes to dry on the shoes. The paint has held up well on the leather, but it tends to show wear on the sole especially in the toe area. It is easy to touch up the scuffs, though. The markers are ideal to use on nonporus surfaces (since the leather is sealed, it is nonporus)
There was a small leather area on the shoes which were not sealed and the paint soaked in like a sponge! I haven't tried the paints on anything else.

The made-up shoes look perfect pair of clown shoes. This is a great idea to actually do up a simple Adidas or a Converse.

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Great Job ! GUMBALL. Happy Clowning in them.

They look great. I have a friend who's feet are so big that a 15 is sqeezing his foot. He has to custom order his shoes. I keep trying to get him to clown. I told him crap you could go barefoot!

nothin like a 3 year old thread revived huh??

Curious Gumball, after all this time, how has the paint held up?

tooo cute i love them! i were a size 12 in womans :( and i hate it!