217CustomKicks

10/10/2026

10/03/2026

Orange out!!! Orange on orange color pattern with the different Illini logos.

10/02/2026

I had the opportunity to customize some shoes for as he opened his arena tour . Picked the colors to represent the fire in his shows and some connections. John and the crowd on the side of the shoe along with the tour info and EQ design on the inside. A little surprise with his graduation photo & tour photo on the insoles. Best of luck the rest of the tour!

09/19/2026

This week’s customs include the state logo & name as the play instate SIU. A gradient toe cap on these help to emphasize the name Illinois.

09/19/2026

A great read for a Saturday morning before today’s game.
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The list of VIPs Paul Hoffman of 217CustomKicks has made custom shoes for includes Bret Bielema, Brad Underwood, Barry Houser, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi and Sean Evans.

09/14/2026

I was included in a recent project where customized sneakers were gifted, to the 8 new inductees of the Illinois Athletic Hall of Fame, to commemorate this honor. Navy/orange color with the HOF image on each. Included each inductees name on the shoe along with insoles that included HOF logo and player pic. Another incredible opportunity to be a part of.

09/11/2026

This was a special project that was truly humbling to be involved in. I tried to do the project justice as this event that it represents is monumental.

09/08/2026

High school football is in full swing and that means games are right around the corner. These football clear customs show the support of a player’s mom who fought & won vs. cancer.

09/06/2026

Another look at Game 1 custom sneakers for Coach B. This time through the professional lens of Great pics!!!