Customized Footwear Appraisal

Custom Hand-Painted Super Mario Bros. Themed Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers

This item consists of a pair of custom, hand-painted Nike Air Force 1 sneakers, each individually themed to represent characters from the Super Mario Bros. franchise. The right shoe is dedicated to Mario, featuring a dominant red color on the upper accents, specifically around the toe guard, eyelets, and heel tab, with a blue mid-panel. The word 'MARIO' is prominently displayed in white lettering with a blue outline on the side of the shoe, against a blue background that also incorporates elements resembling brick blocks from the game. The iconic Nike 'swoosh' is yellow with a white outline and incorporates a cloud and a coin motif, suggesting an overall Super Mario level design. The left shoe is dedicated to Luigi, with a similar design structure but utilizing green for the upper accents (toe guard, eyelets, heel tab) and the same blue mid-panel. The word 'LUIGI' is similarly displayed in white with a blue outline, alongside brick block elements. The Luigi shoe also features an illustration of Luigi himself on the side, near the toe box, and the phrase 'LUIGI TIME!' in green lettering. Both shoes retain their original white Nike Air Force 1 midsoles and outsoles, as well as white laces and a white tongue with the standard 'NIKE AIR FORCE 1' branding. The material appears to be the standard leather construction of Nike Air Force 1s, which has been customized using acrylic paints. The customization suggests a contemporary style, likely produced in the 2020s, and represents a unique, personalized artistic endeavor rather than a factory-produced limited edition. The visible 'Acrylic Paint Set' in the background further confirms the hand-painted nature of the customization. The condition appears to be new or very lightly worn, with no observable scuffs, creases, or damage to the paintwork, indicating they are either recently completed or meticulously cared for.