Hand-Painted

Wearable Art

Young woman with long brown hair smiling and holding custom-designed sneakers in a workspace with art and craft supplies.
Person applying black paint or ink with a brush onto the toe of a white sneaker.
A display shelf with colorful bottles of paint arranged in rows, and felt puppets of various characters below the shelf.

Photos taken by @bethestory.ca

Maddie specializes in the creation of custom, hand-painted designs on sneakers, pushing the boundaries of wearable art. Her work transforms everyday footwear into distinct canvases, blending artistic expression with personal style.

Maddies expertise in custom designs has led to collaborations with several prominent brands and organizations. These include brands such as Jack Daniels and Coca Cola, and the Calgary Surge Basketball Team and the Calgary Wild FC. She has also partnered with Crossiron Mills shopping centre and PARK, and has work featured at Earls Southcentre Mall.

Having worked with hundreds of individuals to create sneakers that suit their style, Maddie is always focused on blending personal expression with comfort and craftsmanship.

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Testimonials

  • "Maddie really took a design I didn't know how to layout on a shoe and brought it to life better than i could've ever imagined! She filled me in on the process the entire time and I LOVED being able to see the process from start to finish. The customs were PHENOMENAL when I recieved them and the quality is without a doubt worth every penny. I can't wait to order more customs from her in the future!"

    Kaitlyn F.

  • "I got my first pair from Maddie today and know it won’t be my last. I am very happy with the final product and my expectations were blown out of the water. Thank you Maddie!"

    Darren H.

  • "Maddie was able to make my custom keychains well ahead of Crimmy, despite being a last-minute order :). High quality work, professional packaging. You can tell she's really passionate about her art and the masterpiece she made proves it! 10/10 for talent!! Would definitely be a return customer :)"

    Moe I.

  • "maddie made my sea life af1s and they’re absolutely my new favourite pair! Thanks maddie :)"

    Sai A.

  • "Maddie is such a talented and passionate artist. The joy she gets creating these works of art rivals the joy you have receiving them. She was committed to keeping me involved in the design process; I cant recommend her enough for anyone looking to get some custom work done."

    Devon R.

  • "I’ve known maddie for 8 years and she has always loved art. I have gotten 5 customs from her and they are all AMAZING!! She is extremely talented and has a gift for art! You won’t be disappointed in your customs!!!!"

    Pierce M.

  • "Legit the most amazing artist. Not only is her art fantastic but the customer service and her overall vibe is impeccable."

    Maybry K.

  • "I can not say enough things about Maddie. From start to finish, working with her to create a pair of shoes was nothing short of a blast. She's extremely creative, joyful, and professional. She helped me create a pair of shoes even better than what I envisioned they could be. She's exceptionally talented, and nothing short of amazing. I can't say enough amazing things about my experience"

    Joel E.

  • "literally everything was perfect. i'm still obsessed and my shoes have lasted insanely 5 months later. there isn't any scuffing or anything. your so talented, thank you 💘❤️❤️"

    Rachel T.

  • "Maddie is so hands on, she clearly wants to make sure that you get exactly what you're looking for while maintaining her artistic style. My shoes came out absolutely perfect and was so worth it! I'll for sure be getting another pair. Amazing work and hands on!"

    Hannah E.

  • "10/10 all around. Excited for the next pair."

    Isaac W.

  • "Maddie has amazing customer service!! I have never been disappointed. I will be continuing to shop at maddiecustoms."

    Jaz L.

  • "Professional and amazing job at keeping me up to date with the progress as well as absolutely outstanding art work!"

    Nick C.