How to stud your high tops

Learn how to quickly stud a pair of high tops.

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Here's what you need

Here's what you need

Spray the white parts of the shoes (sole and toe) with the spray paint.  I used black paint but you could do whatever color you want or skip this step and leave the shoes unpainted.

Spray the white parts of the shoes (sole and toe) with the spray paint. I used black paint but you could do whatever color you want or skip this step and leave the shoes unpainted.

Start arranging your studs on the side of the shoe,  pushing in and using the pliers to close the ends on the inside

Start arranging your studs on the side of the shoe, pushing in and using the pliers to close the ends on the inside

Keep going until: a) you like the pattern b)you want to shoot yourself (studding is NOT an easy thing to do) c)your fingers are so sore you can\u2019t go on (this is why you need the thimble!)

Keep going until: a) you like the pattern b)you want to shoot yourself (studding is NOT an easy thing to do) c)your fingers are so sore you can’t go on (this is why you need the thimble!)

Start lacing your shoes.  Start at the toe and do a double knot at the ends  so that you have no tying up to do when you wear your shoes.  YAY slip-ons!

Start lacing your shoes. Start at the toe and do a double knot at the ends so that you have no tying up to do when you wear your shoes. YAY slip-ons!

Now go ROCK your new shoes!!!

Now go ROCK your new shoes!!!

  • 1.0 pair of high tops
  • Spray paint (optional)
  • Studs (I had two different sizes)
  • Thick round elastic
  • Scissors
  • Pliers
  • Thimble