From Ribbons to Charm Embellishments: These Are the Hottest Customization Trends for Sneakers

Today, everyone loves using social media for fashion and beauty inspiration, but this can often lead us to forget about nurturing our sense of individuality and personal style. Fortunately, one of the latest viral trends has encouraged people to focus more on personalizing their favorite items rather than blindly chasing fleeting trends. And that trend is customizing sneakers with decorative accessories.

Summary of Content Trends Unique Ways to Customize Sneakers Lace Embellishments Using Ribbons as Shoelaces Pearl Chains Charm Embellishments “Unique Artwork” Get ready for Sambas, Hokas, Onitsuka,… to don a new look and become “a unique statement” with a strong personal touch. From using ribbons as laces to sweet pearl accents and eye-catching charms, there are countless tips to elevate your favorite sneakers to new heights, so let’s explore them together!

Trends Customizing shoes is not a new idea: In fact, it has been a trend on Etsy for many years. However, only in the past few months have we begun to see more people freely decorating their sneakers, embracing a new era of personalization that was previously witnessed through the trend of “dressing in contrast to makeup”. Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, this trend encourages you to transform your existing pairs into a fresh and unique version. Charms, ribbons, drawings, pearls,… there are many fun ways to “revamp” our shoes.

Mostly prominent in the fashion realm on TikTok and Instagram, although not yet widespread among celebrities or influencers, this impressive shoe trend is truly worth looking forward to as everyone seeks to refresh their style for spring.

Unique Ways to Customize Sneakers Lace Embellishments

If you have a feminine touch, drawing inspiration from coquetry for your outfits, then you’re not wrong to decide to add some lace details to your sneakers right now. Sneaker lovers can try sewing or sticking a few layers of lace on the side of the shoes (like in the photo above), or even using it instead of traditional shoelaces and adding some small bows around. Take your shoes to specialty craft shops for custom modifications if you want to ensure professionalism.

Using Ribbons as Shoelaces

If you’re not crafty or into DIY, then this accessory idea for sneakers is specifically designed for you. All we need to do is take a few strips of ribbon in any color (depending on personal preference) and tie them to the sneakers as we normally do with traditional shoelaces. This simple change will instantly “level up” the appearance of the shoes and bring a balletcore vibe to the overall outfit.

Pearl Chains

Attaching pearl chains to shoes is actually not too difficult to do: You just need some pearls (which can be purchased from e-commerce platforms), a sturdy thread, and a small chain to secure the shoelaces.

Charm Embellishments

Instead of wearing a necklace or even hooking it onto a bag, why not use them to add some personality to our favorite sneakers? While it may take quite a bit of time and concentration, this is perhaps the most anticipated trend. Letters, flowers, butterflies, or even special shapes,… whatever charm you like, feel free to creatively incorporate it into your own style.

“Unique Artwork”

For those with a truly artistic style, walking the streets with their “top of the list” sneakers adorned with a bit of artwork will be the perfect choice. We can write letters, quotes, design distinctive drawings, and more depending on our favorite style. Make sure no one else has the exact same shoes as you, and that will make you stand out and be different.