# DIY Dip-Dye Sneakers This Cute DIY Shoes Tutorial Teaches How to Dye Sneakers at Home By M | Published 2013-05-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-shoes References: [frankie.au](http://www.frankie.com.au/blogs/craft/frankie-exclusive-diy-dip-dyed-shoes) Not everyone can afford to purchase a entirely new wardrobe for the summer, so why not try this dainty DIY shoes tutorial to spice up your [fall sneakers for summertime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-muse-2)? All the materials you need you probably already have lying around at home. Take the laces out of the sneakers and cover the parts of the shoe you want to stay white (like the rubber soles) with a layer of Vaseline. Mix up the dye and continuously dip the front of the sneakers until they’re the shade you want. Then, use a rag to spread and fade out the dye. Allow the sneakers time to dry and remove the excess Vaseline with a toothbrush and baking soda. Volia! Some super cheap [fresh looking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway) DIY shoes for the summer that look bright and vibrant for the summer weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Fashion:** An opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by empowering consumers to customize and personalize their own clothing items. - **Sustainable Fashion:** A trend that supports eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry, creating opportunities for innovative and environmentally conscious brands. - **At-home Crafting:** With the rise of DIY projects, there is a growing market for crafting materials and tutorials, offering opportunities for innovative businesses to cater to this trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate DIY elements into their products and engage with customers on a more personalized level. - **Textile and Dyeing:** Innovative and eco-friendly dyeing methods can disrupt the traditional textile industry, providing sustainable options for clothing customization. - **Crafting and DIY Markets:** The crafting and DIY markets have the opportunity to introduce new products, materials, and tutorials to cater to the growing demand for at-home projects and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md) - [Pink Gradient Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sunder-1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-muse-2.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md)