# Custom-Illustrated Kicks Jolby Sneakers are Hand-Painted and Completely Unique By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-12-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolby-sneakers References: [recave](http://www.recave.com/2010/11/awesome-custom-hand-painted-shoes-illustration-art/) & [jolbyandfriends](http://www.jolbyandfriends.com/) Jolby Sneakers are not like other [customized kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker). The killer creative team consists of two designers from San Diego named Josh Kenyon and Colby Nichols. Josh and Colby, or Jolby, balance each other out well as a design duo. The two combine their individual love for shape and texture to create Jolby Sneakers. The brand's kicks are a true testament of artistic apparel, with [intricate and imaginative designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals) spread all around classic [DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) skate shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Footwear:** Opportunity to disrupt the footwear industry by offering unique and hand-painted designs on sneakers. - **Artistic Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the apparel industry by incorporating intricate and imaginative designs into clothing. - **Collaborative Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the design industry by forming creative duos that balance each other's strengths and create unique products. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to explore customization options and offer hand-painted designs on sneakers. - **Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel brands to incorporate intricate and imaginative designs into their products, providing artistic and unique clothing options. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity by encouraging collaboration between designers, fostering unique and balanced creative partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Vibrant Hand-Stitched Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuon-and-sashiko-gals.md) - [Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-laboratories-2.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/993-sneaker-model.md)