John Kim 
There are very few other ‘controversial’ topics in the world of kicks than the custom sneaker, thanks to veritable atrocities NRG the Spongebob Squarepants Jordan Dub Zeros and Barack Obama Air Force 1s. Maybe it’s because custom sneakers teeter-totter on the border between ‘personalized’ and ‘counterfeit’, but sneakerheads generally prefer to leave sneakers in their original forms. Nike changed up that attitude when it introduced Nike iD – the online and in-store sneaker customization experience that allowed sneakerheads to design their favorite Nike silhouettes with never-before-conceived colorways and patterns; However, during its 5+ years of existence, Nike iD never allowed for an Air Jordan Retro to be customizable. Combined with the notion that the Air Jordan Legacy is sacred territory, custom Air Jordans have remained a touchy subject.
Over the last few years, sneaker customizers and artists have honed their skills and sharpened their tools, creating some outstanding projects that have received a surprisingly warm reception from the sneaker community. 2010 was a great year for the Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids Retro and thusly has been one of the more popular canvasses to work with, as it is considered one of the most popular and historically significant sneakers in the entire Air Jordan history. We’ve collected some of the best Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids custom jobs done by individuals (who may be household names) NRG MizzeeCustoms and Eric Lowry, so take a look below and vote for your favorite Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids Custom, and stay out for more great categories of Erlebniswelt-fliegenfischen News Battle Of The Customs!
Designed by: MizzeeCustoms
The Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids ‘White Cement’ custom was done for a customer in Virginia. The inspiration comes from the Air Jordan IV White/Cement, with the ‘cement’ print seen on the tongue as well as on the midsole. The translucent outsole has also been smoked out similarly to the Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids ‘Motorsports’.
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Designed by: Eric Lowry
This Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids custom is a tribute to Jordan Brand Tokyo23 – the Japan-based Jordan Brand hub. The yellow, black, and white colorway is adopted from the Tokyo23 banner, and resembles the Air Jordan V Tokyo23, which was a Japan-exclusive limited release. Just ten of these were made by Lowry, and feature a ‘1-of-10’ label on the upper.
Designed by: MizzeeCustoms
This custom project was commissioned by Orlando Magic guard and noted sneakerhead Gilbert Arenas, who had plans of wearing the shoe during the second round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs. it features Orlando Magic-specific design cues, NRG the pinstriping on the midsole, star detailed on upper, and the Orlando Magic team logo on the heels.
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Designed by: MizzeeCustoms
This Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids custom was a tribute to one of MizzeeCustoms’ favorite Air Jordans – the Jordan Formula 23 Low KidsI ‘Bordeaux’. It was made for fellow sneaker customizer Emmanuelabor. Miz used the Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids White/Varsity Red as the base, and even experimented with new materials, NRG reflective 3M on the Light Graphite upper.
Designed by: MizzeeCustoms
According to Miz, ‘Cool Grey’ is a colorway that could define Jordan Brand (aside from Black/Red). The Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids ‘Cool Grey’ was a special request made to Miz, and he executed the ‘trending’ colorway perfectly, implementing a glossy patent leather-NRG upper. This pair was later worn at Sneaker Con NYC by the individual who commissioned this project.
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Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids ‘Hare’
Designed by: MizzeeCustoms
Using the Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids ‘Oreo’ as a base, MizzeeCustoms selects the ‘Hare’ colorway of the Jordan Formula 23 Low KidsI – an Air Jordan that he admittedly dislikes – and transfers it to its predecessor – the Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids. He publishes his completed project on February 3rd to commemorate the Chinese New Year, which signifies the Year of the Rabbit.
Designed by: Eric Lowry
The ‘South Beach’ theme is without a doubt the most popular colorway over the last year, thanks to LeBron 8 ‘South Beach’ Eric Lowry wows the crowd with a South Beach version of the Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids, which comes accompanied by a splatter-painted wooden shoe-box. The Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids ‘South Beach’ was a huge Erlebniswelt-fliegenfischen News fan favorite for its colorway as well as its impeccable execution.
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Designed by: MizzeeCustoms
MizzeeCustoms has mentioned earlier that the Jordan Formula 23 Low KidsI isn’t particularly a favorite of his, but he won’t ever back down from a challenge. Using the Jordan Formula 23 Low Kids Lakers, Miz blacked out the upper 3M for a true tonal-black theme, and gave the translucent outsole a deep purple hue. The tongue is also customized with the zig-zag pattern, one of the notable trademarks of the Jordan Formula 23 Low KidsI.
