Welcome to Kiff Kicks. My name is Liesl Basson, a sneaker customizer based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Customizing Sneakers is food for my soul. I have always wanted to be able to share my art with others in a unique way. In a world where people own their style – Kiff Kicks can bring your shoes to life. I have a growing range of shoes to choose from or I can customize your sneakers with your unique idea in mind.
I can paint on canvas and leather sneakers using the best quality paint that will not fade or crack. My completed hand-painted sneakers can be washed without any damage to the artwork.
Hand painted sneakers truly stand out and you will get noticed. They make the perfect gift or simply a lovely spoil for yourself!
Feel free to make contact with me to discuss any awesome ideas you have. I am ready, paint brush in hand – let’s go!
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life.
― John Lubbock
Charlene Vermaak
2023-11-09
Liesl is simply exceptional! Her absolute pro vibes, knack (and respect) for personal details, and artistic mojo have left me grinning from ear to ear.
My custom hand-painted Converse Hi tops are basically flirting with my feet. If you're after a killer gift or itching to spice up your already insane sneaker game, Liesl is your sassy solution!
Saffron de la Rouviere
2023-11-09
My shoes turned out better than I could ever hope. I love them!
Janine Charles
2023-06-13
I was ecstatic with the end product. Lizhan was just amazing and gave exceptional customer service.
Mica Bloom
2023-01-25
AMAZING! Really a phenomenal job as a present for my daughter. I sent a painting and voila perfection. Detail is brilliant, colors are spot on, shoes beyond my expectation! Courier to Jhb seamless. So happy with whole experience from start to finish.
Ziyaad hanware
2022-09-14
Amazing and friendly service ! Received the product as a birthday gift and the quality of workmanship and detail was incredible. Highly recommend 🙂
Sundus A
2022-09-14
Liezl painted Nike AF1’s for my husbands birthday. He’s both a sneaker head and avid Pokemon collector, so I combined his two favourite things into one, and Liesl sure did deliver.
Liesl was such a pleasure to deal with from the very beginning, so kind and patient and very responsive.
She even did photoshop mock ups of the design for approval before she began painting, so I had a chance to input and approve, although I was 100% happy with her design and had no changes at all. Charizard is his favourite Pokémon so we used that in the design.
Liesl also completed it a week ahead of schedule. Her work is absolutely impeccable.
To say my husband was beyond stoked with his gift is an understatement.
If you’re ever at a loss for what gift to get someone, I’d def recommend using Liesl for a customised pair of sneakers, you can’t go wrong with this one of a kind gift for a special person.
I’ll def be ordering from her again in the near future.
Marlene J Miller-Bake
2022-09-01
Professional and helpful from beginning to end. Indeed an exciting journey as you watch white canvas transform into art. The talent and skill of Liesl Basson is on another level, her attention to detail is microscopic. Amazed, blown away by the end product. Highly recommend 💥🔥
Dougs Diggings
2022-05-21
These are the kiffest kicks I have ever had. They are the definition of "functional art". Thanks so much for taking the time to bring my concept to life.
Aldo Rollandi
2022-05-20
What an awesome experience, absolutely blown away by the details. My son loved his personal custom sneakers and will treasure them for years to come ♥️
Stefanie de Saude
2022-02-22
Liezl is extremely talented. She is always courteous in her communications and very responsive. She also has all the patience in the world to deal with changes one wishes to make without getting annoyed. Can’t wait to go back to her with the next request!