Posts Tagged ‘El Cappy’

Air Jordan VII “92 Champions” Customs by El Cappy

April 29th, 2013 By

Air Jordan VII “92 Champions” Customs by El Cappy

Custom sneaker creator has another pair on deck paying tribute to Michael Jordan’s championship years. The pair follows chronological order, serving up an dipped in black and gold. The pair also has plenty of “Bulls” details that hit along the tongue and under the lace placket. Stay with us after the jump to get some extra images and tell us what you think of this new El Cappy creation.

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Air Jordan VI “91 Champ” Customs by El Cappy

April 9th, 2013 By

Air Jordan VI “91 Champ” Customs by El Cappy

How long will it take Jordan Brand to release an colorway that speaks directly to the sneaker’s status as MJ’s first championship shoe? Until that happens we can make do with this incredible custom from . The Air Jordan VI “91 Champ” utilizes a gaudy gold colorway that even goes so far as to put on a couple of Larry O’Brien trophy shaped lace locks. See more of the Air Jordan VI “91 Champ” from El Cappy in our gallery right after the jump.

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Air Jordan VI: “Grape” Customs by El Cappy

March 17th, 2013 By

Air Jordan VI: Grape Customs by El Cappy

If the was to ever pick up on the ‘Grape’ look at retail, this is exactly how it should be done. created this custom pair, bringing out his own version of the classic colorway ahead of the soon-to-happen Air Jordan V ‘Grape’ 2013 retro. See the Air Jordan VI ‘Grape’ remix from the masterful hands of El Cappy below and tell us in the comments if you like what you see.

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Air Jordan IV: “Samurai” Customs by El Cappy

February 26th, 2013 By

Air Jordan IV: Samurai Customs by El Cappy

Coming straight out of fuedal Japan is this latest custom job from that grabs the as its canvas. The sneaker rips off the back Jumpman hit, as we’ve seen a couple times recently in Cappy’s work, and replaces it with a unique icon-this time around a mini-Samurai head to make the inspiration that much more evident. Check out this custom in all its Japanese-inspired beauty right after the jump.

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Air Jordan III: “Dope Boy” Customs by El Cappy

February 11th, 2013 By

Air Jordan III: Dope Boy Customs by El Cappy

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a custom pair of Air Jordans go so far as to scrape off the back logo in favor of something brand new. This creation does just that, replacing the ‘Jumpman’ for an 8 Ball logo as borrowed from those coveted jackets of yesteryear. On top of that the sneakers are caught up in a gaudy gold chain look to convey the ‘Dope Boy’ theme. Get the photos of this custom in its entirety after the jump and tell us what you think in the comments.

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Air Jordan III: “Jet Life” Customs by El Cappy

January 8th, 2013 By

Air Jordan III: Jet Life Customs by El Cappy

This latest custom ignores the easy green hues that are usually utilized when paying homage to herbally inclined rapper Curren$y and his Jet Life crew. Instead, the shown goes purple and cream and transforms the elephant print sections into a group of leafy prints. Continue reading to get a look at the ‘Jet Life’, complete with a Jet logo on the back, and stay tuned for more from the world of custom Air Jordans.

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Air Jordan V: “Desert Storm” Customs by El Cappy and Joe Venuto

December 28th, 2012 By

Air Jordan V: “Desert Storm” Customs by El Cappy and Joe Venuto

Building upon the few pairs of military themed Air Jordans out there (think the ‘Armed Forces’ pack of Air Jordan 1′s and the ‘UNDFTD’ ) is this custom job from the likes of and Joe Venuto. The sneaker uses Operation Desert Storm as its influence, taking advantage of the fact that that military movement went down in the same year that the was originally released (1990). Take a full look at this camo colored in our gallery and stay tuned for more exciting custom work.

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Air Jordan VII: “Goldie” Customs by El Cappy

August 28th, 2012 By

Air Jordan VII: Goldie Customs by El Cappy

The A$AP Mob has officially arrived, with last night being a particularly important one for the Harlem based crew as their first collective release Lord$ Never Worry set the Internet ablaze upon its release. Celebrating the moment is this special ordered pair of ’s created by El Cappy, the sneakers dripping in gold a la frontman Rocky’s debut major label single Goldie. Click through with us to check out the ASAP sneakers and let us know what you think of this Air Jordan VII remix.

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Air Jordan VI: “FLOM” Customs by El Cappy

August 15th, 2012 By

Air Jordan VI: FLOM Customs by El Cappy

Customizer El Cappy’s latest pair of Air Jordan’s sees him paying homage to one of the more prolific painters in the sneaker world: Futura, a man whose legendary graffiti career has long since brushed up with the likes of Nike in the form of official collaborations. His Nike SB Dunk High ‘FLOM’ may have been the most coveted among them, sporting a crazy currency print that regularly goes for much more than the sum total of the money found on its upper. Click through with us for the painstakingly detailed ‘FLOM’ from Cappy and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Air Jordan V: “Anchor” Customs By El Cappy

August 12th, 2012 By

Air Jordan V: “Anchor” Customs By El Cappy

An with a full on red upper has proven to be a sought after thing in the past, with the only time that really happened being on the now coveted Air Jordan V ‘Raging Bull’. Would a leather rather than suede pair be equally appreciated? This custom from El Cappy should help you gauge that, coming with the addition of a graphic print featuring mini anchors dotting the side panels. Hit our gallery for the full view and let us know what you think of this Air Jordan V custom in the comments.

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