MLB Hired Me to Customize This...
Summary
TLDRThe video script describes a creative process where the artist is commissioned by MLB to customize shoes for a player, Mookie Betts. The artist plans to paint and sew baseballs onto the shoes and create wooden boxes for packaging. Despite initial setbacks, the artist perseveres, redesigning the shoes with a beach theme inspired by Dodger Stadium and personal touches like family names and the player's seven All-Star accolades. The end result is a pair of unique, handcrafted shoes and boxes, ready for delivery and potential debut at the opening day game.
Takeaways
- ðš The individual was commissioned by MLB to customize shoes for a player named Mookie Betts.
- ð Two pairs of shoes were provided for customization: Jordan 1 cleats and Jordan 1 lows.
- ðš Customization involves painting and incorporating baseball elements such as cutting up baseballs and sewing them onto the shoes.
- ð ïž The creator plans to make wooden boxes for the shoes as a more personalized packaging.
- ð The process included preparing the leather for painting by sanding and ensuring the shoe creases would not cause paint to peel off.
- ðïž Each panel of the shoes was given a different shade of gray with a blue tint and cartoon shadow accents.
- ð Mookie Betts is highlighted as a top MLB player, a seven-time all-star, and a Jordan athlete.
- ð The base colors of the shoes were done, and the creator wanted to use actual baseball leather for added authenticity.
- ð§ The creator faced challenges in the customization process, including a failed attempt at adding baseball leather to the sides and front of the shoes.
- ðŠ The wooden box for the shoes was crafted with attention to detail, including staining and ensuring a perfect fit for the lid.
- ðž The final product was delivered and received positively, with the shoes being appreciated for their intricate details and personalized touches.
Q & A
What was the purpose of the package sent by the MLB?
-The package was sent by the MLB to the speaker because they wanted them to customize shoes for one of their players, Mookie Betts.
What type of shoes were included in the package?
-The package included two pairs of shoes: a pair of Jordan 1 cleats and a pair of Jordan 1 lows.
What customizations were planned for the shoes?
-The speaker planned to do a lot of painting on the shoes, cut up some baseballs, sew them onto the shoes, and make their own wooden boxes to present the shoes in.
What was the significance of the first pair of shoes being painted in different shades of gray?
-The different shades of gray with tinted blue were used as the base colors for the first pair of shoes, with cartoon shadow accents added to each panel.
How did the speaker prepare the leather for painting?
-The speaker lightly sanded the areas where the shoe creases to ensure the paint would not come off with movement.
What was the inspiration behind the design of the second pair of shoes?
-The design of the second pair was inspired by Dodger Stadium, with colors resembling the beach theme of the stadium's seats, incorporating tan and blue shades.
What was Mookie Betts' reaction to the customized shoes?
-Mookie Betts was very pleased with the customized shoes, appreciating the intricate details and personal touches like the family names and the seven stars representing his All-Star status.
What was the challenge the speaker faced while working on the shoes?
-The speaker initially had a difficult time with the baseball leather on the first pair of shoes, as it didn't match the gray color well and the paint became clumpy. They had to redo the shoes with a better plan.
How did the speaker plan to present the customized shoes?
-The speaker planned to present the shoes in handmade wooden boxes instead of cardboard boxes to make the delivery more exciting and personalized.
What was the final outcome of the shoe customization project?
-The final outcome was two pairs of beautifully customized shoes, with the second pair being particularly challenging but ultimately successful. The shoes were well-received by Mookie Betts, and the speaker was satisfied with the final product.
What was the significance of the seven stars painted on the shoes?
-The seven stars painted on the shoes represented Mookie Betts' status as a seven-time All-Star, which is a significant achievement in his career.
Outlines
ðš Customizing MLB Player's Shoes
The creator receives a package from the MLB to customize shoes for a player named Mookie Betts. The shoes are a pair of Jordan 1 cleats and Jordan 1 loaves. The plan is to paint the shoes, sew baseballs onto them, and create wooden boxes for packaging. The creator intends to surprise Mookie in LA with the customized shoes, hoping he will wear them at the opening day game at Dodger Stadium. The process begins with preparing the leather for painting and sanding the shoe creases to ensure the paint doesn't come off. The shoes are painted with different shades of gray and blue, with cartoon shadow accents. Mookie Betts is recognized as a top MLB player, a seven-time all-star, and a Jordan athlete. The creator plans to use actual baseball leather on the shoes and design the cleats with a beach colorway inspired by Dodger Stadium.
ð ïž Crafting the Perfect Shoe and Box
The creator faces a challenge while trying to add baseball leather as the Nike logo on the shoe, finding it doesn't match the gray color. After an unsuccessful attempt and frustration, the creator decides to start over with a new plan, adding more baseball leather details that match better with the shoe's theme. The focus then shifts to crafting wooden boxes for the shoes, with the creator visiting a wood store to pick out materials. Despite the difficulty in getting the box sides perfectly straight, the creator manages to construct the boxes, staining one in navy blue to match the shoe's colorway. The process involves staining, assembling, and adding final details to both the shoes and the boxes. The creator stays up all night to finish the work, and the next day, everything is clear coated for protection. The final product is presented, including the custom shoes and wooden boxes, which are well-received by Mookie Betts. The video ends with a humorous moment where the creator pretends to be with Mookie Betts on TV, showing off the shoes.
Mindmap
Keywords
ð¡Customization
ð¡MLB
ð¡Jordan Shoes
ð¡Mookie Betts
ð¡Sewing Baseballs
ð¡Wooden Boxes
ð¡Dodgers Logo
ð¡All-Star
ð¡Matte Finish
ð¡Shoe Customization Techniques
ð¡Creative Process
Highlights
MLB approached the creator to customize shoes for Mookie Betts, a top player.
Two pairs of shoes were sent for customization: Jordan 1 cleats and Jordan 1 lows.
The creator plans to add unique features like painting and sewing baseballs onto the shoes.
Custom wooden boxes are being made to present the shoes, adding a personal touch.
Mookie Betts might wear the customized shoes at the first game at Dodger Stadium.
The base colors of the shoes are prepared with a specific process to ensure the paint adheres well.
Actual baseball leather is used to add authenticity to the shoe design.
The creator uses a combination of painting, sewing, and gluing techniques to attach baseball elements.
Personal touches include Mookie Betts' family names and seven stars to represent his All-Star achievements.
A matte clear coat with a special additive is applied for a unique finish.
The creator faced challenges and had to redo one of the shoe designs from scratch.
The shoes are themed around Dodger Stadium, with colors reflecting the beach-like seating.
Woodworking skills are showcased in the creation of the shoe boxes.
The final product is a pair of uniquely customized shoes and wooden boxes ready for delivery.
The creator's process involves a mix of trial and error, creativity, and attention to detail.
Mookie Betts' reaction to the shoes is captured, showcasing his approval and excitement.
Transcripts
check it out this is the package sent to
me by the MLB straight up they recently
hit me up to customize some shoes for
one of their players Mook bets and they
sent me the shoes look they sent me two
pair of shoes these are Jordan one
cleats and this pair of Jordan one
loaves I'm going to be customizing both
these shoes I'm going to do a lot of
painting I'm going to cut up some
baseballs sew them on the shoes I also
want to make my own boxes out of woods
so I can put the shoes in and then drive
up to LA surprise them with the shoes I
think it'll be cool I was also told if
he likes these shoes he's going to wear
them at the first game at Dodger Stadium
on opening day so that's obviously going
to be my goal and the first thing I did
was get the leather ready for paint I'm
going to sand lightly all these like
little spots where the shoe creases when
he walks that's like where the paint
could usually come off if it does but it
never does I pretty much started the
shoes by making each panel a different
shade of gray I kind of tinted the gray
blue also and then I went back over each
panel and did like a little cartoon
Shadow accent this is pretty much the
same color just a little bit darker also
if you guys watch baseball you probably
already know who mookie bets is he's one
of the top players in the MLB he's a
seven time all
milk bet
par a drive to and he's a Jordan athlete
that's also why I'm doing both pair of
Jord the base colors of the shoe are
done but I want to go to the store right
now and buy a baseball I think it'd be
cool to use actual baseball leather on
the shoe I also want to do that that car
I know like every single comment's like
oh look at the car in the background but
I only got that to paint it I think it'd
be cool to design it I just don't have
an idea yet I'm going to get like four
or five baseballs I want to cut them up
and put them on the shoe here's my plan
I pretty much want to cut all these
little stitchings off so then I can peel
back the baseball leather they kind of
have a natural Bend to it cuz it was on
a ball so I'm going to pick off all the
little hairs then take them home and
iron them flat count to 9 1 2 3 4 9 once
I had that flat I cut off the tongue of
the shoe I pulled out my sewing machine
and sewed that baseball on a different
tongue I'm sewing this to follow the
holes that are already in the baseball
right now so I'm just going all the way
around and for the strings poking out
the back when I was done sewing I
threaded those through a needle and then
stuck it through the mesh of the tongue
and then I added like a little drop of
glue on that piece of string poking out
then I pulled it through so it dro R
inside the tongue I sewed it back on
it's all on looks good the next morning
it was time to finish all the little
details of the shoes I sprayed on the
Dodgers logo on all four side boxes with
a little bit darker blue mookie bets is
also a family oriented guy so I used the
iPad and Drew out a little heart shape
that kind of fit the back panel of the
shoe and then I wrote him and his wife
and kids names in there and then put
that to print I want to paint on the
baseball leather Seven Stars he's a
seven time Allstar so I want to like do
like a handdrawn Seven Stars I thought
it would be cool to kind of sand down
the stars after I painted them and then
I added the MLB logo on top of that ooh
nice boom boom that looks good I sprayed
on the stencil I made finished up all
the last little details and touches the
shoes are pretty much done I'm going to
add this little matte clear coat now I'm
also going to add a couple drops of this
doar into the clear coat this stuff's
pretty cool Watch what it does if I take
some normal paint look I put it right
here now I'm just going to add a little
bit of doar in here it literally turns
the paint perfectly matte I like when
the shoes are matte coat not like glossy
I don't like glossy shoes at all this
one's like chalky and matte and this
one's glossy I used that to coat the
whole shoe and protect the paint okay
also on these little lace tabs the
little tips of the laces what is it
called an aglet yeah isn't it infinish
verb I have these little covers I'm
going to glue on the tip of each side of
the laces I think they look really cool
boom see I think that just looks better
that just looks cleaner it should be
nice so hard giving these away like I
always like the shoes I do and then I
just have to give them away to somebody
else look at that though oh those are
nice these look really clean got the
Shadows the accents all the little
colors this is just the first pair so
these are the first pair of shoes before
I start these shoes I want to make a box
I want to make a box for both the shoes
I feel like it's not as exciting
delivering in a cardboard box so I'm
going to go to the store and get some
wood I want to make wooden boxes I went
to the wood store and picked out a
couple sheets of wood that were kind of
the same height as the boxes I took
those back to the warehouse to get
started but I figured it would make the
most sense to have the wood glue drying
while I was working on the shoes I think
I'm just going to cut out four pieces
four sides of the box and then also cut
out the bottom out of the wider piece of
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wood
you're welcome for that I got this
router I don't even know how to use it
but I'm borrowing from the warehouse
neighbor I'm going to slide the boards
on the router and then kind of chip out
a little corn so when I glue it all
together I can fit the lid in perfectly
look at the edge that's perfect I
wrapped a little piece of sandpaper
around a block of wood just so I could
rub it in that little crack I kind of
liked how sharp the edges were and I
didn't want to Dole them out I lined up
all four sides of the box which I'm not
going to lie this is way harder to get
perfectly straight than I expected I
taped them together in place filled all
the cracks with wood glue and then put
it all together I got it all clamped up
I'm going to leave this to dry also
sorry I haven't been posting for a while
it's been like 5 weeks since my last
video I've been working on a couple
videos at the same time you'll see them
soon now but if there's something you
guys want to see more of or less of
comment down below cuz at the end of the
day I make these videos for you guys I
think sometimes people think there's no
point to comment cuz I won't see it but
I have a weird addiction to reading
every single comment let me know what
you guys want to see I want to base the
shoes off Dodger Stadium the seats are
kind of like tan and blue I guess they
designed it to look like the beach
there's like blue like the water and the
sand so I'm going to paint the back
pieces tan with the shadow under it kind
of like the shadow under the seats I
painted the other pieces light blue you
know kind of like the ocean water on the
side of the shoe there's like this
little this Air Jordan logo I want to
fill it in with black sometimes if I
don't have a small brush I'll just I'll
take a normal one just cut off some of
the hairs it literally is the same thing
now it's a tiny brush there was probably
a better way I could have done this
piece cuz it took me an hour and a half
just to make it look good okay I think
the box is dry the next morning I left
it overnight I need to still glue the
top and the lid on I'm going to take the
clamps off now and then glue on the
bottom of the box and then leave that to
dry while I work on the shoes more I
wanted to add some more baseball on the
shoes at first I wanted to use the
baseball leather as the Nike logo on the
shoe that was at least the plan at first
I feel like the baseball leather didn't
really match the gray on the shoe
instead of repainting the sides I
thought if I added more and more details
it would kind of make the shoe look
better but it didn't I would paint a
piece and then asone it off cuz I wanted
to redo it and then I painted again and
the paint kind of got clumpy I would
also sew on something then Uno it and
then there was like holes in the shoe
the more and more I did to the shoe it
just made it harder to save and make
look good I just don't like it I don't
know
um I just do not like
it I messed it up I don't know what I
was doing I don't even know I'll be
honest I did get pretty upset at the
shoes um I usually don't put the stuff
in the video but I will just to show you
guys
it
is it's always me I'm just kidding that
was not real I filmed that like 30
minutes ago I thought it'd be funny got
him that's actually how I felt though I
can also usually start over on the shoes
just get a new pair but they sent me the
shoes and I didn't have anymore so the
next morning I ended up driving an hour
and a half to the closest store with the
shoes and stock and I honestly had a
better plan this time I kind of figured
out what I did wrong last time and
exactly what I want the shoes to look
like I still kept the beach colorway for
the theme of the
shoe but then for the sides and front I
wanted to add a lot more baseball
leather I glued those on the shoe and
Then followed the original holes that
were in the baseball with my new
Stitches so it still looked like the
baseball stitching I was pretty much on
my last full day of working on the shoes
and as bad as it was ruining the other
ones these ones were going way
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better the shoes are definitely getting
there they're almost done this is the
last day we have I want to dye the box I
want to stain the Box blue I bought this
blue stain it's like navy blue stain I
have the other box drying right there
tomorrow's the last day when I wake up I
have to you know finish this box and
then go timing is really tight but
should be able to get it all
done um maybe this isn't the best angle
dude this looks sick while that was
drying I set up all the last parts of
the shoe cut out the LD for the box and
pretty much stayed up all night trying
to finish the shoes and the little
details in the boxes so the next morning
I clear coated everything put it all
together and all that was left was to
deliver the
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shoes all right so I made you two pair
of custom shoes yep Ready I made the box
also this is the first
one you can open it
up oh
nice
okay got the little details in there too
all the detail yeah nice it's hard you
like the Jordan one low yep that's
Perfect all right got
a CLE yeah you got the baseball leather
on there some baseball leather on there
the you know Seven Stars super yeah this
is super dope this is super dope nice a
sick this is sick brool I'm happy you
like them yeah yes sir can you take a
picture with him yeah of course you got
to hold the Box the box is sick cool
which one do you like better you have a
favorite I'm
curious I don't know yet I feel like I
feel like I really like these okay cuz
it's got you know the fam on there but I
really like how it has this there the
baseball leather yeah which I feel like
it's super dope the all stars in there
which is super dope so I I don't know I
don't know which one I I like this one
this one has you know the the intricate
details that one was a lot harder to do
how long did it take these ones took
like 2 days those one took like 6 days
yeah cuz I messed up a bunch of times I
keep remaking them
yeah well cool happy you like them hell
yeah love him I love him ready guys all
right look it's uh look at the TV don't
look at me this is awesome look at the
TV mookie bat walking in can you see it
right there walking wait for look it's
like I'm right there with him look at
him walking in Dripping oh he's looking
down what is what's down there boom dang
they look good that is awesome imagine
all the paints like trailing behind him
that is
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awesome
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