Interview with JGoods Customs Shoe Customizer Jon Goodman

If you are either wanting to get into customizing sneakers or need one of the cleanest sneaker artists around let me introduce you to JGoods Customs. Since we are not all in person your gonna have to read my recent interview with Jon aka JGoods to see how he can help you try your hand at customizing or maybe wear some of his clothing line that is set to release soon.

State your name, age, where you are from and or grew up?

My name is Jon Goodman and I’m from Minneapolis, MN. In the sneaker customizing world, I’m known as JGoods.

What if any art based education have you had?

Aside from a couple color design courses in college, I guess I’m a self taught artist.

When did you start and what got you into customizing?

I was always in to the latest Nike shoes when I was a kid and eventually wanted something more exclusive. I started customizing about seven years ago and got my first break in the NikeTalk Sneaker Customizing Contest. It was the same event that put SBTG on the map. Before that, I really admired Methamphibian’s and KVN’s work. I would say those two really helped to bring customizing where it is now.

JGoods: Booth at Magic tradeshow in Las Vegas

This time of year is where a good portion of the fashion world old and new unite in Las Vegas, Nevada for a slew of tradeshows. At these tradeshows they give the chance for brands to present upcoming collections to perspective retailers. You can not really just get in like a sporting event so often times stuff shown is not meant to be seen by the general public for some period of time. So consider this exclusive. Sneaker customizer from Minnesota, JGoods is taking the next step as a brand and creating a clothing line to complement his custom sneakers and overall sneaker and cultural interests. As well he has released a sneaker restoration kit along with his sneaker customization kit that he has had on the market for a few years now. Here is a look at the booth JGoods had at the Magic Tradeshow. A couple of these are crazy nice.

JGoods Website

jgoods magic booth