Work with us
Custom Sneakers & Merch for Brands, Businesses & Events
For 10 years our Manchester studio has created custom sneakers, apparel and accessories for brands, agencies and businesses across the UK and worldwide. Campaign hero pairs, branded corporate gifts, bulk runs, live activations and team workshops, all handmade by our team of 20.
Email business@mattbcustoms.com or use the form below.
What can we make for you?
Campaigns
Hero pairs and campaign runs for product launches, PR and film and TV, from Netflix's meteorite 550s to 450 pairs for Extra Refreshers.
1 of 1 Projects
One-off pieces made for one person and one moment, for Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, the Lionesses and Usain Bolt.
Corporate Customs
Pantone-matched branded sneakers and gifts for employees, clients and team rewards, from a single pair to 180 shipped worldwide.
Bulk Orders
Matching custom sneakers for teams, events and parties, like 110 pairs in 6 days for The Isle of You.
Pop Ups & Activations
Our artists customising live in store, at festivals and at brand activations, from a 9-city JD tour to the London Marathon expo.
Workshops
Hands-on customisation workshops for teams, brands and communities, run for LinkedIn, AutoTrader, Nike and HOKA.
Why brands work with us
- 10 years of custom work for brands including Netflix, Google, adidas, New Balance and JD.
- A team of 20 artists and makers in our Manchester studio.
- 670+ pairs personalised live in four days at the 2026 London Marathon.
- 180 pairs pantone matched and shipped worldwide for Workday.
Featured work
Netflix - Don't Look Up
A 1 of 1 New Balance 550 made with fragments of a 4.5 billion year old meteorite.
Ed Sheeran
Custom Jordan 4s for the Mathematics Tour and the Queen's Jubilee Concert.
Workday
180 pairs of hand-painted, pantone-matched adidas Sambas, shipped to recipients across the US and internationally.
Stanley x JD
Free in-store Stanley Cup engraving pop ups across three JD stores in Manchester, London and Glasgow.
LinkedIn HQ x Salesforce
A hands-on custom sneaker team-building workshop at LinkedIn's HQ.
Not just shoes
Honda motorbike
A custom paint job on a Honda Grom for a Europe-wide customisation competition.
Burgerism bags
Hand-painted artwork turned into a limited edition run of 100,000 burger bags.
Manchester City partner shirts
Signed shirts hand-stamped with parts of the club badge as gifts for the club's partners, so no two are the same.
Engraved drinkware
Stanley bottles and cups engraved with your logo or a custom illustration. Engraving doesn't fade, peel or wash off.
On Running x JD tees
Running T-shirts designed and made for a community run hosted by On Running and JD.
West Ham football
A commemorative football celebrating Jarrod Bowen's 50th goal for the club.
Case studies
Frequently asked questions
What kind of businesses do you work with?
Brands, agencies and companies of any size, from a small batch of gifted pairs for a team to large-scale campaigns and brand activations. We've worked with adidas, Nike, ASICS and New Balance. See our case studies for examples.
What's the process for working with you?
Send us your brief: product, brand guidelines, quantities and timeline. We'll come back with a concept and quote. Once you sign off the design, we move into production and keep you updated through to delivery.
Is there a minimum order quantity for corporate or bulk orders?
No. Whether it's a handful of statement pairs or bulk quantities, get in touch with your numbers and we'll advise on the best approach.
How long does a corporate order take?
1 to 3 weeks is a guide, but timelines depend on product and quantity. If you're working to a fixed launch or event date, tell us and we'll work to it. Rush turnaround is available for tighter deadlines.
Can you match our brand colours, logo and guidelines?
Yes. We work directly from your brand guidelines to pantone match colours, apply logos and include messaging accurately across the product.
Do you only customise sneakers, or other products too?
Sneakers are our most requested product, but we also customise apparel, accessories and items like engraved Stanley Cups, which are useful where budget or timelines don't suit footwear for the full order.
Do you work with businesses outside the UK?
Yes. We work with brands, agencies and businesses across the UK and worldwide, and have run activations in Ireland, France, Gran Canaria, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
Can you provide live customisation at events or activations?
Yes. We deliver live customisation and workshops at brand activations and events. See Pop Ups & Activations and Workshops.