Let your shoes tell your story.
Shoes, clothes and bags, painted by hand.
Everyday things become one-of-a-kind art you can wear: shoes, clothes, jackets, bags and accessories, painted by hand and made to order in Aradippou, Cyprus. For a wedding, a christening, a birthday, a gift, or just for you.
The Sofistike story
Art becomes personal. Sofia, the creator of Sofistike, takes painting beyond the canvas: shoes, clothes, jackets, bags and accessories become one-of-a-kind art you can wear. A favourite phrase, a pet, a memory or an idea of yours can be the inspiration.
Sofistike does not just paint objects. It paints feelings.
A pair of shoes can hold a dream, a jacket a memory. Something you do not pick from a shop window, but that is born from your own story, for you or for a gift nobody forgets.
Paint your own story into your steps. Dare to show who you are.
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Every piece is painted by hand, one at a time.
Every piece holds a story.
Let your shoes tell your story.
Little feet, big dreams.
Your favourite characters step off the screen.
Your best friend, every step of the way.
Every season has its own story.
Your work and your logo, painted by hand.
Your team's colours, from the stands to your feet.
A jacket is a canvas you can wear.
Brushes, paint and patience: where every piece begins.
How it works
Step 1: What I paint
Choose a shoe and its size, or anything else you want painted: a jacket, a shirt, trousers, a bag, an accessory.
Step 2: The design
Send me a photo, or tell me your story and your idea, and I create the painting.
Step 3: Price and deposit
I tell you the cost of the piece and the shipping. You give me your delivery details and a deposit, and we begin.
Step 4: Painting and delivery
I paint the piece by hand and send it to you as soon as it is ready.
- Delivery time
- About 20 days from the moment we agree on the design. If you need it for a particular day, such as a wedding, a christening or a birthday, tell me at the start and we will plan for it.
- Shipping
- I ship all over Cyprus and to Greece by courier. For another country, write to me and we will see if it can be done.
Contact
Tell me about your idea and I will get back to you with a proposal and a price.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a piece cost?
It depends on the design: how big and detailed it is, how many sides I paint, and whether you bring the piece or I find it. Send me your idea and I will tell you the cost and the shipping before we start, with no obligation. To begin, I ask for a deposit.
How long does an order take?
About 20 days from the moment we agree on the design. Before Christmas and during the wedding season I have more orders, so it is a good idea to write to me a little earlier.
Do you ship across Cyprus or abroad?
I ship all over Cyprus and to Greece by courier, and I tell you the shipping cost together with the price. For another country, write to me and we will see if it can be done.
Can I bring my own shoes or clothing?
Of course! You can bring me your own shoes, clothes, shirts, trousers, bags or accessories. I paint on leather, canvas (like Converse and Vans), denim and cotton. If you do not have something, I can find it for you.
How do I care for a painted piece?
The paints are made for leather and fabric and are sealed with a protective varnish. Wipe shoes and bags gently with a damp cloth, never in the washing machine. Wash clothes inside out, by hand or on a gentle cycle, and let them dry without a tumble dryer.