Paint patent leather shoes from black to white?

here are some ideas for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsgh1CWTe9Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6RtTi8oL_k

When I was in high school, we used to paint the black part of the patent leather oxfords to green (school colors). We used a leather paint and it did fairly well. We would have to touch them up on the regular, especially the cheer leaders since they wore theirs much more often than those of us on the dance line. So, I know it's possible but sadly I don't recall the exact paint we used. For prep, the shoes had to be thoroughly cleaned and we used fine steel wool to scuff the finish then cleaned with alcohol to remove all the residue. Then applied the paint and sat out in the sun to bake it.

DecoArt makes a paint just for use on patent leather.

Hi Cathy, patent leather is quite forgiving when it comes to painting them. For lasting results, I would paint with leather spray paint. You will probably have to apply multiple coats because you're going from a dark color to a light color.

Hi Cathy, there are leather paints available that will do what you want. Here's a link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FychqMlMjUc

Detailed instructions here.

How to Paint Leather Shoes

https://www.instructables.com/How-to-paint-leather-shoes/

Step one: Preparation

The more time you spend preparing your shoes the better the results will be.

• To ensure a smooth painting surface, stuff paper in your shoes or place them on a shoe tree.
• You may want to tape off certain areas with masking tape to prevent over-spray, i.e sole edges
• Use a cloth and wet with solvent stripper used to effectively remove accumulated wax, polish and dirt prior to redyeing or re colouring leather and synthetics.. Rub vigorously over leather to remove dirt, polish or oils. For synthetics, solvent cleaner for preparing synthetics before painting. Will remove accumulated wax, polish and dirt.should be rubbed lightly over shoe. To get into the more difficult areas (ie between the upper and the sole) you can use an old toothbrush dipped into stripper.
• It is important to know that when stripping leather, try and remove the shine from leather, this will help the paint bind better giving a professional long lasting finish.

Step two: Painting your shoes

• Apply first coat lightly and with long even strokes. It's ok to still see the original color through first coat. Thin coats of paint are more durable than one thick coat.
• Allow to dry for at least 1 hour, make sure shoes are completely dry before applying next coat.
• 2 coats are general enough but If needed a third coat can be applied.

Step three: Polishing

• Finishes to a semi shine. You can use the Wren's Shoe Cream to bring to high shine or just to freshen. Do not buff too vigorously.
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ref:https://www.stepout.co.nz/painting-and-dyeing/painting-leather-synthetic-shoes/

Here is a nice video to show you what to use and how to do it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daRyNsXOvus

Folks, please read the entire question before commenting. It specifically asks for info on how to paint patent leather. Some of the comments given refer to non-patent leather, which is not the same as patent.

You can definitely paint shoes. Fusion Mineral Paint works well on most surfaces especially vinyl or leather like a sofa (or shoes)

I don’t know how they will look . You don’t say if there for a male or female I would use craft paint lightly sand them with very fine sand paper then wipe off then paint 2 coats