"Twin Cities sneaker designer [JGoods] hooked up Pharrell with some custom flips. The "kick flip" is a move that skateboarders make; the "Board Flip" is one of Pharrell's shoe styles...See other totally fresh designs by [JGoods] at thejgcustoms.com." - Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2008
"Each pair of JGoods [shoes] is made by hand from high-quality leather paints that
JGoods guarantees will not crack or fade. He mostly works with Nikes, ususally Air
Force Ones or Dunks, because the brand is [his] personal favorite...[The JGoods Customization Kit],
sold on the website, include everything JGoods uses to prepare, paint and seal shoes." - MN Daily, March 2007
"There are few artists in the world of the customization of shoes that have as much
personal style as JGoods. During four years he has demonstrated his capacity to
create authentic masterpieces...thanks to a good taste difficult to surpass.
His works fill the most exclusive stores of the world and specially are appreciated
in the surroundings of hip hop, finding everyday clients in famous rappers like
Paul Wall and Cam'Ron. On the webpage there are a multitude of photographs of shoes,
most of them on sale wih prices that go up to around $700, and what caught our attention more
was a set so you can begin to customize [shoes] yourself...A very recommendable
package for all who want to make shoes like a customizer." - Zapapedia.com, March 2007 (Translated from Spanish)
"For a long time sneaker customization has been the only true way to be sure you
are the only one with that pair on their feet...but for so long it has been
left to those who are pro's at it. Well now, thanks to JGoods you too can be a customizer. This kit comes with
a good brush, special paint, q-tips, and the JGoods customization guide.
For only $35, it's a good buy for anyone whos always wanted to try customizing,
but being skeptical on how it would come out." - Soleredemption.com, May 2006
"JGoods Custom Sneakers - Specializing in adding stripes to your Nikes,
JGoods has designed some of the illest custom sneakers for Cam'ron, Memphis Bleek
and Paul Wall." - SOHH.com, August 2006
"And for a more street approach to personalization, many are flocking to JGoods.
The designer...hand paints Nikes to your specifications. More adventurous shoe lovers
can take matters into their own hands and purchase customizing kits, featuring exclusive
paint mixtures that will not crack or peel." - JC Report, June 2005
"Check out Jay-Z's "Water For Life" World Tour sneakers to celebrate his UN program.
JG Customs thought it would be a good idea to make these AF1's to commemorate the tour
so they reached out to Russel Simmons and he agreed." - Complex.com, November 2006