Direct Essentials Kit

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The Angelus Direct Essentials Kit is a shoe paint kit with everything you need to clean, prep, and paint your first custom sneakers.

  • Since 1907

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★★★★★

“Awesome products.”

First time shoe painter and everything is made easy. Thank you!

Lan · Verified buyer

★★★★★

“Great bundle!”

Everything I need at a great price. Very satisfied.

Lisa P. · Verified buyer
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  • Ships in 2–5 business days
  • 30-day returns

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The Angelus Direct Essentials Kit is a shoe paint kit with everything you need to clean, prep, and paint your first custom sneakers. It's made for beginners and works just as well for experienced customizers who want a full restock.

We've made Angelus paint in Los Angeles since 1907.

What's in the kit

How to use it

  1. Clean the shoes with the Easy Cleaner Kit and let them dry.
  2. Wipe leather with Deglazer on an applicator pad to remove the factory finish.
  3. Paint 3 to 5 thin layers, letting each dry 15 to 30 minutes.
  4. Let the shoes dry for 24 to 48 hours before wearing.

What customers say

“Awesome products. First time shoe painter and everything is made easy. Thank you!”

★★★★★ Lan, Land O’ Lakes, FL

“The bundle gave me everything I needed to get started with confidence.”

★★★★★ Christopher, Philadelphia, PA

“Great bundle! Everything I need at a great price. Very satisfied.”

★★★★★ Lisa P.

Common questions

Is this a good shoe paint kit for beginners?

Yes. It has everything for your first custom, from cleaner to deglazer to paint and brushes.

Does it include a finisher?

No. Seal your finished work with Angelus 4-Coat for extra protection and the sheen you want.

Can I use the paint on canvas?

Yes. Mix it with Angelus 2-Soft so canvas stays soft.

Pairs with

Finish with Angelus 4-Coat, and mask clean lines with Angelus Premium Masking Tape.

How it works

How to use it

  1. Clean the shoes with the Easy Cleaner Kit and let them dry.

  2. Wipe leather with Deglazer on an applicator pad to remove the factory finish.

  3. Paint 3 to 5 thin layers, letting each dry 15 to 30 minutes.

  4. Let the shoes dry for 24 to 48 hours before wearing.

Good to know

Direct Essentials Kit questions, answered

Quick answers from our counter staff.

Is this a good shoe paint kit for beginners?

Yes. It has everything for your first custom, from cleaner to deglazer to paint and brushes.

Does it include a finisher?

No. Seal your finished work with Angelus 4-Coat for extra protection and the sheen you want.

Can I use the paint on canvas?

Yes. Mix it with Angelus 2-Soft so canvas stays soft.

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  • 4 stars: 3 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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  • 1 star: 1 (2%)
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Lan (Land O' Lakes, US)
Awesome products

Awesome products. First time shoe painter and everything is made easy. Thank you!

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Christopher (Philadelphia, US)
The bundle gave me everything I needed to get started with confidence

The bundle gave me everything I needed to get started with confidence.

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Sergio V. (Chicago, US)
Great stuff

Love your products !!!

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Tyson Y. (Lancaster, US)
The best

This paint is so good my daughter uses it on all her custom work no cracking or anything

Thank you for the kind review! We are glad she is loving the paint.

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William P. (Kunkletown, US)
First time and second time buyer review

Product arrived perfectly. Shipping took awhile since it came from the other side of the country. 2nd order had an issue with paint leaking during shipping. Sent a email and waiting on a response.

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bria b.
Best Paint Ever!

Best gift ever. Best paints ever. Just upgraded!

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Marvin G. (Omaha, US)
5 star

5 star +

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Charlotte J. (Virginia Beach, US)

Direct Essentials Kit

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Peter

Seems like great product. Only complaint is that they sold an essentials kit with everything needed to custom paint leather with instructions that say you need to immediately buy the clear coat to protect the paint seperately. No idea why they dont include it so you trully have a complete kit.

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luz t. (Waddell, US)

Absolutely love it!

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Montero L. (Charlotte, US)

Great products!

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Marsheta E. (Blountville, US)
Great product

Quality paints and accessories

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Jose

Excellent products, quick shipment

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Travis T. (Washington, US)
Excellent

Everything is awesome

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Nicholas S. (Boardman, US)
Always great

Angelus never dissapoints!

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Kywaren R. (Anchorage, US)
All Good 💯

Everything is great…And that shoe cleaning solution is 💯just earned yourself a new customer

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Gary D. (Pittsburgh, US)

Angelus Direct Essentials Kit

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Benjamin G. (Bergenfield, US)
It’s amazing start kit it has your basic set up

It’s amazing start kit it has your basic set up and I also purchase some colors I am excited for this new adventure

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Douglas M. (Moreno Valley, US)

Also stuff. The beat

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John

as ordered in a timely fashion

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Chrystal P. (Vancouver, US)
Great Product

Love it so far

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Bobby D.o. (Eclectic, US)
Liked it

Gave as a gift

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Cameron P. (Terre Haute, US)
Great starter!

So glad I use this to start out

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Galen (Cambridge, US)
They beat me for a hundred

They beat me for a hundred bucks

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Lisa

Great bundle! Everything I need at a great price. Very satisfied.

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Carlos (Lancaster, US)

Good cleaning and prepping solutions, great assortments of colors.

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LIONEL P. (Paris, FR)

Simplement le meilleur.

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isaac p. (Riverside, US)
I like painting

I like painting with these, and they let me use basically anything as a canvas, so they're pretty cool. I've used the paint on fabrics and leather, and it works well for both.

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D.P.

Great description and fast shipping!

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samir g. (Lima, PE)
excelente

muy buen pack de inicio