About Us

Before GameDay Artisan became a brand, it was simply an idea — born from passion, tradition, and the energy of college football Saturdays in the South.

It all started with one game. Ole Miss was set to debut a special one-game helmet — a custom Realtree Xtreme camouflage pattern design symbolizing their partnership with Realtree and their shared love for the outdoors and sport. When the helmet was revealed for the 2025 season, inspiration struck: what if there was a way to wear that same spirit from head to toe?

That’s when the idea came to life — a pair of hand-painted shoes to perfectly match the exclusive helmet. It was meant to be a one-of-one, something personal for me to wear to that game as a fan who wanted to show up with true team pride and artistry.

Elizabeth, my wife and an incredibly gifted artist, took the idea and turned it into something beyond what either of us expected. When the shoes were finished, we knew we had created something special — something that captured not just the look, but the feeling of game day.

We shared them with friends at Ole Miss and the Realtree family, and the reaction was immediate. The excitement spread quickly, and soon we found ourselves back home with requests to paint 13 more pairs for key members of the Ole Miss football program, Realtree, and The Grove Collective — the organization dedicated to supporting and elevating Ole Miss athletes through NIL partnerships.

From that spark, GameDay Artisan was born — a brand built on emotion, craftsmanship, and the magic of representing your team with one-of-a-kind, hand-painted elegance.

What started as a single idea for one game has grown into a movement for fans everywhere. Today, GameDay Artisan gives any fan — of any team, school, or sport — the opportunity to celebrate their passion through a custom, hand-painted pair of shoes designed exclusively for them.

Every pair is a work of art, created to embody the pride, spirit, and story that make game day unforgettable — no matter where, or who, you cheer for.

Contact us to discuss your own one-of one design.  Every pair is custom and hand painted so naturally there will be variation.  We will work with you throughout the entire process to ensure they are better than you imagined.  There are limitations based on trademarks and permissions needed to use certain assets.  Once payment has been received and the shoes have been started there are no refunds or exchanges since these are made exclusively for you.