ColtreKicks

01/16/2026

Some days you don’t need clarity.
You need conviction.

You don’t wait for perfect timing.
You don’t wait for permission.
You don’t wait until it’s comfortable.

You show up.
You put the work in.
You keep moving even when it’s quiet.

Momentum isn’t loud.
It’s earned.

If you’re building something that matters, this is your reminder:
keep going.

01/15/2026

Today is National Use Your Gift Card Day 👟🖤

If you’ve got a ColtreKicks or Big Shoe Energy gift card sitting around, this is your reminder that it’s meant to be used — not saved for “later.”

Customs, cleaning kits, apparel, or credit toward future projects.

Using a gift card still supports a small business — and January is when that support matters most.

Gift cards are live at
👉 bigshoeenergy.com

01/14/2026

Some partnerships don’t start with contracts — they start with character.

Back in 2020, during Covid, Una Vida Tequila dropped a bottle off on my porch when times were heavy. No cameras. No expectations. Just support.
I remember thinking then, this is a brand built for the long game.

Years later, after working together in different ways and staying connected, making this official feels full circle — and honestly, it just makes sense.

Same honesty. Same energy.
Just sharing what I’ve genuinely believed in for a long time. 🥃

Cheers to doing things the right way.

01/13/2026

They still haven’t been caught.
Been popping up all over Saint Louis.
Apparently they had to hit every landmark — including my studio — before checking out the Arch 👟

01/11/2026

I didn’t stop Kicks on the Street because it failed.
I paused it because I wasn’t ready to build it the way it deserved.

Two years ago, I tested the idea and saw what it could be — real conversations, real people, real energy.

But timing matters. Health matters. And doing things right matters.

I’m sharing this now because the foundation is finally there.
The focus is clearer. The intention is stronger.

This isn’t about chasing content — it’s about showing up with purpose.

2026 is the year it becomes what it was always meant to be.

More soon

01/10/2026

If you’re new here — welcome.
If you’ve been here a while — thank you 🖤

I’m Trent.
Custom sneaker artist, creative, and community-builder based in STL.

I’ve been running ColtreKicks since 2020, creating custom sneakers and projects with athletes, creators, and public figures — all built through relationships, word of mouth, and showing up consistently.

Over time, that work grew into more:
• Pop-ups & live events
• Sneaker cleaning & education
• Street interviews & storytelling
• Apparel + merch
• And most recently, bigshoeenergy.com (launched in November)

If my content’s been popping up on your feed lately, this is your sign to:
👉 follow along
👉 engage with what resonates
👉 support something that’s still being built, the right way

Road to 2K starts now.
Appreciate everyone who’s been rocking with me since day one — and welcome to everyone just finding me.

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01/09/2026

Launched this site in November.
No shortcuts. No big rollout. Just belief + consistency.

Momentum is everything for a small business — especially in January — and every visit, order, and share helps keep this thing moving forward instead of stalling out.

If you’ve been meaning to check it out, now’s the time:
• Sneaker cleaning kits
• Apparel + hats
• Gift cards that support future customs
• All built & shipped by me

You don’t need to “save” a small business — just support it while it’s growing.

👉 bigshoeenergy.com

Thank you to everyone who’s already been part of this since day one. We’re just getting started!

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01/05/2026

KICKS ON THE STREET — 2026 👟🎤

Two years ago, I tested an idea during St. Patrick’s Day called Kicks on the Street.
Street interviews. Real conversations. Community energy.
And honestly… it turned out really well.

Then life happened. Health happened. And I had to step back before I could build it the way I envisioned.

But 2026 is different.

I’m back — more focused, more intentional, and more excited than ever to bring this to life the right way.

These graphics show the vision and the first confirmed dates for where you’ll see me next year: out in St. Louis doing street interviews, handing out free goodies, collaborating with local businesses, and hosting special guest co-hosts along the way.

This isn’t just content.
It’s about celebrating the city, spotlighting people, and creating moments that feel fun, human, and community-driven.

👇 Call to action
If you’re a local business and want to be involved — tag yourself or tag a business that should be part of this.
If you’re a creator, athlete, or someone with a story — tag who I should talk to next.
If you see me out there in 2026 — come say what’s up.

More dates. More details. More collaborations coming soon.

Let’s build this together.

01/02/2026

I didn’t become louder.
I became more myself.

2025 taught me how to build
without burning out,
create without losing intention,
and grow a business without losing the kid
who fell in love with making things.

Same curiosity.
Better discipline.
Longer vision.

Still here.
Still creating.

12/25/2025

I don’t do this often, but it felt right.

For the next 48 hours, everything on the site is
🔥 25% OFF 🔥
No minimum. No codes. No catch.

Custom kicks, last-minute gifts, stocking stuffers, and pieces I’ve poured my heart into all year — now is the time.

⏰ Ends Friday night
🛒 Discount is automatically applied

Thank you for supporting a small business, a dream, and the grind behind it all. Let’s close the year strong

👉

ColtreKicks — Where art, sneakers, and street culture collide. Shop exclusive merch, custom sneaker designs, and creative products built to inspire confidence and BIG SHOE ENERGY. Handcrafted in St. Louis, made for those who move different.

12/22/2025

This table is small — and I’m proud of it.

Big or small, I’ll show up every time.
Because exposure leads to expansion.

Every pop-up, every conversation, every person who stops to ask a question matters. This is how momentum is built. This is how ideas turn into reality.

One day I’ll have my own convention or market, creating space to showcase other artists and talents the same way people have given me opportunities to show up — and nights like this are part of that journey.

Huge thank you to Tamm Ave Bar, Bob, and the entire staff for the hospitality and support. Grateful for places that believe in creatives and let us exist exactly where we are while we build what’s next.

Small table.
Big vision.
Still showing up.

12/20/2025

Looking ahead and reflecting a little.

Over the years, I’ve had the chance to host and be part of some really special events — live sneaker paintings, pop-ups, markets, Kicks & Canvas, paint-and-sips, community nights, and creative collaborations that brought people together through art and culture.

Those moments have always reminded me that the magic isn’t just in the finished pair — it’s in the experience. Learning, creating, connecting, and walking away with something you made yourself.

So here’s a question as I start thinking about 2026 👀
Would an all-day immersive event where people learn how to paint their own pair of sneakers from start to finish be something you’d be interested in?

I’m talking:
• Guided instruction
• All materials included
• Skill-friendly (no experience needed)
• Community vibes
• You leave with a finished, wearable pair you created

If this sounds like something you’d attend, drop a 🎨 in the comments or say “I’m in.”
If not, tell me what kind of creative events you would want to see.

Let’s build what people actually want — together.