Emcee kicks
Custom Sneakers & Design
Serving NYC, NJ, CT & beyond 🗽✨
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About this vendor
Marissa Confair
CEO/FOUNDER
Emcee kicks is a custom wedding gift and favor company based in Long Island City, NY. Led by Marissa Confair—a designer trained in Italy, former instructor at The Shoe Surgeon, and the first female cobbler for Golden Goose in the United States—and Head of Creative Experiences Kefim Simmons, this dynamic team transforms sneakers into luxury keepsakes and wedding moments into unforgettable experiences.
Renowned for blending art, fashion, and storytelling, Emcee kicks has customized sneakers for icons including Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, DJ Khaled, and Tiësto, and has even gone on tour with TikTok, bringing creativity to audiences nationwide. Now, that same star-level artistry and energy are available for your special day—creating memories as bold and original as your love story.
Services Offered
At Emcee kicks, every pair tells a story—yours.
Custom Wedding Sneakers: Hand-painted and personalized to match your theme, colors, or love story—perfect for the bride and groom or as gifts for the wedding party.
Luxury Bespoke Builds: Couture-level handmade sneakers featuring premium materials such as butter soft leathers, exotic skins, lace, crystals, embroidery, and intricate detailing—crafted to be timeless keepsakes.
Sneaker Bar Experience: Operated by our talented Shoetenders, this live art station lets guests watch as custom designs come to life—an unforgettable, interactive feature for your celebration.
Creative Favors & Gifts: Mini custom pieces like leather keychains, totes, or canvas accessories—ideal for bridal parties and guests.
Whether you’re seeking statement-making wedding sneakers or a luxury creative experience that captivates your guests, Emcee kicks brings unmatched artistry, craftsmanship, and culture to every celebration.
Black-owned and Woman-owned Business
11+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Meet the team
- Marissa ConfairCEO/FounderAs a designer, creator, and innovator, I’ve spent the last decade redefining what it means to wear your story, one pair of sneakers at a time. I’m Marissa Confair, Founder and CEO of eMCee Kicks, a women-led creative brand at the intersection of art, fashion, and culture. What started as eMCee Apparel, my personal outlet combining hip-hop and high fashion, has evolved into a movement that empowers people to express themselves through sneaker customization and art-driven experiences. Through live sneaker art activations, creative workshops, and art therapy-inspired events, eMCee Kicks partners with global brands like TikTok, Google, Coach, and Foot Locker to bring creativity to life in every setting—from corporate events to community classrooms. As the inventor of KickStix™, a vegan-leather semi-permanent sneaker sticker, I’ve made it possible for anyone to personalize their kicks instantly with no paint and no mess. KickStix™ bridges accessibility and design, allowing self-expression to go mainstream in sneaker culture. Our KickStix™ stand out due to their softness, thickness and the ability to remove, reuse and wash them. With over a decade of experience in fashion design, sneaker customization, and creative direction, I’ve collaborated with industry leaders such as The Shoe Surgeon and Golden Goose, mastering every layer of footwear artistry from concept to craftsmanship. Today, my mission is simple: 🎨 To make creativity accessible. 👟 To build community through self-expression. 🔥 To prove that art and innovation belong everywhere, from the studio to the streets.
Service area & Contact info
Long Island City, Long Island City, NY
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