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🎓 Alumni Events · Reunions · Class Gifts

Custom Sneakers for
College Alumni Events —
Class of '99.
Back in Color.

Reunion weekend. Homecoming as alumni. A class gift that carries the year you graduated. Custom AF1s painted in your school colors with your graduation year — the wearable record of where you came from and who you were. From $299.

🎓 Graduation year on every pair
✅ From $299 per pair
✅ Reunion bulk pricing available
✅ Free USA shipping
Request Alumni Pricing → Bulk Order Info
🎓 Graduation year painted on the shoe
🤝 Reunion bulk pricing for 20+ pairs
✏️ Free mock-up in 48–72 hours
📦 Free USA shipping
Quick Answer

Custom alumni event sneakers are AF1s painted in school colors with the graduation year as the primary design element — "Class of '99" on the heel tab alongside the school name. Two buyer types: alumni associations ordering reunion swag or class gifts in bulk, and individual alumni ordering a personal pair for reunion weekend or as a nostalgic gift. Starting at $299 with a free digital mock-up. Submit 10–12 weeks before the reunion date.

Two Alumni Buyer Types

Who Orders
Alumni Event Shoes

The same shoe serves two completely different purposes — the event coordinator and the individual alumnus.

For Organizations

Alumni Associations & Reunion Committees

Class planning committees and alumni associations order matching shoes as class gifts distributed to all reunion attendees, as premium swag sold at the reunion event, or as recognition gifts for the organizing committee itself. The shoe carries the school name, graduation class year, and reunion year together.

→ Design: School name + Class of [Year] + "[X]th Reunion" — volume pricing at 20+ pairs
For Individuals

Individual Alumni

Alumni ordering a personal pair for reunion weekend, homecoming participation as an alumni chapter member, or as a nostalgic gift for a fellow graduate. The individual pair carries the graduation year and school colors — a wearable identity marker that no other college merchandise creates quite the same way.

→ Design: School name + Class of [Year] + alumni name on heel — single pair from $299
Graduation Year Formats

Three Ways to Write
'99 on the Shoe

The format affects how the year reads — from casual and confident to formal and timeless.

'99

Short Apostrophe Format

Casual and immediately recognizable — the way alumni actually say it. Works especially well for older classes where the decade is part of the identity.

Class of 2003

Full Written Format

The most formal and complete — reads clearly on any placement. Best for reunion shoes that also carry the school name and reunion year.

MCMXCIX

Roman Numeral Format

The most distinctive — architectural and timeless. Works on the side panel where there's room for the full sequence. A conversation piece on the shoe.

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Common Questions

Alumni Event Shoe FAQs

What alumni events use custom shoes?
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Reunion weekends, homecoming as alumni, alumni association events, and Greek alumni chapter events. Two buyer types: organizations ordering bulk class gifts, and individual alumni ordering personal pairs. See the full college program at custom AF1s for colleges.
Can my graduation year be on the shoe?
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Yes — three formats: short apostrophe ('99), full written (Class of 2003), or Roman numerals (MCMXCIX). Placed on the heel tab, midsole edge, or side panel alongside the school name. The free mock-up shows exact placement and lettering before any painting begins.
Can a reunion committee order for the whole class?
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Yes — reunion committees order matching shoes as class gifts, reunion swag, or recognition gifts. Shoes carry school name, class year, and reunion year. Volume pricing for 20+ pairs. Submit estimated quantity in the design request for exact reunion pricing.
How far in advance should an alumni order be submitted?
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10–12 weeks before the reunion or event. Production takes 2–4 weeks plus 5–7 days shipping. Alumni events often plan 6–12 months ahead — submitting early provides comfortable lead time. See the full process guide.
What is the minimum order?
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4 pairs minimum. Volume pricing from 10 pairs, reunion pricing from 20+ pairs. Individual alumni can order a single pair through the standard design request — the minimum applies to orders of more than one identical design. See the bulk order guide.

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Free mock-up + reunion quote in 48 hrs.

Your Class Year.
Hand-Painted. Worn Again.

Submit your school name, graduation year, preferred year format, event name, and estimated pair count — free mock-up and pricing quote within 48–72 hours.

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From $299/pair · Graduation year on the shoe · Reunion bulk pricing · Free USA shipping