I used to have a lot of time on my hands when I worked in a local dance store. We sold everything imaginable for dancers/actors and so on. I played in the make-up a whole lot. We sold Ben Nye products and Mehron. So long story short, I mixed Final Seal, (I believe its made by Proface or Ben Nye) and Ben Nye eyeshadow (Bronze) and painted my shoes!!!!!!!
Yes, Final Seal, which is used for holding make-up in place even through a freakin hurricane, AND Ben Nye (Bronze) EyeShadow. I mixed them, painted them onto suede dance shoes and 6 years later, they have not faded or chipped. They look just like they did when I painted them and I have walked through rain, massive puddles, mud, gravel, you name it. I also painted leather with the same mixture but different color of Ben Nye eye shadow (Mermaid Green) and the same results. I havent tried it yet, but Im sure you can use other eye shadows to mix with Final Seal to create shoe paint! Sure you can go buy actual shoe paint, but when you see an eye color that you know is a rare shoe color, then youve got your answer right here.