Jake (Subway Surfers) Costume
Dodge the Inspector in style with Jake's iconic street art look.
Jake is the energetic, graffiti-spraying protagonist of the hit mobile game Subway Surfers. This costume is a massive hit for gamers and 2010s nostalgia fans alike, featuring a casual, skate-inspired streetwear aesthetic. The look is defined by his signature 'Sub Surf' cap, a denim vest over a white hoodie, and a spray paint can prop.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–80
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What you need for a Jake (Subway Surfers) costume
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Sub Surf Baseball Cap
A white baseball cap with a red brim and green underside, featuring 'Sub Surf' written on the front in black graffiti-style text.
DIY: Use fabric markers or black paint to write 'Sub Surf' on a plain white baseball cap with a red brim.
White Pullover Hoodie
A classic, lightweight white long-sleeve hoodie worn as a base layer.
Light Blue Denim Vest
A sleeveless light-wash denim vest with a button-down front, worn open over the white hoodie.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old light-blue denim jacket.
Red V-Neck T-Shirt
A simple red v-neck t-shirt worn underneath the white hoodie, visible at the collar.
Blue Skinny Jeans
Classic medium-to-dark wash blue skinny jeans with slight distressing or cuffs at the bottom.
Green and White Skate Shoes
Low-top canvas skate shoes in green with white laces and soles.
DIY: Use green fabric paint on a pair of old white canvas sneakers.
Toy Spray Paint Can
A blue or silver toy spray paint can to represent his graffiti gear.
DIY: Clean out an empty aerosol can, wrap it in blue paper, and draw a custom graffiti label on it.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red v-neck t-shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Layer the white pullover hoodie directly over the red t-shirt, pulling the red collar slightly out so it is visible.
- 3
Put on the light-wash denim vest over the white hoodie, leaving the vest unbuttoned.
- 4
Put on the blue skinny jeans and roll the cuffs up slightly at the ankles.
- 5
Lace up your green and white skate shoes.
- 6
Place the 'Sub Surf' baseball cap on your head, facing forward and tilted slightly upward.
- 7
Carry your toy spray paint can or a skateboard as your final prop.
Makeup & hair
Jake's hair is completely covered by his signature cap, so no special hair styling is required. Keep makeup natural or clean-shaven to match his youthful, animated game appearance.
Jake (Subway Surfers) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Tricky, who wears a red beanie, white crop top, baggy green pants, and black-rimmed glasses.
- group
- Form a full Subway Surfers crew with Jake, Tricky, Fresh (holding a boombox), and someone dressed as the grumpy Inspector in a brown trench coat.
- kids
- This is an incredibly easy kids' costume using standard school clothes like a hoodie, jeans, and a custom-painted cap.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit denim vest and comfortable straight-leg blue jeans for a more relaxed, street-style fit.
Tips
- If you are carrying a real skateboard, make sure the venue allows them, or stick to a lightweight foam or cardboard prop.
- For outdoor Halloween events, the layered hoodie and denim vest provide excellent warmth.
- Strike a dynamic pose for photos, like pretending to spray paint a wall or posing mid-stride as if running from the Inspector.
Jake (Subway Surfers) costume FAQ
- What does Jake's hat say in Subway Surfers?
- Jake's hat is a white baseball cap with a red brim that features the words 'Sub Surf' written across the front in black graffiti-style lettering.
- How do you make a DIY Subway Surfers hat?
- Buy a plain white baseball cap with a red brim. Use a black fabric marker or acrylic paint to write 'Sub Surf' in a stylized, blocky graffiti font on the front panel.
- What shoes does Jake wear?
- Jake wears simple green low-top skate shoes with white soles and white laces.
Did you know? Subway Surfers was released in 2012 and went on to become the first game in Google Play Store history to cross one billion downloads, making Jake one of the most recognized mobile gaming characters of all time.