Created in partnership with Rakuten, brought together thousands of custom sneaker artists from across the US and Europe. With Rakuten’s support, the competition became one of the largest creator-driven sneaker showcases ever produced, giving emerging artists a platform on a global stage. From thousands of entries, just 100 creators were shortlisted by a world-class judging panel featuring leaders across sport, design, music, and sneaker culture. These Top 100 designs formed the Art of the Game Official Collection - a rare, curated snapshot of sneaker culture at its most innovative. The journey concluded in San Francisco, where the finalists were flown out for a filmed finale with the Judges. This finale marked a milestone moment: a celebration of creators, culture, and the evolution of custom sneakers as a legitimate art form. Now, for the first time ever, you can own a piece of this history. Each Top 100 sneaker - whether the original pair or a made-to-order version in your size - represents a creator who rose above thousands to earn their place in this landmark Rakuten x Stephen Curry series. This isn’t just a sneaker. It’s a piece of the Art of the Game legacy - and a chapter in the future of sneaker culture.
Cultura Bajo El Sol (Culture Beneath The Sun)
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Hand painted and full of pride. This shoe blends my creativity and skill with the passion I hold regarding my heritage and culture. Being Latino is the truest part of me and what I do. It is at the forefront of everything that brings me pride. Depicting 2 different sunsets, 1 over water and 1 over land, these shoes were created to portray warmth, beauty and love. The skies on each blend back to the the heel each heel shows the materials used in the construction of homes. The wood and the stone are a vital element in the shelter created by Latinos in our countries. One UA logo has elements of an Aztec calendar and the other takes inspiration from traditional Latin American garments. The pattern inside the logo can be found in dresses traditionally worn in Latin America. This inspiration continues on to the tongue. In it’s entirety this project is an homage to where I’m from and the blood that flows through my heart.
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Own The Art. Wear The Story.
Discover the Top 100 sneakers from the CANVVS Global Competition - designs hand-picked by our judges from thousands of entries worldwide. Each pair is created by a rising creator pushing the boundaries of art, culture and sneaker design.
By owning one, you’re not just buying a sneaker - you’re supporting emerging talent, championing creativity, and wearing a piece of global competition history.
A HISTORIC COLLABORATION
