Chris Kilgoe
GS SAFARIS
Chris Kilgoe
Maryland, USA
GS SAFARIS
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Product Details
The meaning behind my design is simply because I love animals!
I started customizing a little over 3 years ago and love when I can create something that represents all animals. The Safaris was an inspiration from a shoe I did about 2 years ago( Off-White Safari's). I didn't want to take the painting route like 99% of the competitors so I decided to create my customs out of animal skin material.
I don't have any equipment that i use when i customize, besides my hand and tape and some scissor. I made the best of it in 48 hours, these would typically take 2 weeks. I had 2-3 ideas, but I settled on one and I certainly hope you guys see the creativity and vision.
I seen alot of abstract designs so I went with one I know would pop out in a line up. I started customizing May 2022, and I absolutely love doing it. I was a Stay at Home dad with nothing to do in my spare time, so I picked up customizing and have been learning ever since.
We were in Texas when i started,me and my family then we moved to PA and as of March 2025 I have been back home in Maryland. My family is in Texas, and this competition means the world to me, it gives me a chance to travel and see them at least once a month
I have a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old, and it breaks me down when I hear them say "Daddy i miss you." I just want to show them that Daddy is doing the best he can. I told them last night when we spoke on video chat "Daddy is going to California" and the excitement I saw, like they knew where it was or what it was for.
This is all I got,I'm in a small town of 2000 people, no jobs, no ambition, no goals for a lot of them. I gotta show myself, family, friends and my supporters that I got what it takes to be the best I can be at what I do. Shout Out to Steph, Dan, Katty, Taboo, Rakuten and Canvvs I really appreciate the opportunity, you guys really have boosted my confidence and people are noticing.
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