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.
Curry 1 Low Flotro GS SAFARIS
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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 didnt want to take the painting route like 99% of the competitors so I decided to create my customs out of animal skin material! I dont have any equipment that i use when i customize,besides my hand and tape and some scissors! I recieved my shoes on the 10th so I was definitely crunched for time! 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 1 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 atleast once a month! 5 yr old and a 3 yr 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\" the excitement i saw,like they knew where it was or what it was for...lol! This is all I got,I\'m in a small town of 2000 people,no jobs,no ambition,no goals for alot 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! Thank you!
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