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.
Duality
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In 2019, I stood at a crossroads. I was unsure of who I was, who I wanted to be, and what I wanted to do with my life. But, in that uncertainty, I found the courage to step out on something I had no real idea about. I picked up a blank, off-brand shoe and dared to step into the unknown, embarking on the journey of becoming a custom shoe artist.
My first idea for this design was simple, but as I began sketching and painting, I realized that the design lacked soul; it lacked who I’ve become over all these years.
So I started again; this time, I looked inward. That\'s when the dragon and the tiger emerged, not as opponents but as a reflection of myself and my story.
The dragon represents wisdom, the calm, disciplined energy that guides one through storms.
The tiger embodies courage, the fearless force that takes action when the path is unclear.
Both shoes connect in an infinite flow of movement, showing that neither can exist without the other.
True duality isn’t still; it\'s adaptive. It bends, flows, and finds new form when tested.
Adaptability is a Strength, and like the yin and yang, every journey needs both light and shadow to shine.
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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
