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.
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Every detail on the shoes I designed for the Art Of The Game competition tells a part of my story. I was inspired by the 1997-2010 orange and blue Golden State Warriors Jersey. The lightning bolt represents me — powerful, raw, and full of energy — a reminder of the impact I have on others and the gift I’ve been given. The blue and orange colors pay homage to New York sports teams like the Mets, Knicks, and Islanders, connecting back to where I’m from and what shaped me as a person and an artist. The gold on the back tab symbolizes a golden opportunity — the idea that I’m stepping into something greater with every creation that I make. The tongue tab is hand-cut and hand-painted, making this pair truly one of a kind. It features Philippians 4:13, my favorite verse and also Stephen Curry’s, along with a completely original design of a basketball combined with a cross — representing faith, purpose, and the drive that keeps me going because I can do all things through Christ. I am proud of the work I was able to accomplish in such a short period of time and I hope to see my creation come to life. I would be honored to see others do what they love while rocking my custom design.
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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
