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.
Neon Curry
Product Details
First of all, thank you for this opportunity. My design is inspired by Stephen Curry\'s legendary game. Since I specialize in anime, I wanted to transform Stephen into an anime character. This custom shoe is a 2-in-1 project. One shoe, but two different shoes—it\'s my signature. The first shoe pays homage to Stephen\'s clear, piercing eyes. So, I added a surprise in the sneaker (a LED!). The interest of this is also to create interaction. Someone will have to turn of the light. The second shoe is inspired by Stephen\'s game: speed, quick decision-making, precision, and strength. I wanted to give an impression of power and movement, contrasting with the more static image of the other shoe. I also put neon paints in order to make the custom more vibrant. You will need a blue light to see all the details ! So this custom is like an interactive experience !
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This product has been made by the Creator previously and is part of their amazing portfolio. The Creator has listed this item as available to remade for clients.
Additional customisation elements may be available.
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
