The Cactus Gentleman
Recrafted in Cactus
The Cactus Gentleman
Michigan, USA
Recrafted in Cactus
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Product Details
This design is a full reconstruction of the Curry 1 Flotro, handcrafted from cactus leather. I began by deconstructing the original pair piece by piece to create new patterns from the existing panels, using the original upper as the foundation for my rebuild. From there, each pattern was traced and hand-cut from white pebbled cactus leather — the same material I’ve used since I first started shoemaking in 2021.
Every detail was built from the ground up: the outer panels stitched together on my sewing machine, the upper fully hand-lasted, and the finishing details — including the dark green cactus leather Under Armour logo and a circular embossed tongue tag featuring my own logo — all crafted by hand.
This project represents where my journey began and how it’s evolved. When I first learned shoemaking through The Shoe Surgeon Academy, I used cactus leather for my very first build. Returning to that same material for this competition connects my growth as a maker with the values I started with — craftsmanship, sustainability, and originality.
My concept was simple: to prove that any sneaker, even a performance model like the Curry 1, can be recreated using alternative materials without sacrificing quality or design integrity. This build is a reminder that creativity isn’t limited by what’s expected — it’s expanded by what we choose to work with.
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Now available to own
Following an exhibition in San Francisco on February 20th, 2026, the Art of the Game Collection is available to purchase.
A historic collection uniting the vanguard of artists from the US and Europe. One hundred visionary creators were selected to immortalise the iconic Under Armour Curry 1 Low FloTro.
This is a finite series of 1-of-1 sneaker sculptures - impossible to replicate and designed to appreciate. The ultimate acquisition for the serious collector - a chance to secure a permanent place in sneaker and sports culture history.
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