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.
“Rooted”
Product Details
“Built from the soil. Designed to rise.”
The Rooted sneaker blends spiritual symbolism with an upscale design, creating a piece that speaks to both purpose and presence. This isn’t just a colorway; it’s a narrative told through earth and life, origin and elevation.
The deep brown foundation anchors the sneaker in humility, a constant reminder of where every journey starts. Brown represents the earth, the dust, the grind. It’s the color of staying grounded, honoring your beginnings, and respecting the foundation that shaped you. Stay centered, stay authentic!
Rising from that base, rich gradients of green take over the upper, symbolizing growth, renewal, and forward motion. Green is the color of life that keeps evolving. It represents prosperity, creativity, and stepping boldly into new seasons. The transition from brown to green mirrors a seed’s journey — planted low, rising high.
Every detail of the Rooted sneaker is designed with intention:
•premium textures that echo natural earth elements.
•gradients that move like life sprouting upward.
•clean lines and modern shapes for that high-end streetwear aesthetic.
This pair stands as a statement piece. A reminder that you can’t grow without roots, and you can’t elevate without grounding. Rooted brings luxury, symbolism, and culture together in one silhouette that speaks even when you don’t.
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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
