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.
The First Step
Product Details
This design is my 3rd attempt at designing custom footwear, my previous 2 were smaller sections on a football boot. I’m new to this. I believe I was brought in to this competition to show the perspective of someone that is a novice and doesn’t (really) know what they’re doing. And I definitely did that lol.
I grew my following through designing football boot concepts with my IPad on an art app called Procreate. My most popular series being ‘Turning Kits into Boots’. So with that in mind I decided to switch it up and take inspiration from Stephs team jerseys and create something eye catching.
I’ll be honest I’m not thinking of it as much of a competition. Just an experience I’m grateful to even be involved in. I have a lot to learn and this experience has taught me a lot.
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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.
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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.
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A HISTORIC COLLABORATION
