PEAK Flash

For the ladies...designed by yours truly. 

PEAK Phantom

Designed by yours truly.

REEBOK QUESTION SLIP-ON

I woke up with this idea of what the infamous Reebok Question, worn by Allen Iverson, would look like with a slip-on application.  This is what I think it would look like!  Would you cop or not?

Redesigned Nike KD II

So I redesigned the Nike KD II.  Want to know why?  Click the link below to read via NiceKicks.

Designer Quintin Williams Reimagines the Nike KD II

Q.DESIGNS TUTORIAL | Hyperfuse Mesh Textures

   

What's guys!  Sorry it's been so long since my last tutorial but I've been EXTREMELY busy designing/developing new brands for you to rock!  But check this one out...this is how you render "hyperfuse" textures for your uppers.  Download the above mesh texture to follow my lead in the video.  Email me with any questions!

BRAND BLACK: Form and Fashion

Freshness Mag had a very in-depth interview with the new basketball brand, BRAND BLACK.  Footwear veteran and founder, David Raysse, is leading the brand into market where overall performance and street fashion appeal goes hand-in-hand.  Click the link below to read into where the inspiration comes from and what's next for the brand.

BRAND BLACK Freshnessmag Article

The Q.DESIGNS "What If" Series

For those that follow me via Instagram have seen this, but for those that haven't...this is part 1 of the Q.DESIGNS "What If" Series.  I wanted to start a design series of shoes that would basically ask the question, "What if Q.DESIGNS was given the opportunity to collaborate with different footwear companies to revamp some of their most popular styles?"

The first shoe up was the Air Jordan 8.  The shoe to me is a classic so I wouldn't change it dramatically.  Slight pattern and outsole changes, added patent leather, different collar shape, and a cool graphic insole.

This is the first shoe, stay tuned for the next!

Brief History of Allen Iverson's Signature Sneakers

This one is for all of those AI fans out there (me included).  I saw this post on SneakerNews and automatically fell in love with it.  This is an art collection detailing all of Allen Iverson's signature shoes by Reebok.  Seeing that he just recently retired, this is a great way to commemorate his legacy. Check it out by clicking the link below.

Reebok Basketballl: Allen Iverson's Signature Sneakers

The Adidas D Rose 4

Adidas' Basketball Footwear Manager Jack Gray sat down with Sole Collector to discuss some of the technology and aesthetic inspirations for Derrick Rose's come back shoe, the D Rose 4.  I really love the direction of this shoe and especially the story behind it's two-tone exterior...makes perfect sense.  I'm just excited to see how well Derrick Rose actually performs in them.  Click the link to read the full story.

Adidas D Rose 4 Details

Li-Ning Way of Wade 2 "Announcement"

THE ANNOUNCEMENT!  Li-Ning has officially released pictures of D'Wayne Wade's second signature shoe with the company.  The designer Eric Miller says that Wade didn't want much changed from a comfort, construction, and stability standpoint...he just wanted a fresh new look.  Well here it is! Click the link below for more looks.  Would you cop if released stateside?

Way of Wade 2 "Announcement"

Dissect the Jordan Brand Technology

I just recently looked through an article CounterKicks posted about the Jordan Super.Fly 2 and Jordan XX8 technology dissected.  With pictures breaking down each component, you really get a reason why  the Jordan brand can be so expensive at times...it's because of the tooling and technology used!  Click the link below to get a grasp of what it takes to build two of their newest designs.

Jordan Brand Technology

Under Armour Spawn Anatomix

One of the most unique shoes on the market today...the Under Armour Spawn Anatomix.  The Senior Footwear Designer, Ross Klein, sat down with CounterKicks to explain the performance and aesthetics behind the design.  Definitely a great read and insight into what to expect before buying this basketball shoe to wear on your feet.  Click the link below to get educated.

Under Armour Spawn Anatomix

Air Jordan 11 "Playoffs" Gas Mask

He's back at it again.  That's Freehand Profit that is.  Check out this man's creative craftsmanship!  If you haven't heard of him before you have been missing out on some creative stuff!  Check his website out below for more pics of the Jordan 11 mask.

Freehand Profit Website

Nike Zoom KD IV "Kill Bill"

CRAZZZYYY!!  YO, these have to be the dopest customs of this year yet!  Shouts out to Gourmet Kicks for this crazy idea.  The packaging and overall quality of execution of these is just genius and well done.  Dope blood splatters and tongue patches all point back to the film.  If Nike, ever decided to release these as limited pairs believe people would be fighting over them like the movie!  Click the link below to check out more pics.

Nike Zoom KD IV "Kill Bill"

Q. Designs Tutorial Day 2!

What's up world!  I've uploaded Day 2 of the Q. Designs rendering tutorial for those who have been following along so far.  In this video, I'm walking you through how to begin constructing your upper design.  Day 3 we will cover details such as stitching and airbrushing!  Hope you are learning something now!

Brett Golliff Nike Elite Versions of 10 Classics

Brett has me drooling over these 10 concepts of classic basketball sneakers!  Of course the renders are sick, but the idea alone is even sicker!  I've posted my top 3: Air Jordan XI Elite, Nike Air Pippen II Elite, and the Nike Air Max2 CB Elite.  Click the link below to see the other 7 and explanations of the technology behind them.  What are your top 3?

Top 10 Basketball Sneakers Since 2000

I ran across this article posted by DIME Magazine a few days ago and found it very interesting.  Interesting because seeing these Top 10 sneakers brought back so many memories and excitement when they first dropped.

Note that the original date this article was published was in September of 2012, so of course there should be more recently releases added to the list.  I can tell you for sure the KD II looks hideous compared to the signature line Kevin Durant has now!  So much growth!  Click the link below to see the count down and watch the videos to throw you back in time.

DIME Magazine Top 10