What does a luxury-grade sneaker experience look like? I'm afraid every trendy player has a different answer.
But one thing is for sure, every sneaker player wants to have a "deluxe upgrade" of the sneaker, especially their favorite shoe.
In the face of this demand, the BESPOKE exclusive customization of sneakers is a very niche and unique existence.
IT'S SAID TO BE NICHE BECAUSE THERE ARE ALWAYS VERY FEW PEOPLE WHO CAN REACH AND CONSUME BESPOKE SHOES.
Such custom-made sneakers tend to be made of the best leather, which is costly.
It is unique because the shoes made in this way are unique.
A unique visual effect, a unique texture experience, and a unique mood.
You've seen a lot of custom sneakers based on the Air Jordan 1, but as the editor's favorite shoe, the custom design of the Air Jordan 4 is not common.
And the protagonist of today's article is a "luxury upgrade" based on the Air Jordan 4 shoe model, which can be said to be relatively rare in the field of sneaker customization around the world.
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Superior cortex
The sense of luxury is full
The design idea of this pair of shoes is to provide a luxury-level texture experience, so the selection of leather is particularly particular.
With the first layer of cowhide as the main force, different textures are also combined in different parts.
There is the luxury of crocodile skin, the delicacy of lychee skin, and the low-key of nubuck leather.
When they are combined, this shoe has a rich visual layer from every angle, which makes people never get tired of looking at it.
The inner lining and the inside of the tongue are made of imported suede leather, which not only echoes the high-end materials of the outer upper in terms of quality, but also brings a comfortable wearing feeling with moderate friction resistance.
▼ Inner lining and inside of the tongue
It is also made from pure leather
The inner lining of these shoes is soft and stretchy thanks to the leather material, providing the right amount of enveloping feeling.
The Air Jordan 4 has many classic design details, but when the shoe was redesigned, the original plastic parts were replaced with leather.
The frame and vents, the lace buckle and the heel fender have all been reworked in leather.
At the same time, the design is deconstructed and left blank, only the most original outline shape is retained, and there is no pattern.
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Elegant and versatile
You can wear it however you want
When you can't wait to put it on your feet, you can feel the soft and comfortable wrapping feeling.
Light tones are used as the visual thread, adding a touch of elegance to this shoe.
You can wear it as a pair of sneakers, or you can try it out in more fashion.
Although the original pattern has been removed from the tongue and heel, the classic air of the Air Jordan 4 is still very familiar.
From a distance, you can feel that this is a stylish pair of Air Jordan 4s.
Closer appreciation, the texture of the material and the blank space of the details will give people unexpected surprises.
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A niche within a niche
A custom culture that is not in a hurry
If pop culture is a niche culture, then sneaker customization is a niche in a niche because it is subject to too many restrictions.
To make such a pair of shoes, not only is the leather material expensive, but it also takes a lot of time and energy, and it is completely handmade.
Therefore, the term "sneaker customization" has been synonymous with "no hurry, no delay" for so many years.
With a small audience, low production capacity, and the use of too many leather materials, BESPOKE-style custom shoes basically say goodbye to the word "mass production".
This "luxury upgrade" Air Jordan 4 is made in a limited edition of 18 pairs by HZP, a veteran sneaker customization team with more than 10 years of experience in sneaker customization.
More often than not, such custom sneakers are not worn on the feet, but exist as a trendy work of art for everyone to enjoy.
2023 is coming to an end, and hopefully 2024 will see more boutique and unique custom sneaker creations.