100 Creators are shortlisted from the US, UK, and Europe, each challenged to design and customise their own Curry 1 Low FloTro. More than just a sneaker, it is a platform to tell your story, share your style, and connect with a global audience. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established customizer, this is your chance to stand out, gain recognition, and leave your mark on sneaker culture.
ART OF THE GAME
We are shortlisting 100 creators from all backgrounds to create a custom design on a pair of Curry FloTro base sneakers. This is your canvas to honor your identity, your roots, and what inspires you. Whether it’s a tribute to your culture, a bold personal statement, or an expression of your creativity - create something that speaks your truth with pride, power, and purpose. The winning design will be dropped as a limited edition sneaker so consider the appeal of the design you create.
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Four-time NBA Champion, Two-time NBA MVP
Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Playing as a point guard for the Golden State Warriors, Curry revolutionized the game with his deep three-point shooting, quick release, and ability to stretch defenses far beyond the arc.
A two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016) – including the league’s first-ever unanimous MVP – Curry has led the Warriors to four NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). He is a 10-time NBA All-Star and the league’s all-time leader in career three-pointers made.
Off the court, Curry is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and cultural icon. Through his Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, co-founded with his wife Ayesha, he supports education, nutrition, and physical activity for underserved children. He has also become a prominent figure in sports media, business ventures, and charitable initiatives, embodying leadership, humility, and innovation.
Custom Sneaker Artist and Designer
Daniel Gamache better known as “Mache” has become seen as pioneer in the custom sneaker world. With over 20 years of experience Mache has amassed a client list and a reputation that has become the prime example of what can be done through custom sneakers. Mache has worked with major brands such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nike, adidas, WWE, NFL, MLB, NBA, new balance, and under armour to name a few. In 2020 Mache launched his own independent “Mache” sneaker brand where he has 4 original sneaker silhouettes including a model made for golf. Mache has been showing us for awhile now what is possible through sneakers.
Sneaker Designer & TV Host of Fresh Pair
Katty Customs is a renowned celebrity shoe customizer and innovator who has taken the world of custom sneakers by storm. She is based in Torrance, California, where she runs her flagship store that offers custom shoe designs for clients. Katty is widely recognized for her unique and artistic approach to customizing shoes that have attracted a wide range of clients, including celebrities. Katty is not only a talented customizer but also an innovator who has partnered with a paint company to develop her exclusive paint line. Her paint line offers a wide range of colors and shades that enable her to create unique and personalized designs for her clients. In addition to her custom shoe designs, Katty is also the co-host of the popular show Fresh Pair, alongside Grammy award-winning Just Blaze. The show features the career life stories of celebrities that are told through a pair of custom sneakers. Fresh Pair has gained a massive following, with the first season featuring a wide range of celebrity guests. Katty’s work has not gone unnoticed as she has partnered with mega companies and brands such as Microsoft Surface, Dunkaroos, Puma, Adidas, JD Sports/Finish Line, Overtime Paint Wars, MTV Wild n Out Sneaker Wars, and many more. Her custom designs have been featured globally, cementing her position as one of the leading celebrity shoe customizers in the world.
Overall, Katty Customs is a force to be reckoned with in the world of custom sneakers, and her unique approach to design and customization has set her apart from her peers. With her flagship store and her exclusive paint line, Katty continues to take the custom shoe industry by storm, and her work is in high demand globally.
Multi-Platinum Hip Hop Artist - Black Eyed Peas
Jaime Luis Gomez, better known by his stage name Taboo, is a Mexican-American and Native American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and DJ, best known as a member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas. In addition to being a multi-platinum American hip hop artist as well as a devoted husband and loving father to three sons and a daughter.
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Attend Finale + Meet Judges
The panel is led by four-time NBA Champion, Two-time NBA MVP – Stephen Curry. Other judges include Black Eyed Peas’ – Taboo, and world-renowned sneaker artists Nikki Knight and Dan Gamache. World-class leaders from sport, music and design.
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The Top 100 selected applicants will receive their Packages and customizing can commence.
The winner will be announced at the Finale Show. The Top 6 Finalists will be invited to attend.
CANVVS is on a mission to legitimise personalisation in sneaker culture and promote creators to help them realise their potential to fulfil their dreams.
About CANVVS
Artist
My love for embroidery started with my Nanna, who patiently taught me how to thread a needle and bring stories to life with stitches. My love for shoes started even earlier — I once got a light-up pair as a kid and refused to take them off, even to sleep. Years later, I combined those two lifelong loves and began embroidering shoes — turning something ordinary into something personal, wearable, and full of character. What started as a creative experiment quickly became a thriving business and a growing community where I now teach others how to customize and create with confidence. Every pair I make is stitched with love, creativity, and a little bit of that childhood magic that made me fall in love with shoes in the first place.
Maker
DeMarco was born from tradition — a legacy shared between father and son. Our story began in Mexico, where generations of craftsmen shaped leather into symbols of pride and perseverance. The scent of leather and the sound of tools were the rhythm of home. When we moved to the U.S., I was thirteen — carrying our family’s craft and dreams for a new beginning. Life changed, but our passion for design and creation never did. DeMarco became the bridge between heritage and modern artistry. Every piece we make honours our roots while embracing bold, timeless design — a reminder that no matter how far we go, we never forget where we started.
Customizer
I’ve been customizing sneakers since about 2011. I decided to pick up some paint brushes, when I discovered that I had a talent that I was fully unaware of. I’ve worked in the retail industry for years, & graduated with a BA in Fashion Merchandising. Which eventually led me to being an entrepreneur & full time sneaker customizer. Known for my unique & bold color theories. I enjoy playing with multiple colors and being able to bring a client’s vision to life without much effort. Heavily known for my clean work, attention to details & again, colors. I create a mock up in mind first, then once the shoe are in hand, I see no limits. My process is unique because there is no one like me in the custom world, as cliche as it may sound. I’ve carved my name amongst the greats in the custom sneaker community, & always out of the mix. If that makes sense! If you’re seeking for clean, unique, & bold, seek no further.
For the last 18 years, I’ve been on a journey to figure out exactly who I want to be and how best to express that. Professionally, I’ve done some of my best work as a Research & Development Chef. In my personal life, my first love is footwear. Along the way, I’ve painted. I’ve reconstructed. I find my greatest joy in combining both to create new work. I think of myself as a story teller. I’ve managed to make a living helping others tell their stories through food. However, I think mine is better told through leather, paint materials and time. I’m inspired most by nature, technology, and pop culture. The relationship between them is exciting for me to explore, I’m hungry to make new designs and silhouettes that resonate with people on an emotional level and I’m not afraid to fail until I make them. I want to make you look fly AND make you feel something. Let’s be seen together.
I’ve been connected to the world of art my whole life, and over the years that passion merged with another one of mine: sneakers. That’s how my journey as a custom artist began, creating unique designs and working with brands like Red Bull, Prime Video, MSI, Paramount, Nocilla and many more. Beyond customizing sneakers, I also create complementary pieces such as accessories and elements that accompany them, and I design fully personalized boxes to make each project more professional, visually striking, and complete.
My work reimagines iconic forms through fashion, sneaker design, sculpture, and installations—transforming them into bold, personal statements rooted in Black culture, identity, and innovation. I turn the familiar into the extraordinary: basketballs become canvases, hair becomes sculpture, and everyday materials become symbols of heritage and power. Each piece celebrates the rhythm, resilience, and brilliance of the Black community—challenging limits and redefining expression. My art blurs the line between fashion and storytelling, inviting people to feel, not just see, the work. It’s nostalgic yet futuristic, a celebration of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.