The 100 Shortlisted Creators will receive the competition package. This is your chance to show the world what you can create.
Designed to help you bring your creativity to life. This isn’t just a sneaker; it’s your chance to make a statement, showcase your style, and stand out on a global stage. This package is designed not only to support your creativity but also to make every step – from unboxing to the final reveal – an experience worth sharing.
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The Curry 1 Low FloTro is more than just a sneaker – it’s your canvas for creativity. Its textured suede upper responds uniquely to paints and pens, allowing your designs to take on depth, dimension, and character. Unlike leather, the suede surface soaks in color differently, giving your art a distinct, tactile quality – but it also requires the right approach and careful technique.
POSCA pens are water-based paint markers that are known for their versatility and vibrant pigment. Unlike traditional markers, POSCA pens use acrylic paint in a pen format, which means the ink sits on top of the material rather than being absorbed too deeply. This makes them highly effective for textured surfaces like suede.
Liquid Kicks is a professional-grade sneaker sealant from the US, designed to protect custom artwork on sneakers. Its advanced formula bonds with materials like leather, mesh, and canvas to create a flexible, durable layer that resists cracking, yellowing, and water damage. This helps keep colours vibrant and designs intact even with regular wear. It’s widely trusted by sneaker artists for achieving a clean, professional finish that lasts.
The Shortlisted Creators will receive the competition package and officially become 1 of 100!
Share the unboxing experience and talk through initial ideas. Bring your vision to life on the Curry 1 Low FloTro. Upload photos and videos of the design and making-of process to social media.
Upload all content you captured to the competition website. Send the physical sneaker using the pre-paid label provided. Deadline is the 12th November to return.
Entries are reviewed by the Design Committee. The Top 6 Finalists selected will advance to the Finale sharing the stage with the Judging Panel. Please keep the 22nd November free.
Plan Ahead – sketch your design and think about the story behind it.
Work With the Texture – suede behaves differently than leather; layer carefully and let each layer dry.
Be Bold With Colour – the textured upper can make bright colors pop beautifully.
Work with the Silhouette – use the sneaker’s natural shapes to frame your design.
Document Your Process – capture your unboxing, in-progress shots, and final reveal for social media and submissions. See hashtags and handles below.
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.