I am honoured and inspired to have been invited to work in the lab @vibramconnect a huge thank you to everyone involved and everyone @vibram
We were tasked to recreate and rework some vintage archive pieces from @sota.rome for display at their exhibition space in Rome.
It was luck of the draw and i selected a pair of 2004 @nike escape. The soles were Eva with a waffle outsole, peeled straight off without crumbling luckily.
The concept I went with was inspired by the name “escape” I thought of hiking/sailing and the feeling of exploration.
Taking elements from climbing, I added a suede rand to act as a lacing system, with a rope detail surrounding the whole mudguard of the shoe which also takes queues from sailing.
I replaced the sole with a rugged vibram unit with large lugs to add functionality in any terrain. The pop of yellow also keeps everything uniform but interesting.
The old tongue had a bellow feature but I upgraded it with goretex fabric, a nod to @isseymiyakeofficial with a subtle pleats detail to contrast the utilitarian focus but also soften the upper.
Was over the moon that it placed joint first with @imke_nijst in the secret panel competition at the end.
I was in great company with so many amazing creators from all around the world, all like minded and united by the same energy and focus and love for our work.
The possibility is truly endless.
Huge thank you to everyone involved. What an amazing way to see Milan.
I look forward to the next one but in the meantime it’s all systems go with a new inspiration and insight.
The Vibram section will be getting a make over in the store. Watch this space.