Progress Shots

Making a crazy heel on this one...
Color + cut
Trying something different with the boot laces and locks.

Some more sketches

My next pair

I am starting on my next pair of shoes. Drew out some ideas and started to moc my selection up :-).

Kia Ankle Boots...finished!!

So I will take some dope pictures to show off my first attempt at custom heels...but for now here are a few shots taken. I have worked really hard to make a convincing attempt at being a designer. Once I get this physical portfolio to go with my drawings maybe I can make something happen. Until then...I will have fun with it.

More to come!

So what does this picture have to do with shoes? Well I don't know how it will turn out but I look forward to seeing a mash up of Legos and another pair of heels I am working on.

L.A.M.B. Gais Ankle Boot

I am feeling these ankle boots. I kinda am tight because I feel like they stole one of my design ideas I drew a while ago. The white is bold and probably only something someone who is ready to stand out will wear...

"One small step for man..."

Now I know what you all (the 3 people who read my blog) are thinking. Whats with the new space background? Well I wanted this little hobby/blog of mine to represent how I am feeling in 2010. Space is such an interesting place to me. Somewhere I will probably never go...and yet the pure fact of it being so massive and unknown is why we are linked together. Space to me is my future in a way. I don't know what the future holds but the keys to it rattle in my head everyday. I have this cautious optimism just pushing me forward every day. And so a year removed college right now I am in lift off mode. 3...2....1.....(corny lead in FTW)

Report Signature Ziska Heel

Another nice shoe I saw a long time ago from Report Signature...


I really like how the platform shows through the bottom cut of the shoe. The earth tones give the shoe a natural look even though I think they have a pretty distinct design. Too bad they are sold out everywhere.

Barbara Bui

Thanks to shoerazzi (you can follow her also on twitter @shoerazzi) I have been exposed to a bunch of designers I never knew. I still am a naive brand follower. Which I do think actually helps me with my creativity. Since I really don't follow trends and what not I can just do what I want to do. However some of these shoes (wearable or not) I think look really dope. Like these "ornate" ankle boots ha. The bottom right is my favorite, however the top line are the most practical ones I like.

Report Signature Downey

Something about white heels screams bold to me. I know it is a neutral color (if white is even a color to begin with). Most white heels I see look pretty terrible. However I really like this pair from Report Signature. The large ankle band is pretty freshhhh. I would post a link where to buy them.... but they are sold out.

L.A.M.B. Jenner Bootie

At first when I saw these... I just wasnt sure. But I think the asymmetrical patterns really grew on me. You strip away the patchwork design and its just an ankle boot. So I like that the shoe itself isnt too crazy, allows you to focus on the patterns.

RAPHAEL YOUNG

I really like these designs I am seeing from Raphael Young. Like I wrote earlier, I really do not know many shoe brands. I am starting to explore a bit and weeding out the boring crap most people put out. Raphael Young however seems to be making some cool shoes. I don't love them all but the ones I like, I really like.

First Preview

So here is one of the first real shots of my entry into woman's heels. The shoe right now is called Kyia. Based off of my sisters name (she helped me fit my first cuts). I will have a full break down about how I made these and what steps I took in the near future. For now... Let me know what ya think.

Custom Dunks

These dunks I made a couple of years ago. For those of you who do not know the wonders of Angelus leather paint... you are missing out. With patience you can create authentic looking leather in any color you want. When these dunks were first made alot of people would stop me and ask me what model they were. Sometimes the paint job can look factory. I have plans to do another custom dunk with fabric and based off of Super Mario Brothers 3. You know the old guides with the 2d levels detailed out? Well picture fabric with levels on them in the toe box and sides. Oohhh one can only dream.


As you can see in the picture below. The original dunk without added parts and brown, red, and blue colors.

Time to show my shoes

I really like footwear. I don't buy it that much but I really do believe what someone wears on their feet says alot about themselves. Now I am no brand snob. I actually am very ignorant to designers and the industry. But that's what makes it fun for me. I like what I like and don't really have any preconceived notions as to what are the "it" brands outside of your NIKE. There are very few brands I really like. I will start off with one of my favorite women's shoe line. L.A.M.B.