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nike rosherun "mercurial?"

Inspired by 2012's Mercurial Vapor IX, these customs feature a striking gradient. Along with the airbrushed fade, the Swooshes also featured a wood-carved safari print, inspired by 2013's "size?" Rosheruns.


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lebron x "barcelona"

Another cross-category hybrid, the LeBron X "Barcelona" draws inspiration from Barcelona's 2011 away kit. The upper features a orange to yellow gradient with royal blue accents on the upper and midsole.

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air jordan xi low "corn snake"

Inspired by the corn snake, these customs feature a striking red snake print. Black accents on the midsole and upper add stealth to the slithering pair. The Bugatti Veyron is also an inspiration for the design as the shape of the Air Jordan XI Low has a similar form to the supercar.

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nike dunk sky hi "snake in the garden"

Fixing fear with flowers, the "Snake in the Garden" custom featured a stealthy wood-carved snakeskin overlay with an airbrushed floral print. The layering on the Sky Hi's was inspired by lace dresses and the unique texture interaction on human skin.

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