What is the inspiration behind your designs?
I used the film “Rocky” as my inspiration, because it’s one of my favourite movies and because Stallone has been one of my favourite movie-stars since childhood. I incorporated boxing culture and boxing braid elements within my design of a sports shoe.
What type of leather did you use?
Waxed calf and charred leather.
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