Dancretul Creates Custom DIY Orange Peel Adidas Sneakers
Taylor Keefe — November 15, 2011 — Art & Design
References: dancretul.deviantart & freshnessmag
When custom kicks turn out looking trashier than the original, I become a harsh critic, but that is not the case with these orange peel Adidas sneakers by 'dancretul.' These things are not only super dope, they smell as good as they look.
When I first heard of the orange peel Adidas sneakers, I was highly skeptical. Really? Custom kicks with fruit as the main ingredient. Traditional Adidas shell-toes are a classic shoe that have been custom tailored time and time again, usually with poor results. How do you build on perfection? Well, thinking outside of the box is a good start. This fresh take on the DIY shoe goes a step further and just straight up uses items found at your local market. The round shape of the skin, combined with its malleable characteristics, make for easy application. However, concern should be considered due to the fact that orange peels dry up quickly.
Regardless of longevity, these orange peel Adidas are an innovative take on shoe design and utilize materials that you would never find at your favorite sneaker shop.
When I first heard of the orange peel Adidas sneakers, I was highly skeptical. Really? Custom kicks with fruit as the main ingredient. Traditional Adidas shell-toes are a classic shoe that have been custom tailored time and time again, usually with poor results. How do you build on perfection? Well, thinking outside of the box is a good start. This fresh take on the DIY shoe goes a step further and just straight up uses items found at your local market. The round shape of the skin, combined with its malleable characteristics, make for easy application. However, concern should be considered due to the fact that orange peels dry up quickly.
Regardless of longevity, these orange peel Adidas are an innovative take on shoe design and utilize materials that you would never find at your favorite sneaker shop.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Fruit-based Footwear - Exploring the use of unconventional materials like orange peels in shoe design creates opportunities for personalized and eco-friendly footwear.
2. DIY Sneaker Design - The trend of DIY sneaker customization can be extended to using unique materials like fruit peels, allowing individuals to create one-of-a-kind footwear.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The use of repurposed and biodegradable materials in shoe design, such as orange peels, aligns with the growing demand for sustainable fashion choices.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Integrating unconventional materials like orange peels can lead to innovative and sustainable footwear solutions, offering new market opportunities in the footwear industry.
2. DIY and Craft - The DIY sneaker customization trend, combined with the use of unique materials like fruit peels, presents opportunities for the DIY and craft industry to cater to the growing demand for personalized and creative footwear projects.
3. Sustainable Fashion - As the demand for sustainable fashion continues to rise, there is an opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace innovative materials like orange peels to create eco-friendly footwear options.
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