In the world of custom sneakers, refinement and sophistication in design are just as important as the comfort of the shoes in question. A design student who was particularly proud of his work posted a multi-picture display on NikeTalk recently of a fictional shoe called the Reebok Yamakasi Low. This feat was a final project for a design course. A quick look at the pictures above and below would not be out of place in the board room filled with shoe executives.
This student had connections with a Reebok office in the Philippines and used world class design tools to make this presentation sparkle. I am sure he passed with flying colors but the mock-up of the Reebok Yamakasi Low looks professional. I love the combination of a simple black cross trainer with a nylon wrap that is evocative of Gary Payton’s basketball shoe a few years back. There is a small bit of blue on the edge of the wrap that breaks up the monotony of the black/gray colorway.
I can only hope that Reebok sees what informal connections have wrought and snap up this shoe for next year. I may already have a great pair of trainers to hit the gym but I would consider investing in the Reebok Yamakasi as a way to shake up my workout. To the good people at Reebok, get moving on the Reebok Yamakasi Low.
