If you’re seriously into your sneakers, you’ll understand the supreme satisfaction that comes with owning a personalised version of your favourite silhouette. Even still, there are always specific designs that carry a little more weight than others. For one lucky sneakerhead, that design is this Air Max 1 “Denim Tribute” crafted by the talented Sam van IJzendoorn.
This one-of-one pair carries a deeply personal meaning. All the fabric used to create the design was sourced from garments left behind by the clients’ late parents.
There’s a striking royal blue corduroy mudguard and collar that also extends onto the lace tab. The team also dressed the mid-foot and heel in a light blue corduroy overlay, while white, hairy fabric is used on the toe box.
The star of this design is definitely the denim on the quarter panels. It pulls together all the different fabrics and proves that there’s nothing that doesn’t pair well with denim. Adding some extra flair to the look are patterned Swooshes and tongue, and somewhat matching red branding accents.
Though the specific story behind each material used to craft the Air Max 1 “Denim Tribute” may not be shared, we can still understand and appreciate the emotional sentiment sewn into every stitch of these sneakers. It makes us want a pair just as special.
If you’d like to pay tribute to someone dear to your heart through your favourite silhouette, contact the folks at Team VIJZ via their website for a custom pair.
Unfortunately, they can only handle ten orders each month. So it might take a wee bit of time until you get your turn.
The team also offers a number of in-line releases. This includes our top picks, the Air Jordan 1 Low and the Air Max 1 Gentleman’s sneakers, as well as the Nike Air Max 1 “Skunk” and “Reverse Skunk” duo.
Of course, with price tags ranging from $1,509 to $2,156 USD, these are undoubtedly investment pieces.
