The Elephant under the Appletree.

I've always loved exclusivity - whether it be a shirt, a pair of sneaks, or even a pair of boxers. Don't get me wrong, I wear what other people wear, too...it's just that knowing that no one else has 'em (or a limited amount of people) got me feeling more distinct. And what better way to be distinct and original?

Custom work.

Without further ado, here is my fixation.


ELEPHANT.
The infamous Elephant print. It's been the obsession of many Jordanheads.
Inspired by the Air Jordan III Black/Grey orginally released February 1989 (and later retroed 1994), these have been my personal favorite.


I never had the chance to get my hands on these, but (as I always say) when life gives you some paint and a pair of similar all-white sneakers - you got yourself an opportunity to make the your beloved cement III's (cement and elephant print are often interchanged).
[inspiration]




Here's how they came out. The print was first engraved, then painted on.
























































I see lots of minor and major flaws (and I know you guys do too), but I gotta say that I still take pride in 'em.

APPLETREE.
Wood grain has always fastinated me and so has the vivid red of a fuji apple, thus inspiring me to spit these out. They didn't come out exactly as I imagined, but hey...things won't always happen as you planned. The base shoes were basically all white (or cream-ish off white) with a gum bottom sole. Thanks to the ISS member (issforums.com), ileavitt, I was able to get these for $21 shipped. So here's the shakedown. Hate or love it, just remember who made it.

Base Shoe:




























After the inspiration:


































































































That's all I have for now. Keep on the look out, fam.