About Me
Ryan
Hi everyone! My name is Ryan. I am a 20 year old from Texas with 7 years of shoe customization experience and 5 years of bespoke build experience.
I am currently studying Design at the University of Southern California.
Growing up, I was naturally very artistic. I began to take my talents more seriously in 2018, drawing inspiration from the Belgian artist Vexx. In 2019, I began to combine my traditional art methods with shoe design, completing my first customization in December.
In June of 2021, I attended a Shoe Surgeon Acadamy session to learn how to create a Jordan 1 from scratch. This is when my interest became an obsession, and I have never looked back.
Since the Shoe Surgeon Class, I have established a daily routine to improve my ability to transform shoes into a unique piece of art. I have had the honor of creating custom pieces for many customers, including:
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokić
Micah Parsons
Damian Lillard
Jayson Tatum
Zion Williamson
Tyrese Maxey
Anthony Edwards
Kawhi Leonard
Devin Booker
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
Jesser
Vexx
And many others...
In 2023, I was hired at a company called Never Ride Stock to be an artist/ambassador for their new team that specializes in bespoke shoe builds and shoe customizations. I have participated in live demonstrations, teaching customization classes, and attending shows and presenting my work.
Every step of this process has been one blessing after another, and for this I am very grateful. I hope to continue to refine my abilities, with the ultimate goal of one day designing shoes and clothing for my own brand.
