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 Are you an artist? Do you love to design and render shoes? If so, then this place is devoted to you.
Justin Taylor Friday, October 21, 2005
Oct 2005 - K1x Freestyle | k1x X-1
Congratulations to Justin Taylor who narrowly beats out Ryan for the closest race of the year. He will receive a pair of customized shoes from k1x and his entry will also be one of 10 finalist for the Rendering of the Year.
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ZENITH CHANCE Tuesday, November 01, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x Freeleone
   6.92 / 10
Zen returns to action after a little hiatus. He's trying to do his best to follow K1X design language while adding some modern cues. Following German designs, the Rucker Edition Freeleone shoes are hard edged with sharp lines. The main part of the shoe is mesh with leather and TPU.
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TONY HENDRIX Sunday, October 30, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x Crossover
6.91 / 10
The K1X crossover concept is inspired by the FIBA and the
2006 World Championships in Tokyo. Light, quick, and
with finesse help define the character. Swift clean lines and the
sweeping sole and upper make the shoe appear light and fast. A hidden crossover harness system, secure the shoe to the foot. Straps
have become very popular and sometimes over used. This hidden system
gives a lock down fit while providing aesthetic quality. The harness
can be adjusted from beneath the foot and on the heel area. A release
valve on the medial side of the outsole allow for shoe removal. The
cushioning is provided by a dense foam midsole; eliminating any
additional weight.
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MEKA DIZZO Saturday, October 29, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x ChiefRocker
5.20 / 10
First time finalist shows great improvement from earlier Ferrari concept. The Chiefrocker street performance basketball shoe uses modern uppers such as TPU and Nubuck along with a hybrid PU/EVA midsole. Check out the sketches and details for more info.
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MARK MINER Friday, October 28, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x Chiefgliders
5.64 / 10
Mark kept the overall shape as the original Chiefglider but with a little update. He found the patterns to be simple, geometric and angular. He also wanted to mix in a little bit of tech and sport feel to the overall design.
He feels like the shoe captures the street game and wanted the product to speak to the game and the the players who play it. What's more interesting is that Mark added the apparel line as well as multiple colorways. The urban style clothing line ties in with the look and attitude of the shoes. Upper: Combination full-grain leather and patent leather upper takes subtle design cues from the fast pace game of the street basketball game. Midsole: Phylon midsole for cushioning and give lightweight performance. Flex groove in the forefoot. Outsole: Was inspired by fast cuts an movements in the action of playing the ball. The placement an use of the cuts creates high traction for use on the street courts.
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PIETRO PELLICELLI Thursday, October 27, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x Albatros
7.39 / 10
Inspired by K1X CEO Christian Grosse words "even your mom wears Nike...", Pietro's Albatros shoe is designed to offer a strong alternative design picking some classic design elements into a modern performance driven package.
He employed mesh and breathable materials just like in the original Chiefglider. The midsole is geometrically designed to enhance cushioning, flexibility and stability. In place of common medial support shell Pietro implemented the new "Medial Wing" (black portion in the medial view) which is actually a flexible outrigger midsole/sole in the medial side. It should provide enhanced cushioning and stability under plantar arc and great medial grip to speed up the lateral movements without increasing too much the stiffness.
The "Albatros" name came as a consequence due to the smooth and dynamic flight style of those birds. Tongue and external heel counter are like abstract bird's feathers at the tail of the wings.
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WAYNE RUSSELL Wednesday, October 26, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x GeneGlider
7.38 / 10
What do Kobe Bryant, Ken Griffey Jr., and Payton Manning have in common? Well, they each followed in their father’s footsteps by becoming successful pro athletes. Their success can probably be attributed to receiving "good genes". With this in mind, what if the successful Chiefglider had an offspring? Perhaps the result would be a shoe that resembled the original but still managed to be an individual. This is how the GeneGlider was born. Wayne tried to make this new shoe different but at the same time retain the essence of the "Glider Family". In the nation of hoops, this new shoe is bolder and more modern looking. Have you met Gene?
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EDGAR VERGARA Monday, October 24, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x Chiefglider Top
6.40 / 10
After 4 wins in 4 attempts, Edgar's back with the k1x Chiefglider Top. This time, he decided not to use 3D to better showcase his design skills. Can he makie it a historic 5 for 5? or will the lack of 3D presentation disappoint the voters? Only time will tell.
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TYREN REDD Sunday, October 23, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x On Flight
5.55 / 10
Tyren returns with the K1X On Flight - named for its lightweight design. Key features include mid-foot strap for added support and style; mid-foot carbon shank plate and also a low to the ground design for maximum court feel and control.
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YUSUF MUHAMMAD Saturday, October 22, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x Chiefglider
5.98 / 10
Yusuf's aim was to take the linear nature of the original K1x
Chiefglider and make it more aggressive, redesigning the logo to suit. The
new K1x Chiefglider is a lighter and more breathable shoe yet still provides
the look and the support of the original. Cneck out the multiple colorways and angles.
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JUSTIN TAYLOR Friday, October 21, 2005
October 2005 - k1x Freestyle | k1x X-1
7.67 / 10
This shoe is meant to be a high performance offering from K1X. It features a new lockdown strapping system. The strap wraps from the medial side to the lateral side, forming an "X" across the foot, and it snaps on the lateral side. The strap snaps into the ankle and the forefoot. At these points, the wearer can adjust the fit by sliding the tab up or down. The mesh windows on the medial and lateral sides offer excellent breathability while the heel and midfoot support chassis create stability. The cushioning system is comprised of a resilient urethane compound sandwiched between the support chassis and rubber outsole.
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