jordan XI shoes reimagined by KXIV with details of thai architecture

jordan XI shoes reimagined by KXIV with details of thai architecture
all images courtesy of KXIV

with a background in architecture, KXIV has reimagined a pair of ‘jordan XI’s’ based on the white temple and black house of chiang mai, thailand. the associated skills from the creative discipline have allowed the designer to turn the patterning, logos, and text into CAD linework. afterwards, the vectors were lasercut over the course of 16 hours. the final product is a luxury sneaker comprised of black python, buffalo, and metallic cowhide on the upper, pull tab, and heel counter. these components are accented by a mixture of pig and lamb for the gold lining of the toe box while the transparency of the sole and its details have been preserved.

the details represent the white temple and black house of chiang mai, thailand

side view the sneaker

each of the patterns, logos, and linework were lasercut

the vectors were lasercut over the course of 16 hours

accents are provided by a mixture of pig and lamb for the lining

the sneaker consists of black python, buffalo, and metallic cowhide

the jordans in the shop

the tools of the trade

closeup of KXIV’s sewing machine

a few fabrics and leathers over years of material sourcing 

several yellow shoe lasts

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.