Collabs
Passion drives. At Koio, we know that because we live it. So do our collaborators. They are tattoo artists, principal dancers, pro-surfers, pastry chefs. Above all, disruptors, who, through unique and varied personal journeys, have achieved excellence in their field. Koio is proud to tell their stories in our own distinct medium. Maybe you’ll take them even further.
Joe Jonas
Picture this: It’s 1985, and your class is voting for senior superlatives today—you’re guaranteed to get voted ‘Best Dressed’ when everyone sees you wearing the Koio x Joe Jonas Retro Runner. Featuring an iridescent upper inspired by the 1982 film “Tron,” it’s trimmed with LWG Gold-Certified suede and set on a Koio ReCycled™ sole for unparalleled comfort. You’re going to look so rad.
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Young Chicago Authors
In collaboration with YCA and Taisaun Levi, the 2019 Indy winner of the Louder Than A Bomb spoken-word contest. Her poem is digitally printed on a Koio Capri Triple White.
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Bradley Duncan
Integrating into designs the shadows and light of any given landscape, Bradley’s work constantly adapts to the world around it in a different yet relevant way. A concept we wholeheartedly relate to.
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P.S. 149
What happens when you hold a sneaker design contest amongst kids at a school in New York City?
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Nina Agdal
From gracing the cover of the 50th anniversary issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to walking the catwalk for Victoria’s Secret, Nina Agdal is a force to be reckoned with in the modeling world.
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Dominique Ansel
Flour. Sugar. Butter. Eggs. As a sneaker. Together with Dominique Ansel, we created a limited-edition pair of the Koio Avalanche, inspired by the core ingredients in a classic French croissant: flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Each pair comes with a Dominique Ansel pancake mix.
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Bryan Greenberg
Define, redefine, then repeat. Our newest collab pushes personal boundaries and never settles.
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Socialista
A collab with our favorite lounge in New York. Inspired by its timeless Cuban vibe. Limited quantities available.
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Tyler Shields
Tyler Shields combines provocative observations of life in America and celebrity subjects in his art. He is a quintessential craftsman. Tyler merges composition, lighting, and an unnatural feeling for the shutter into powerful images. He goes into more detail than any other photographer in his planning, sometimes avoiding retouching entirely. Just like Koio, Tyler is relentless about the details in the creation of his art.
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Quincy Davis
Quincy's passion for surfing has been apparent since her childhood days, growing up in Montauk, NY. It was here, far from the surfing hotspots, where she developed her unique power and style that would allow her to become one of the world’s best surfers and a driving force in making surfing a sport for guys and girls alike.
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JonBoy
JonBoy is a changemaker who inspired us from the first moment we met him. He worked through the ups and downs of life, tirelessly, to become one of the world's best tattoo artists. His dedication to mastering this art lead us to embark on our first ever sneaker collaboration.
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Ben Medansky
Ben Medansky’s approach to creating ceramic art has mesmerized us from the first moment we saw his work. It is drawing from an industrial aesthetic but has a human quality that gives each piece its unmistakable character. Inspiring us as much as Ben’s art is his determination. On July 23, 2016, he experienced a setback when his studio in LA burned and most of his work was destroyed. Unstoppable, he relocated to a new location and continued creating breathtaking objects.
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James Whiteside
James Whiteside, Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, was a hyper 9 year old. One day his mom threw him the phone book and said “Find something to do. You’re irritating.” He saw a photo of a dancing couple - a man holding a woman over his head with one hand - and said "Sure, why not." He hasn't stopped dancing since.
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The Flower Shop
You can tell that the Ronnie, Dylan, and Will of The Flower Shop have an amazing taste that goes into the details of every little aspect of the restaurant. Every time you visit The Flower Shop, you discover a picture, a statue, a detail that you haven't seen before.
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Game of Thrones
When HBO asked us to design a limited edition sneaker for Game of Thrones, we knew we wanted to pay tribute to Jamie Lannister and his golden hand.
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