JOSEPH GULLOTTA

"Kobe Bryant Shoe Restoration / Jeans"

Materials: Nike shoes, paint, sewing kit, sandpaper, scissors, bleach, tweezers
I decided to paint and restore a pair of old shoes that were torn up and turn them into tribute shoes to Kobe Bryant. I did this by first sewing up any holes or obvious rips in the shoes’ fabric. Next, I taped the shoes up to get ready for painting. Finally, I painted them in a way that resembles a playground feel, mixed with lakers vibes. I also made a pair of ripped jeans and bleached half of them for my sister.