Flavor by Spencer

Allbirds’s nod to a vintage sneaker made with natural materials for a better future. The retro silhouette was one of the first multi-paneled sneakers from the brand, enabling material and color blocking.

The Tree Flyer 2 large stride for Allbirds in the running category. One of the key features of this shoe was the SwiftFoam™ midsole made with bio-based Pebax®.

The Wool Runner 2 was the most recent evolution of Allbirds icon silhouette. The bold new Sweatfoam midsole and sleek upper maintains the visual of comfort-first style.

The Futurecraft Strung project was a material revolution. The upper was woven from multi-directional threads by a robot that is programmed to the exact requirements of the wearer, incorporating factors such as their individual stride and foot shape. My contributions were rooted in visual storytelling through color + materials. The final Futurecraft colorway was inspired by the concept of inner glow.

MVP candidate, James Harden’s second signature shoe showcases full length Boost, TPU banking barrier, TPU embroidery (Fiberlock), mesh toe box, molded collar and lacing cage, and multi-colored round lace. Each color way embodies storytelling relating to the icon.

My job was to work with the designer to select materials that mimic and support Harden’s style of play. I used color to not only add dimension but to give the product a reason for being.

James Harden's second signature shoe is updated with a clean off-court aesthetic, featuring a premium leather upper, full-length Boost, and a buckle closure. Each color way is inspired by Harden's fashion-sense.  

My role on this project was to color and materialize each article while adding unique detailing to increase appeal.

James Harden's first signature shoe is updated with a cleaner off-court aesthetic, featuring an uncaged toe box, full-length Boost, and a one-piece Primeknit upper. Each color way is inspired by Harden's off-court lifestyle.  

My role on this project was to color and materialize each article while adding unique detailing to increase appeal. Gum branding, glow in the dark outsoles, camo rubber, and painted Boost were key elements that fit the brief.

The first signature performance basketball sneaker for Houston Rockets star guard James Harden. The sneaker featured full-length Boost cushioning, a traction pattern designed specifically for Harden's game, an asymmetrical lacing system, and a knit-based upper with a leather shroud. Each colorway features unique storytelling, inspired by James' journey.

Designed for the likes of Andrew Wiggins, the sneaker features a one-piece Primeknit, TPU sidewall, and full length Boost.

This project was my first introduction to working with Primeknit. The knit enabled us to zone color, specialty threads, and unique structures. 

The Crazylight Boost 2016 PK featured full-length Boost, Primeknit upper, and a neoprene collar detail.  The unique knit visual was achieved with collaboration with the Primeknit team. The original inspiration for the knit pattern was an exotic deep sea fish that had a bold spotted scale pattern.

The Crazylight 2016 was the first time Adidas Basketball utilized full-length Boost sole, The shoe featured a stylish jacquard upper and Continental rubber for traction to meet the needs of players like James Harden, Kyle Lowry, and Jeremy Lin. Each article utilized icon storytelling.