I recently had the pleasure of designing a fresh pair of Minnesota Twins City Connect sneakers for Brace Hemmelgarn and I couldn’t be more excited to share the final result! These custom Nike AF1s feature two iconic Minnesota lakes—Lake Minnetonka on the left and Lake Sagatagan (St. John’s University) on the right. As a Minnesota native, this design was all about celebrating the beauty of our lakes, while keeping the Minnesota Twins City Connect colors and theme in mind.
The colors for this project perfectly complemented the City Connect theme. I created a super smooth blue gradient topped with a ripple effect to tie in the water of our amazing lakes. The final result is a sleek, custom design that’s both personal and bold.
The Design Breakdown:
Left Shoe (Lake Minnetonka):
I included the iconic Lake Minnetonka, a staple for Minnesotans and a key part of the state’s natural beauty. This was an important lake to include for my client as he had a personal connection to this lake.
Right Shoe (Lake Sagatagan):
This was a nod to St. John’s University, where the client graduated college from, and another beautiful Minnesota lake—Lake Sagatagan.
I loved being part of this project, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to create something meaningful for Brace. Special thanks to Brace for sharing these photos and trusting me with such a fun project!
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