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Delta Air Force 1 Custom Shoes by Lazy

Brandon Laskowski — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:03:56 +0000

Sometimes a custom sneaker’s inspiration isn’t always obvious. For these Delta Air Force 1 customs by Lazy a unique concept is perhaps what his customer wanted. A quick glance may not seem like these are much but any Nike shoe afficianado will realize the sole and upper don’t match up. Using an Olympic Air Force 1 from 2004 Lazy unstitched and removed the soles to replace them with those from a same sized Dunk. The Air Force 1 upper and Dunk sole has never been an official release from Nike but there has been a few sample pairs seen in the hands of a select few. The preciseness of an Exact-o knife and steady hand was used to carve out Delta on the silver Swooshes and SUP EME World Famous on the toe box. Lastly a thin fleece like material was placed on the toe panel to match the back panels fleece material. Subtle but detailed to those in the know.

Checkout more work from Lazy via his site: http://www.akalazy.com/

Kobe Bryant Black Mamba Custom Air Jordan IV by Lazy

Brandon Laskowski — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:01:00 +0000

Singapore based shoe customizer Lazy is starting to really branch out and conquer other base shoes with his recognizable denim customizations where he glues the fabric over original panels of the shoe with contrasting stitching. The latest is a pair of Nike Air Jordan IV’s titled “Black Mamba”. The nickname of the Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, the Black Mamba theme is represented well in black faux snakeskin on the reconstructed wings and back heel tabs with contrasting purple stitching and gold Jumpman. Extra embroidered detailing sets these off: tongue tags with Kobe Bryant’s silhouette and Kobe’s Nike symbol on the back heel area. If the worn denim wasn’t enough the plastic netting was replaced with jersey mesh in the Lakers’ signature purple and a bit of black speckling was sprayed on the midsoles.

For your own pair of Black Mamba’s visit his website here: www.akaLazy.com

Custom Nike Dunk Hi and Low “Stitch and Destory” by Lazy

Brandon Laskowski — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:12:31 +0000

Another instant classic denim custom from shoe customizer Lazy, Nike Dunk “Stitch and Destroy”. Lazy created this latest piece in high and low top version, something rarely seen, a dual version custom shoe in a hi top and low top featuring: black raw denim with random zig-zag stitches across the shoes in black with a LAZY logo on the low top pair in red and the signature Lazy logo tag on each pair. Limited to six pairs each the title on the custom Nike Dunks are a play on the old skateboarding video game “Skate and Destroy” in which Lazy was influenced way back in the 1990′s. From skateboarding lifestyle he was naturally introduced to a world of street fashion eventually leading him to shoe customization.

Order your pair of Nike Dunk “Stitch and Destroy” via Lazy’s Webstore

20% off of Lazy’s Webstore until June 11th, 2010

Brandon Laskowski — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:29:06 +0000

Sneaker customizer Lazy is giving everyone a discount for his webstore. You still have about 5 days as it runs until June 11, 2010. Simply enter the code: “THANKYOU” at checkout and you will receive 20% off your order. So if you have been eyeing a pair of his famous denim custom Nike Dunks or Air Force 1s now is the time to get the best deal possible.

Visit Lazy’s Webstore HERE

Lazy: “Paranoir” Custom Nike Dunk High

Brandon Laskowski — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:06:40 +0000

It looks as though shoe customizer Lazy’s business is picking up with the release of these “Paranoir” Custom Nike Dunks. They are actually created by a new designer under Lazy’s Design team named Alpha, with Lazy overlooking design and creation as the curator. From the words of Lazy himself: “The Paranoir Nike Dunk is inspired by the frenetic urban subculture, art in the form of modifications-body art, enhancements of existing products, pugnacious punks and rebels.” That description fits most of Lazy’s previous work with worn denim, torn fabric, stitching, and overall abused look. This time though the Paranoir is without the abused touch to the black selvedge denim giving the wearer the chance to make their personal mark by how they wear their own pair. The overall pugnacious modification is achieved with the random metal studs, differentiation of materials on certain panels, and the rebellious patches. Lazy’s Paranoir Dunks proove that unsymmetrical designs can be aesthetically pleasing. Production on these is limited to 6 pairs so if you like you better order quick.

Buy your Lazy “Paranoir” Custom Nike Dunk HERE

Lazy: Gucci-esq Nike Air Force 1

Brandon Laskowski — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:11:19 +0000

Another Gucci colorway Nike Air Force 1 custom this week from Lazy. A real high quality green suede is used in the mid panels. For more photos check Lazy’s Website: HERE!

AKALAZY Nike Air Force 1 Jailbreaker (Series IV) for DJ Clark Kent

Brandon Laskowski — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:43:29 +0000

Stained, ripped, faded denim and all. Lazy recreated his Jailbreaker Dunks onto an Nike Air Force 1 too near perfection. Only thing I would change is the recreating of the Nike heel tab with yellow embroidery instead of black and they’d be perfect. The customer was someone with many pairs of Air Force 1s. Who, for some reason gets credit for having so many, like ok would not most sneaker fans have a bunch of Air Forces if they had the same amount of money to waste on shoes too? I’m sure he gets free ones from Nike too while the consumer gets nothing and a chance to pair 3 times retail for their own colorway. Basic capitalism.

Anywho these are definitely one of the better parts of that dudes collection now.

Lazy’s Website

Cut-and-Sew: A Look Into the Works of Nash & Lazy

Brandon Laskowski — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:37:33 +0000

The bloging crew over at Hypebeast.com recently had a few words with customizers Nash and Lazy. This time Lazy even mentioned his clothing brands of which he designs for (PaintorThread.com is obviously not on Hypebeasts level, I gotta keep grinding). Either way its a great look at what got two customizers going and whats ahead. Looks as though Nash is progressing well, which just goes to show finding a niche can take you places as I have said before.

Interview with Shoe Customizer Lazy

Brandon Laskowski — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:05:41 +0000

Some shoe customizers choose to stay out of the bright lights of the Internet’s message boards and social networking sites. Instead they like to have their work speak for themselves. That must be the case with veteran customizer Lazy, well known for his intense denim customs. Or maybe it is because he has his hands in too many other important projects and Lazy is just an oxymoron for his lifestyle? Well you can decide for yourself by reading our interview with the mysterious customizer himself. Check it!

1. Please give your name, age, where you are from and or grew up?
My name is Tony Tay, 32 years old. Born and raised in Singapore.

2. What, if any, art based education have you had?
I went to art collage in San Francisco, CA for my degree in graphic design.

3.When did you start and what got you into customizing?
I started customizing sneakers in 2005. I was just fooling around with my sneakers back then. It was nothing serious till I got more people hitting me up on emails for my sneakers. That’s how I started.

4. Is customizing a full time gig? If not what pays the bills?
Customizing is my full time gig. However, I do have 2 clothing brands that help to pay the bills as well.

5. What is on the horizon for Lazy in 2009 and beyond?
I hope I am able to show more of my graphic design work and produce more products other than sneakers.

6. Have you learned, gained, or experienced anything significant as a result of customizing?
Nothing significant other than getting to meet a lot of people who are passionate about sneakers.

7. Where do you get inspiration for designs?
I find that inspiration is everywhere. Its just how you connect yourself with the source to be inspired to create.

8. What are ways you try to spread word of Lazy, or ways in which you market yourself?
I never really pay too much attention on marketing myself. I just kept my focus on my work. Word spread are mainly by people who enjoy what I have done.

9. Craziest customizing request?
To paint Spongebob on sneakers.

10. Share any experience you may have had working with a store or company of any kind.
Unfortunately I never get a chance to work with store or any corporate company.

11. Do you listen to music while working? If so what’s on your customizing playlist?
I don’t always listen to music while working. Coz sometimes I do my brainstorming for ideas while I’m working on my kicks. I don’t really have a customizing playlist anyway. I will just listen to anything.

12. Favorite food and beverage?

Fried chicken and beer.

13. If you could have one super power for a day what would it be? And why?
To transform a dollar note into multiples. So I can continue to do what I enjoy doing and help other people as well.

14. If you could pick one movie or TV. show to have been an actor in which one would it be?
Gleaming the Cube. Everything looks damn cool when I watched that movie during my elementary school days.

15. Most memorable or famous customer you have had?
I guess it will be Dj Greg Street from Atlanta. He requested a small size run of my denim dunk customs for one of his sneaker event.

16. What are your Favorite clothing brands or styles?
My favorite brand will be Undercoverism. Simple and conceptual.

17. Name a good book you have read?
Streetwear by Steven Vogel

18. Anyone you would like to work with?
Too many of them. There are a lot of talented people out there.

19. 10 years from now, where do you see yourself?
The culture and scene are changing everyday. It will be impossible to see where I am in 10 years time. But I do hope that my clothing labels will have established by then.

20. Any advice for those beginning customizers or those wanting to start customizing?
I’m not really the right person to give advice, but I feel that anyone who wish to make a name in customizing sneakers should identify yourselves and your objectives.

21. Final thoughts, shoutouts, or news you’d like to share?

Thank you for doing this interview and to everyone else who bothers to read this as well. Really appreciate all your support. Stay well. Cheers.

Big thanks to Tony for his time and words. So we were right about letting his work speak for itself as he pays little attention to marketing. But it is hard to believe Tony as being truly lazy if he also has his creative mind as part of two clothing lines. For more info or to have your own Lazy custom sneaker visit his website: akaLazy.com

Lazy: Custom Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB

Brandon Laskowski — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:25:50 +0000

Here is the latest from Lazy. Looks as though he stepped away from the fabric work on this pair to add the fuscia and some zebra like stripes both of which fade across the white canvas of the Dunk Mid SB’s. No name yet, customs do not always need a name.

Lazy’s Website