These One-Line Drawings Distill the Most Iconic Sneakers to Their Essence

Sneaker illustration meets Zen meditation.

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In this age of over-complication in design, sometimes the most effective way of going against the grain is to strip back on all superficial detail in an almost meditative Zen exercise. This is what the illustrators at Differantly Studios have done, executing illustrations of the most iconic sneakers with a single unbroken line. In doing so, the designs are distilled to their most essential elements, hinting at their distinctive profiles and driving home the point that they have lasted the test of time thanks to their simplicity. Once you’re done, make sure you check out these decidedly more realistic sneaker drawings as well.

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