Custom Uncharted 3 : Drake’s Deception Nike Dunks by KyozoKicks.

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in My Stuff | 18 comments

What praise can be put upon Naughty Dog and the Uncharted franchise that we haven’t heard before. Almost universally praised by fans and the media as well as dozens of industry awards (including 4 BAFTA awards for Uncharted 2 : Among Thieves). What I won’t hesitate to say is that I’m really happy these guys are in the business of making games. I don’t say that flippantly, as a fan of Naughty Dog since Crash Bandicoot and of hearing Richard Lemarchand (one of the lead designers on the last 2 Uncharted games) discuss Naughty Dogs approach to what video games are and what they could be at last years GameCity festival, I truly believe nobody else could have made Uncharted but Naughty Dog. Naughty Dog appear to march to a different beat creatively, as their own Neil Druckmann put it, they’re out to “Change the f***king industry”.

 

Whilst Uncharted might seem wildly different to the Naughty Dog games which preceded it, upon closer inspection you begin to see the sparks of inspiration in the early games that would come to shine in Uncharted : Drake’s Deception. Moments such as the dynamic shifts in perspective during the Crash Bandicoot games are still a signature of the Naughty Dogs, now instead of a more convenient angle at which to collect apples the players perspective is switched to add emphasis to jumps and vistas. The genuine bond and friendship between Nathan Drake and Sully builds upon what they were doing with the relationship of Jak and Daxter  2001, their games are undoubtably better today because of the games that came before it.

 

Naughty Dog then are building on a good thing. Since the start of KyozoKicks in 2009 I have been patiently waiting to do an Uncharted piece and I hope you enjoy it. inspired by Uncharted : Drakes Deception, the separate panels of the shoe depict various pages from the journal Drake carries with him throughout the adventure. The aged and weathered brown leather that covers the rest of the shoe mirrors the gun holster that drake has worn throughout each game. The rear of the shoes carries the horsehoe design found on his beltbuckle.

 

Come back next month for another custom pair of Nike Dunks based off of some of our favorite video games. A clue for next month?  Well, call your mama in the room and show her how great you are! 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Emilio
    February 29, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    I love ‘em!!! Love the Uncharted series as well as Naughty Dog, Great video game developers! What size are the shoes?

  3. Newsense
    March 2, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I bought the shirt because I love Naughty Dog and I started collecting Uncharted items a few years ago. I am also a big sneaker fan and even joked with my girlfriend in the past about getting some custom Uncharted Nikes made. If only I could afford something like that…..

  4. hilyou
    March 5, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    where can i buy these? and for how much? also are these available in CANADA?

  5. halfie-and-the-banana
    March 8, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    What regions are these sold? And I’m thinking Majora’s Mask, anyone?

  6. Newsense
    March 9, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Nicholas Tonks, I wasn’t familiar with your work or products before this but luckily someone on Facebook who is also a big Naughty Dog fan like us posted a link. I am going to try to buy one more shirt so I can put one in my collection and wear one. That’s if they haven’t sold out yet by Monday.

  7. Nicholas Tonks
    March 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Hey!

    Geographical location is no enemy of KyozoKicks! I ship all of the items worldwide, If you have a postman then I can get shoes & t-shirts to you!

  8. Nicholas Tonks
    March 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Hey Newsense,

    I appreciate you picking up the T-shirt, I don’t get to keep making new designs, t-shirts and sneakers without you guys, so thanks! I love Naughty Dog and the Uncharted series, I consider them to be making as big an impact on the video game industry as Star Wars had on the movie industry in the late 70′s.

  9. Nicholas Tonks
    March 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Hi Hilyou,

    These shoes will be given away to one of the people who purchase the ’25 Years of Naughty Dog’ T-Shirt I design to complement these shoes. There is free worldwide shipping on all t-shirts and if you win the shoes, shipping on those is of course free. You can buy the T-Shirt on my store here : http://bit.ly/A7FQv4 Draw closes in just over 2 weeks (03/20/12)

    Thanks

    Nick.

  11. Mark k
    March 21, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Anything on the winner yet? Or isnt it announced and we just have to wait for THE mail to arrive? Dont wanna sound impatient ^^ just cant wait! :P

  12. Nicholas Tonks
    March 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Hi Mark!

    A winner has be chosen! They will only know they have won once they postman knocks on their door. I’ll be contacting them after the shoes are delivered in the hope they’ll post a photo on the KyozoKicks Facebook page for all to see.

  13. Newsense
    March 22, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Can’t wait to see if I am that lucky winner and if I am there will be photos and videos

  14. Newsense
    March 26, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Anyone get their shirt yet? Checking the mail is now the highlight of my day haha

  15. Mark K
    March 27, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Not yet, checking the incoming mail at my work all the time but no package (or larger box) yet.

    Lets pray for tomorrow!

  16. Newsense
    March 30, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I am still patiently waiting. Just got a few things from Naughty Dog to add to my Uncharted collection, now all I need are those shoes ;)

  17. UnchartedAngel
    July 30, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Where can i buy these shoes O___O I must have thes shoes!!!!!!!
    Im a very big uncharted fan

  18. Tinky
    February 25, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    WHERE DO I GET UNCHARTED SHOES???????????????? I GOTTA HAVE THEM.

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