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Customizer: Leyp by Josh Rubin

Leyp Af1Leyp Max90
The white Dunk may have been the original customizer canvas, but it's starting to seem like any white Nike will do. These two creations are just a hint of the range of work coming from Leyp-- there's lots more on their site. Can someone please tell me why almost all the great customizers are working on Nikes? Is it cost, quality or a straight up brand thing?

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This entry posted on 01 November 2004 at 1:29 PM
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