Deion Sanders Shows Love for Taft Shoes With Unboxing Video on Instagram
Amina Ayoud
Assistant Digital Editor
Deion Sanders did an unboxing video of some sleek shoes from Taft, as seen on his Instagram on Tuesday.
The football coach showed off two gifted styles, the Rapido high-top sneakers in “Brown Woven” and The Spectator shoe in “Honey.” Retailing for $375, the Rapido sneaker features a vintage 80s-inspired silhouette crafted of textural hand-woven leather made by artisans in Spain, with smooth and rich Spanish Calfskin. The high-tops also include custom rubber outsoles, leather lining, contrasting white lace-up closures, bronzy hardware, Taft embroidery on the heels and the founder’s signature embroidery on the ankle straps.
Retailing for $295, Taft’s Spectator shoe is similar to the preppy and formal silhouette of an Oxford. The shoe is crafted of a two-toned full-grain calfskin in contrasting “White” and “Honey” that transitions into capped toes featuring ornate embossed detailing.
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The footwear features a kiltie which finds its origins in Scotland. The detail can be found on a wide range of vintage golf shoes and acts to protect the laces from dirt and water. The kiltie fitted to the Spectator shoe is removable. Leather soles round out the set, making for a plush feel when worn.
As Deion unboxed the shoes, his immediate reaction captured his admiration for the brand, exclaiming, “Quality brand with versatility. I like that. That’s clean.”
Taft is a direct-to-consumer men’s footwear brand that specializes in manufacturing shoe silhouettes that are as bold and unique as the wearer. The brand was in 2014 by Kory Stevens and offers handcrafted shoes made by global artisans with a range of textiles including suiting wool, woven upholstery fabric and Charles F. Stead leather. The footwear brand prides itself on having an inclusive feel among its customer base, consistently delivering exciting new styles.
About the Author
Amina Ayoud is an Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where she writes stories about everything from celebrity style to breaking fashion and shoe releases. Ayoud cultivated a love of all things fashion early in life thanks to a deep love of fashion history and the luxury industry. In her free time, Ayoud is a self-proclaimed fashion nerd and thriftaholic.
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