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How Kickstradomis Became the NBA’s Favorite Sneaker Artist

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July 25, 2018

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Salvador “Kickstradomis” Amezcua is at the top of the customs sneaker game, with sneakers seen all over the NBA, from the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns, James Harden and Damian Lillard.

But Kickstradomis' come-up hasn't been easy. After a 2016 car accident in left him with serious injuries, he started working in a warehouse and lost touch with many of the players he once worked with. But after one pair of his customs went viral he was able to turn custom-painted shoes from a hobby to a full-time career.

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