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Once viewed as merely athletic wear, sneakers have evolved into sought-after cultural staples blazing new trails in street fashion. Bringing a fresh pair of kicks to life is no simple feat. 

Behind every iconic sneaker is an intricate design process. Creating a sneaker from scratch requires meticulous craftsmanship, eye-catching design and innovative engineering.

Collection Plate had the great opportunity to activate at the CURLS On The Runway event in Atlanta to release the brand new Love & Hip Hop Sneaker! 

Marking the 50th anniversary of hip hop's revolutionary emergence, the Love & Hip Hop sneaker pays tribute to the culture that has defined generations.

 

Inspired by the bright, beautiful beaches along Florida's Cubbedge Road, the MANTA Cubbedge Road colorway brings the lively hues of the coast to your feet.

 

 

The Azalea Lane Sneaker pays tribute to the first Air Jordans that co-founder, John Dellinger, bought as a kid growing up on Azalea Lane.

 

The MANTA Collection from Collection Plate draws design inspiration from the majestic manta rays that co-founder, Josef McNeal, watched glide through the Florida waters growing up.

The sneaker industry is booming. Brands like Nike and Adidas have dominated the market for decades, but now independent brands are taking their turns in the spotlight.