Tennis Shoes

 

 

The found object of a tennis ball inspired these handmade shoes, which became literal "tennis shoes." The shoes were made from felt to emulate the felt quality of a tennis ball. The mesh tongues portray the netting of a tennis racket and the green soles stand in for the color of the court itself. Other materials include chipboard, black duct tape, and metal clothing snaps. 

 

This common repurposing of tennis balls served as inspiration for the shoes. 

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