{"product_id":"alexander-mcqueen-x-puma-2008-sample-distressed-carved-leather-sneakers-cork-sole-archive-rare","title":"Alexander McQueen x Puma 2008 Sample Distressed Carved Leather Sneakers Cork Sole Archive Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlexander McQueen x Puma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Condition (Excellent vintage condition; very well preserved for a sample piece)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistressed Leather \/ Cork \/ Wood \/ Rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed \/ Oxidized Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSample Production (Pre-production stage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEU 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extremely rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander McQueen x Puma sample sneaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developed between 2008–2009, originating from the experimental phase surrounding the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall\/Winter 2008 collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair represents a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-production test version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a rare glimpse into McQueen’s design process — where footwear transcends function and enters the realm of sculptural object design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in richly textured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistressed leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the upper features intricate carved detailing that evokes erosion and natural decay — a recurring theme in McQueen’s exploration of time, mortality, and transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heel is anchored by a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal ring engraved with “Alexander McQueen”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reinforcing its hybrid identity between fashion artifact and engineered object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEqually significant is the sole construction: a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecork inserts and hardwood structural units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting McQueen’s fascination with organic materials and his continuous dialogue between nature and industrial form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike mass-produced versions, this sample retains raw experimental elements and subtle construction differences, making it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue collector’s piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rarely seen on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA museum-level sneaker that sits at the intersection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efashion, design, and conceptual art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"42","offer_id":55534830846328,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/2599F4AF-FDC3-455E-B20E-C32777FDF7D6.png?v=1782298597","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/zh\/products\/alexander-mcqueen-x-puma-2008-sample-distressed-carved-leather-sneakers-cork-sole-archive-rare","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}