Men's high-top canvas sneakers
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€153,60 EUR
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€153,60 EUR
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Men's high-top canvas sneakers
€153,60 EUR
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€153,60 EUR
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The IKARÉ high-top sneakers embody a contemporary vision of artistic luxury.
Conceived as wearable graphic art, they blend monochrome minimalism, symbols inspired by ancestral African languages, and avant-garde aesthetics into a strong, timeless silhouette.
Each symbol in the IKARÉ pattern evokes a reinvented visual memory: an abstract script weaving together cultural heritage, contemporary art, and poetic futurism. Deep black dialogues with luminous ivory to create a piece that is at once radical, elegant, and profoundly expressive.
Made to order, the IKARÉ sneakers reflect the DNA of Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï: a more conscious, rarer luxury, where every creation is born from an artistic intention before becoming material.
Their high-top silhouette brings structure and character, while the textured canvas, breathable lining, and lightweight sole ensure comfort designed to accompany daily life with sophistication.
Worn with oversized black tailoring, flowing trousers, a minimalist dress, or a street couture outfit, the IKARÉ sneakers become a strong visual signature—bridging fashion, art, and identity.
Key Features
- Unisex artistic high-top sneakers
- Exclusive black and ivory IKARÉ pattern
- Design inspired by ancestral African graphic symbols
- Premium 100% polyester canvas upper
- Lightweight EVA outsole
- Breathable inner lining
- Soft and comfortable insole
- White faux leather toe cap
- Padded collar for better support
- Coordinated lace-up closure
- Lightweight construction designed for everyday comfort
- High-definition textile printing
- Contemporary minimalist finishes
- Made on demand
- Afro-contemporary and avant-garde aesthetic
- Elegant street couture silhouette
- Creation signed Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï
- Available from 37.5 to 47.5 EU
- Product compliant with European textile safety standards
Size guide
- US Men 5 • UK 4 • EU 37.5
Foot length: 23.2 cm • JP 23 • Outsole: 26.2 cm - US Men 5.5 • UK 4.5 • EU 38
Foot length: 23.5 cm • JP 23.5 • Outsole: 26.2 cm - US Men 6 • UK 5 • EU 38.5
Foot length: 24.1 cm • JP 24 • Outsole: 27 cm - US Men 6.5 • UK 5.5 • EU 39
Foot length: 24.5 cm • JP 24.5 • Outsole: 27 cm - US Men 7 • UK 6 • EU 40
Foot length: 24.8 cm • JP 25 • Outsole: 27.3 cm - US Men 7.5 • UK 6.5 • EU 40.5
Foot length: 25.4 cm • JP 25.5 • Outsole: 28.3 cm - US Men 8 • UK 7 • EU 41
Foot length: 25.7 cm • JP 26 • Outsole: 28.3 cm - US Men 8.5 • UK 7.5 • EU 42
Foot length: 26 cm • JP 26.5 • Outsole: 29 cm - US Men 9 • UK 8 • EU 42.5
Foot length: 26.7 cm • JP 27 • Outsole: 29.5 cm - US Men 9.5 • UK 8.5 • EU 43
Foot length: 27 cm • JP 27.5 • Outsole: 29.5 cm - US Men 10 • UK 9 • EU 44
Foot length: 27.3 cm • JP 28 • Outsole: 30.5 cm - US Men 10.5 • UK 9.5 • EU 44.5
Foot length: 28 cm • JP 28.5 • Outsole: 30.8 cm - US Men 11 • UK 10 • EU 45
Foot length: 28.6 cm • JP 29 • Outsole: 30.8 cm - US Men 11.5 • UK 10.5 • EU 46
Foot length: 29.2 cm • JP 29.5 • Outsole: 31.8 cm - US Men 12 • UK 11 • EU 46.5
Foot length: 29.9 cm • JP 30 • Outsole: 32.4 cm - US Men 12.5 • UK 11.5 • EU 47
Foot length: 30.2 cm • JP 30.5 • Outsole: 32.4 cm - US Men 13 • UK 12 • EU 47.5
Foot length: 30.6 cm • JP 31 • Outsole: 32.4 cm
Size advice
- Take your usual size for a snug fit.
- If you are between two sizes, choose the larger size for more comfort.
- For an accurate measurement, measure your foot from the heel to the longest toe.
Traceability & Commitment
At Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, each creation is designed with a more conscious, humane, and artistic production logic.
IKARÉ sneakers are only manufactured on demand to limit textile overproduction and avoid unnecessary stock. This approach allows each pair to be produced with intention, only when desired.
Our commitments
- Manufacturing on demand to limit waste
- Reasoned production in small series
- Textile printing carried out with particular attention to detail and visual durability
- Design conceived to combine aesthetics, comfort, and longevity
- Piece designed with an artistic and slow fashion approach
- Compliance with European safety and textile composition standards
- Product complies with requirements regarding lead, cadmium, mercury, formaldehyde, azo dyes, and flammability
Each pair of IKARÉ goes through several stages of creation:
from the artistic sketch to the textile pattern, then from digital design to physical manufacturing.
We advocate a rarer and more sincere vision of luxury:
a luxury that prioritizes emotion, creation, and quality over mass production.
Create less.
Create with intention.
Create pieces that stand the test of time.
Patterns & Visual Universe
The IKARÉ motif is born from a dialogue between contemporary abstraction, symbolic memory, and graphic expression.
Conceived as a visual language, it brings together organic signs, totemic forms, and black and ivory rhythms that evoke an ancient language reinvented with a resolutely modern aesthetic.
Each symbol seems to carry a trace:
that of a journey, an inner territory, a collective memory transformed into textile material.
The visual universe of IKARÉ sneakers draws from several influences:
- contemporary African graphic arts,
- the codes of minimalist luxury,
- brutalist architecture,
- Afrofuturist fashion,
- and the relationship between body, movement, and symbol.
The deep black brings structure and power, while the ivory creates a luminous and sculptural contrast. This monochrome palette allows the motif to become a true visual signature: strong, timeless, and immediately identifiable.
IKARÉ does not seek to reproduce traditional symbols.
Instead, the motif offers a free artistic interpretation, where cultural heritage and contemporary vision meet in a unique graphic language.
IKARÉ transforms textiles into a visual territory.
Every step becomes an artistic trace.
Style Tips
IKARÉ sneakers were designed as a strong piece capable of structuring an entire silhouette.
Their monochrome aesthetic allows for both minimalist sobriety and bolder couture contrast.
For a contemporary minimalist silhouette
Pair IKARÉ sneakers with:
- loose black trousers,
- an oversized white shirt,
- a long flowing coat,
- or a structured monochrome ensemble.
The pattern then becomes the graphic focal point of the look.
For a street couture approach
Wear them with:
- oversized tailoring,
- premium cargo pants,
- sculptural silver jewelry,
- or textured materials such as leather, thick linen, or technical knits.
IKARÉ sneakers create an artistic tension between sophistication and urban energy.
For a sunnier and more artistic aesthetic
They can also be paired with:
- ivory pieces,
- draped silhouettes,
- artisanal prints,
- or travel- and contemporary art-inspired clothing.
The black and white pattern allows for elegant transition through the seasons.
Style & Attitude
IKARÉ sneakers do not seek excess.
They exude a silent, graphic, and instinctive presence.
They are for those who see fashion as a visual language:
an extension of the body, identity, and imagination.
Wearing IKARÉ is like walking in a moving work of art.
Manufacturing on Demand
IKARÉ sneakers are only produced once an order has been placed.
This approach allows for intentional creation, without overproduction, favoring a more responsible and emotional vision of contemporary luxury.
Each pair follows a manufacturing process designed to respect the creation time:
from pattern development to textile printing and final assembly.
Unlike mass-produced fashion, we choose to value time, craftsmanship, and the uniqueness of each piece.
Why made-to-order?
- Limit unnecessary inventory
- Reduce textile waste
- Produce more consciously
- Preserve the exclusivity of creations
- Encourage more sustainable and thoughtful consumption
This method also allows each IKARÉ pair to retain a rarer and more personal dimension.
More Intentional Luxury
At Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, we believe that a piece truly comes alive when it is desired.
IKARÉ sneakers are not made to fill warehouses.
They are created to accompany a person, an identity, a story.
Each order triggers a creative process conceived as a contemporary ritual between art, material, and movement.
Creating on demand,
is to give new meaning to desire.
Maintenance & Longevity
IKARÉ sneakers are designed to stand the test of time with elegance.
The care taken with the materials, textile printing, and construction ensures that the rich graphic design of the pattern and the comfort of the pair are preserved over time.
Care Instructions
- Clean gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth
- Avoid machine washing to preserve the finishes and the intensity of the pattern
- Do not use abrasive or bleaching products
- Allow to air dry naturally
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sun or humidity
- Store sneakers in a dry, clean place after use
Preserving the quality of the IKARÉ pattern
The black and ivory pattern was conceived as a true artistic textile composition.
Gentle care helps maintain the depth of contrasts, graphic precision, and original texture of the canvas over time.
Designed to last
At Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, we advocate for fashion designed to be worn for a long time, admired for a long time, and emotionally passed down.
IKARÉ sneakers do not follow the ephemeral rhythm of fast trends.
They are created to become a signature piece in your wardrobe.
True luxury is not consumed quickly.
It is lived in, preserved, and passed down.
Why choose IKARÉ sneakers?
IKARÉ sneakers are not just sneakers.
They are designed as a piece of artistic expression, on the border between contemporary fashion, graphic design, and reinvented cultural heritage.
A strong visual identity
The IKARÉ pattern transforms the shoe into a visual language.
Every graphic detail evokes a contemporary symbolic memory, between abstraction, art, and movement.
A luxurious Afro-contemporary aesthetic
IKARÉ sneakers combine:
- monochrome minimalism,
- Afro-futuristic influences,
- couture elegance,
- and contemporary street luxury spirit.
A strong silhouette, designed to stand out without excess.
Wearable artistic creation
Each pair is conceived as a moving work of art.
The black and ivory contrast allows the sneakers to transcend styles and seasons with a timeless presence.
More responsible manufacturing
Produced on demand, IKARÉ sneakers are part of a slow fashion approach:
- less waste,
- more intention,
- more rarity.
Comfort designed for everyday wear
- Breathable lining
- Light sole
- Padded collar
- Comfortable and durable construction
IKARÉ sneakers combine editorial aesthetics with real wearability.
An Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï signature piece
Choosing IKARÉ means entering a world where fashion dialogues with:
- art,
- emotion,
- symbol,
- and visual storytelling.
A piece designed for those who consider clothing an extension of their identity.
IKARÉ doesn't follow trends.
IKARÉ leaves an imprint.
Order now
IKARÉ sneakers are produced in limited editions and made to order to preserve their exclusive and artistic character.
Each pair is crafted with particular attention to the design, finishes, and the balance between comfort and contemporary aesthetics.
Why pre-order IKARÉ?
- A signature creation by Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï
- A rare and timeless Afro-contemporary aesthetic
- Sustainable and more responsible manufacturing
- An exclusive graphic design conceived as a textile artwork
- A strong piece designed to last beyond trends
The manufacturing lead times allow each pair to be produced with care, far from the rhythm of fast fashion.
International Delivery
IKARÉ sneakers are available in several countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania.
Enter the IKARÉ universe
Make every step a visual signature.
Discover a sneaker designed as wearable contemporary art — between art, movement, and identity.
IKARÉ is an imprint.
A graphic presence.
A way of inhabiting the world differently.
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