Adidas has tasked 10 female artists to create limited-edition versions of its Ultraboost trainers inspired by each of America's 50 states, to raise money for a women's charity.
The sports brand partnered with media company Refinery29 for the Boost the Nation project, which will see each pair of trainers sold during an online auction today.
Wyoming by Carrie Chan
Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Women Win ? a charity that uses sport to encourage gender equality across different communities.
The artists brought on board for the project were Meagan Morrison, Maria Castillo, Bree Poort, Lizzie Darden, Jenny Kiker, Sophia Chang, Mari Orr, Jen Mussari, Carrie Chan, Jordana Schrager and Refinery29 fashion editor Alyssa Coscarelli.
West Virginia by Maria Castillo They were instructed to customise white Ultraboost trainers with designs inspired by their given US states ? resulting in a unique collection of shoes that the artists feel collectively represents the country.
"Each state has something great and unique to bring to the table, and it's important to celebrate them individually and as a whole unit," said one artist, Lizzie Darden.
New Jersey by Jen Mussari
"We wanted the shoes to reflect the landscape that women would be running through if they were to visit each of these states," said another contributor, Meagan Morrison.
Kentucky by Jen Mussari
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