MEET THE ART YOU CAN WALK IN

Checkers That Pop: The Di Nowinski x PaperKrane Collaboration Drop!

If your shoe rack has been feeling a little "beige" lately, we have the ultimate antidote. March 5th at 8pm, we are officially releasing our collaboration with Melbourne-based artist Di Nowinski.

We’ve taken Di’s signature "Checkered" series - artworks created by swiping paint across paper with a catalyst wedge - and transformed them into two distinct, foot-shaped masterpieces... Checkered Joy, and Funky Checks.

Meet the Artist: Di Nowinski

A creative chameleon with decades of experience, Di is a Melbourne local who has mastered everything from 3D printing to jewellery design. Her guiding philosophy is simple: create art that makes people smile. Her work radiates warmth, optimism, and a sense of playful curiosity... exactly what we need for our daily adventures.

The Collection: One Vibe, Two Ways

This drop features two distinct pairs of PaperKrane barefoot sneakers, each celebrating the "human and spontaneous" irregularities of Di’s hand-swiped checkered paint strokes.

Feature	CHECKERED JOY	FUNKY CHECKS
The Vibe	Neon, electric, and high-energy.	Earthy, retro, and sophisticated.
Colours	Yellow, pink, and vibrant purple.	Greens, deep purples, browns, and oranges.
Details	Purple laces & soles, neon pink and yellow accents.	Cream laces, tan suede, and gum soles.
Build	Vegan-friendly with terry lining.	Premium suede details with terry lining.
Sizing	EU 26 – EU 43 (Kid to Adult)	EU 35 – EU 46 (Youth to Adult)

 

Why Barefoot?

As always, these aren't just pretty shoes with no substance. They feature the PaperKrane barefoot DNA: a wider, foot-shaped toe box, a zero-drop sole for natural alignment, lightweight construction, and total flexibility to let your feet move as nature intended.

Explore Di’s World:

Website | Instagram | Facebook

See you Friday night? These checks are ready to head out!