{"product_id":"thrones","title":"THRONES","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN TATE — THRONES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHRONES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a statement luxury high-top sneaker inspired by the majesty, authority, and celestial presence associated with God’s angelic throne order. The design is meant to feel powerful rather than delicate: architectural proportions, commanding ankle structure, rich surface texture, and gold hardware give the sneaker a regal, almost ceremonial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biblical inspiration behind the name makes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHRONES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore than a color-driven fashion sneaker. In Christian angelology, Thrones are traditionally associated with divine authority, order, and the heavenly presence of God. That concept translates naturally into the sneaker’s elevated silhouette and crown-like ankle construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe THRONES silhouette is a structured\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eluxury high-top\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a clean elongated profile and substantial ankle height. The upper is completely wrapped in a glossy crocodile-embossed finish, creating depth as light moves across the individual scales. From the toe through the quarters, tongue, collar, and ankle strap, the texture remains visually continuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broad ankle strap wraps around the upper portion of the sneaker and closes through an oversized\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished gold-tone buckle\u003c\/b\u003e. This becomes one of the strongest identifying features of THRONES, giving the footwear the appearance of luxury leather goods translated into sneaker form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the strap is a traditional lace closure in matching tonal laces, allowing the dramatic buckle system to remain the visual centerpiece while still providing functional adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe padded high collar creates a strong, upright profile while giving the shoe its distinctive throne-like stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature Y Symbol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongue carries the raised tonal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eY insignia\u003c\/b\u003e, positioned high enough to remain visible above the ankle strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the THRONES concept, the Y becomes a spiritual and brand signature rather than conventional sneaker decoration. Its vertical form complements the high-top construction and gives the front view an immediately recognizable STEVEN TATE identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSole Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper sits on a substantial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eivory\/cream luxury cupsole\u003c\/b\u003e, deliberately contrasting with the saturated upper colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive features is the series of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efive colored tooth-like elements positioned at each front side of the sole\u003c\/b\u003e. They match the upper color and interrupt the otherwise clean ivory midsole, giving THRONES a sculptural, aggressive visual signature while leaving the rear portion of the sole clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sidewall is finished with understated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN TATE embossing\u003c\/b\u003e, keeping the branding tonal rather than printed or oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting contrast is important to the design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh-gloss upper + warm ivory foundation + dramatic colored sole teeth + gold hardware.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction Direction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the luxury production version, I would specify:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium full-grain calfskin leather with a deep crocodile emboss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gloss hand-finished surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-lined interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCushioned leather footbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced padded ankle and tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-covered structural ankle strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass or premium plated brass buckle hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaxed or high-density tonal laces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched-and-cemented premium rubber cupsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpted contrasting front sole inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonal embossed STEVEN TATE side branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonal raised or embroidered Y tongue emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor product copy, I would describe it as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecrocodile-embossed calfskin\u003c\/b\u003e, unless the production shoe will actually use genuine exotic crocodile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eColorways Shown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObsidian Throne — Black \/ Ivory \/ Gold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloss black crocodile with black laces and black front sole teeth. The ivory sole breaks up the darkness while the gold buckle gives it the strongest formal luxury character of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would position THRONES above a standard STEVEN TATE sneaker because the high-top construction, full textured upper, wraparound ankle system, custom sole treatment, and oversized metal hardware make it substantially more elaborate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis should be presented as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elimited-production luxury statement sneaker\u003c\/b\u003e, not a mass-market high-top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STEVEN TATE","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 7 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314978889972,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 8 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314978955508,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 9 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314979021044,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 10 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314979086580,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 11 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314979152116,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 12 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314979217652,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 13 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314979283188,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 14 \/ High-top","offer_id":49314979348724,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 7 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858455284,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 8 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858488052,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 9 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858520820,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 10 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858553588,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 11 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858586356,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 12 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858619124,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 13 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858651892,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 14 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858684660,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 7 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858717428,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 8 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858750196,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 9 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858782964,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 10 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858815732,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 11 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858848500,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 12 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858881268,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 13 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858914036,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 14 \/ High-top","offer_id":49434858946804,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/4109\/5668\/files\/0B118CCA-BAD3-4ADB-A709-2997A6A3728D_e86f9b42-d7c2-4355-ad01-ef30e26cb63d.png?v=1788669398","url":"https:\/\/steventatecouture.com\/products\/thrones","provider":"STEVEN TATE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}