STEVEN TATE — DOMINIONS

Luxury Croc-Embossed High-Top Sneaker

The DOMINIONS is a statement high-top from STEVEN TATE, combining luxury fashion, architectural structure, and Christian symbolism. Designed with a dramatic monochromatic upper, oversized ankle strap, polished gold-tone buckle, and a substantial sculpted sole, DOMINIONS is intended to read as both luxury footwear and a collectible design piece.

The defining emblem is the inverted Y / three-point symbol, representing the Holy Trinity — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Positioned prominently on the tongue and incorporated into the outsole, the symbol becomes part of the sneaker’s identity rather than simply decorative branding.

Design & Construction

The upper features a high-gloss crocodile-embossed luxury leather appearance, extending across the toe, side panels, tongue, heel, and ankle strap. The raised scale pattern gives the sneaker considerable depth under light and creates a dressier character than a conventional high-top.

The silhouette rises above the ankle with a padded collar for a structured, substantial profile. A wide wraparound ankle strap sits over the upper portion of the shoe and closes through a large polished gold-tone rectangular buckle. The buckle provides the strongest metallic contrast in the design and gives THRONES an almost belt-inspired couture character.

Traditional flat lacing runs beneath the ankle strap, creating two separate methods of securing the foot. Tonal laces, tonal eyelets, tonal stitching, and matching edge finishing maintain the clean monochromatic treatment.

The sneaker is built on a thick platform-style cupsole. Sculpted tooth-like traction elements around the front perimeter give the otherwise refined silhouette a more aggressive architectural edge. The sidewall carries recessed STEVEN TATE branding, keeping the name integrated directly into the construction rather than applied as an external print.

Underfoot, a full rubber outsole uses dense multidirectional traction zones at the forefoot and heel. The Trinity emblem is molded into the center of the outsole, reinforcing the spiritual concept even in an area that is not normally visible while the sneaker is being worn.

Signature Meaning

DOMINIONS draws its name from the biblical order of heavenly beings traditionally associated with authority and divine order.

The central three-direction emblem represents:

The Father — The Son — The Holy Spirit

Together, the three extensions form one unified mark, reflecting three persons united as one Trinity. That symbolism gives THRONES a deeper identity: the sneaker is designed not simply around a logo, but around a spiritual message incorporated into the physical construction.

Colorways Shown

Dominions — Ivory
A warm monochromatic ivory/cream croc-embossed upper with matching laces and sole, contrasted by polished gold-tone ankle hardware. This is the quietest and most refined of the three versions.

Dominions — Obsidian Black
Gloss black croc embossing over an all-black foundation, including black laces, black sole, and recessed tonal branding. The gold buckle becomes the principal accent.

Dominions  — Red
A saturated head-to-toe red treatment covering the embossed upper, laces, strap, and sculpted sole. Gold hardware provides the only major contrasting element, giving this version the strongest runway presence.

Product Specifications

• Model: DOMINIONS
• Brand: STEVEN TATE
• Category: Luxury high-top sneaker
• Upper: Premium crocodile-embossed leather construction*
• Finish: High-gloss embossed surface
• Silhouette: Structured ankle-height/high-top
• Closure: Lace-up system + adjustable wraparound ankle strap
• Hardware: Polished gold-tone buckle
• Collar: Padded ankle collar
• Laces: Tonal flat laces
• Sole: Thick sculpted rubber cupsole/platform
• Traction: High-density forefoot and heel tread
• Toe: Rounded structured toe
• Side branding: Recessed/embossed STEVEN TATE
• Signature emblem: Inverted Y Trinity symbol
• Symbol meaning: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
• Outsole detail: Molded Trinity emblem
• Colorways pictured: Ivory, Obsidian Black and Dominion Red
• Positioning: Luxury / collectible statement footwear
• Gender positioning: Unisex

*If you intend the production version to use genuine exotic crocodile/alligator rather than croc-embossed calfskin, the material description and pricing should be changed substantially.