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Carlos Jiménez Varela is an artist from Costa Rica who creates surrealistic images focusing on gigantic sneakers placed in various, unexpected locations: streets, parks, forests, railways, waterfalls, airports, and many, many more. They are seamlessly blended into their surroundings, making them look like they belong in a particular place. All the details and colors, both matching the theme of location and contrasting with it yet following the rules of color theory, make the final product look impressive and super unique.

This is a truly inspiring gallery for all shoe lovers and collectors. You can admire your favorite brands like Nike, New Balance, Reebok, Puma, and some well-known locations. Have you spotted any limited edition gems? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

More info: Instagram | behance.net | jimenezvarela.com

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Owen Houston
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3 years ago

underrated

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    Ian Lee
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    3 years ago

    The fire looks fire

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    Korean Boi
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    3 years ago

    as i said again, can't anymore original than the red airs

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    Korean Boi
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    3 years ago

    can't get anymore original than the pumas

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    Why?
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    3 years ago

    That's one way to commit shoeicide.

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    bill cipher
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    3 years ago

    where did that old man punch me to?

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    You can't find these cheaper than a car

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    Official_MemeLord
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    3 years ago

    Pretty cool man

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    Josh Valcárcel
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    3 years ago

    i have these but fake cuz real r soooooo expensive

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    I love the color synchronization

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    Joanne Hale
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    3 years ago

    perfect

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    Killing_Time_At_Work
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    3 years ago

    i love this

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    Korean Boi
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    3 years ago

    the louis vuitton forces r sick ngl

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    It looks like a whale that fell on land

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    Raffaella
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    3 years ago

    Wow! Semplicemente stupendo!

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    Harlan Sarvis
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    3 years ago

    In its natural habitat, the Jordan Shoe likes to feed on the toe cheese and toe jam of its human, during their interesting symbiotic relationship.

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    love that camo splash

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    good to see some asics

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    The neon makes it work

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    Korean Boi
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    3 years ago

    the sky blue or whatever u call these. my friend has them and their like 300 bucks! why make shoes that most people can't afford?🤬

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    strawberry fox (she/they)
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    3 years ago

    *just realising these are all photoshopped* sorry im dumbbbb

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    They're just jealous

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    Korean Boi
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    3 years ago

    the yeezys r so cool. they r so expensive tho

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    Harlan Sarvis
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    3 years ago

    He's sleepy.

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    Joanne Hale
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    3 years ago

    modern art

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    Joanne Hale
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    3 years ago

    the shoe will lose!

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    2nd best blazer

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    ojjunior
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    3 years ago

    Nike Air.

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    Joanne Hale
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    3 years ago

    anyone see my shoes?

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    Raffaella
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    3 years ago

    Spettacolo!

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    underrated

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    Official_MemeLord
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    3 years ago

    off white 5s

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    Parker
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    3 years ago

    My teacher had these and they are pretty cool

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    BasedWang12.7
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    3 years ago

    Still need a pair of Lightnings ina 13

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    Korean Boi
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    3 years ago

    r those the chicagos?

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    These are fire, what are they?

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    closest to oregon PEs we have

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    You don't see nines every day

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    ojjunior
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    3 years ago

    The most useless yet nice threads ever!

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    Korean Boi
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    3 years ago

    air maxes r so comfy

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    Love to see the baseball pack

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    thelazypanda
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    3 years ago

    Ngl These A.I's are fire. A.I played every game like it was pickup nice detail

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    Raffaella
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    3 years ago

    Molto bello!

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    Josh Valcárcel
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    3 years ago

    ooooooooooooooooooo

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    Raffaella
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    3 years ago

    Trova le scarpe?

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    Good to see some artist New Balance collabs

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    9060s are hands down the best New Balance silhouette

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    Owen Houston
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    whooooooooo

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    thelazypanda
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    3 years ago

    Kobe

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    Joanne Hale
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    3 years ago

    finely found problem at LAX

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    Owen Houston
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    3 years ago

    The story on these is amazing

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