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Since its opening in 2010, the PENSOLE Design Academy has been instrumental in turning the dreams of aspiring sneaker designers into a reality. Founded by legendary designer D’Wayne Edwards, the prestigious academy recently hosted the first-ever World Sneaker Championship. With 30 students designing and sketching for four weeks, the prize of being under Edward’s tutelage is surely gift enough. Taking the time to shed even more light on the happenings at PENSOLE, Sports Illustrated profiled the Portland-based institution along with the previously mentioned Championship. Head over to Sports Illustrated right now for the full scoop, and be sure to keep rocking with Nice Kicks for more.
