# @luciafootwearco on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQSiG9rgbYi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/57487381-luciafootwearco-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-26T22:41:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Anthony De Lucia - Lucia Footwear Co. (@luciafootwearco) — https://gondola.cc/luciafootwearco

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Then vs. Now. 2017 vs. 2025 🎨👟 

After we made elchino242 ‘s cleats for the playoffs, I started to search for a picture of the set of Orange and Grey Jordan’s I did for him back in 2017. I’m not even sure if Teo knows this, but he was my first MLB client ever. INSANE!!!

In looking for those two silly pairs, I ended up flipping through almost 5,000 pairs of custom shoes 😵‍💫 Scroll through for yourself to take a peek at the evolution since day one.
 
Over the last 9 years, I have spent almost every waking (and dreaming) moment turning my passion for baseball & sneakers into a business that brings personality & meaning to every pair of shoes our paint brushes touch.

We’ve had the chance to work with THOUSANDS of incredible people over the years. From gender reveals of little all-stars on their way to the world, to the largest brands and superstars on the planet, we’ve been fortunate enough to cross paths with the most generous, supportive, and loyal people. 🙏🏼

The journey has its peaks & valleys, but in it I have grown from a 19 year-old kid into a… well, a 28 year-old kid😂.

I am forever grateful to every single parent, kid, sports fan, athlete, agency, brand, team, and friend who has followed along and given me the opportunity to help bring their creative and special visions to life. Thank YOU for giving this little baseball fan a chance to chase a dream ⚾️👟

This is the first time I’ve ever really dug into the past, so it is absolutely wild to see the progress in the product we’ve put out over the years, and just how many of our guys have stuck with us from the beginning, even when the work was… rough around the edges 😅

Feel free to laugh at some of the earlier work, or be inspired by the journey to start your own.

Let’s see where we’re at in another 9 years. Thanks for everything. Stay tuned ✌🏼

#thenvsnow #lookingback #art #customshoes #throwback #featured #LuciaFootwear

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