You know him as Jacob the Jeweler, and everyone from Tom Cruise to Jay-Z has been seen wearing his watches. What you may not know, or remember for that matter, is that Jacob & Co. also had a line of limited edition sneakers. The product description for these (from Finishline) is as follows:
“The man’s name is synonymous with some of the most stylish jewelry trends to date. Jacob Arabo, “Jacob The Jeweler”, can look forward to expanding his empire with an athletic footwear release through SneakerLuxe Inc., a Sneaker Couture Company. Jacob & Co. will feature 3 lines of footwear with 6 styles in each line that range from classic handmade leather to exotic crocodile and ostrich skins. The launch series all include the Jacob & Co Stainless Steel bezel which can be replaced with a 2.5 carat diamond bezel. To add to the exclusivity of the launch all sneakers will be serial numbered. These sneakers will only be available for a limited time for the discerning male.”
A very interesting piece of sneaker history. For more info on Jacob & Co. check out their website jacobandco.com For now, take a trip back to 2006 below!
