THE KICKS OF CONCACAF
NATE DEE
Nate Dee is a Miami-based artist, painter, and muralist known for his figurative paintings and large-scale murals. Born and raised in South Florida, his Haitian heritage heavily influences his use of bold colors and expressive brushwork. While studying fine arts at Florida International University, Nate mastered traditional oil painting techniques like alla prima before expanding into large-scale public murals using exterior and spray paint, pushing his artwork far beyond the traditional canvas.
His work is characterized by a deep connection to the natural world, often exploring environmental sustainability and the symbolic meanings humans attach to animals. This is frequently depicted through figurative paintings featuring animal masks, or murals that juxtapose human subjects with vibrant flora and fauna. Exhibited globally, Nate has collaborated with diverse corporate, government, and non-profit clients, ensuring every project visually reflects both his personal values and their unique objectives.
THE KICKS
DOMINICA
“NITIDO” is a local phrase meaning cool, excellent, or stylish. It is often used by fans to describe a clean jersey or a technically precise move or play. This design draws inspiration from many national symbols and artifacts including the color palette and iconography from the national flag. The artwork proudly feature the parrot and nighttime stars as distinctive natural and cultural depictions.
HAITI
"NOU PARE” is a common match-day phrase in Haiti meaning “We are Ready.” This concept celebrates that culture by referencing the vibrant Rara bands, chanting, and dancing. Horns and the Tanbou (drum) are featured as foundational rhythmic elements alongside patterns from Haitian folk art and ironworks juxtaposed against core natural elements like: tropical vines, the Red Hibiscus, and flag colors.
BAHAMAS
"MUDDA SICK” is a vivid local phrase used in sporting contexts to describe an impressive play, unexpected goal, or intense action. This boot design integrates those feelings with a goal celebration highlighted alongside a bright color palette. The aesthetic injects an energetic, competitive, and distinctly Bahamian feel into the work and showcases football love and national pride as an emblem of the country.
GUADELOUPE
“AN NOU AY!” is a Creole phrase translating to "Let's go," and is consistently used by fans to rally and support the Guadeloupe national team. This boot design is inspired by elements of the French tricolore and Guadeloupe’s unofficial, yet recognized capital coat of arms. It also incorporates a 30-ray sun and a sugarcane plant, bringing in iconic natural, industrial and cultural symbols.
MARTINIQUE
“SA KA JWÉ!” is a Martinique Creole phrase for “it’s good” or “all good,” reflected in the concept of these boots. The visual elements incorporate colors and graphic motifs from the flag and coat of arms. The landscape showcases an illustration of the famous Mount Pelée on one side, balanced by an illustrated conch shell on the reverse, fusing the iconic elements of the country under a singular love of football.
CAYMAN ISLANDS
“BALLERS” is a colloquial term for a skilled soccer player, frequently used across local media. That idea has been reflected in the aesthetic of the artwork. The boot design features a color scheme and elements inspired by the flag and coat of arms, including stars and a sea turtle shell pattern. It pays homage to Caymanian culture by directly referencing the national team’s nickname, "The Turtles.”
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
“TOP BINS” is a local term used in sporting context to describe a shot aimed precisely into the upper corner of the goal. This boot design features a color scheme inspired by the Turks & Caicos Islands national flag. It highlights an image of the flowering Turk’s-cap cactus—a prominent symbol on their coat of arms and the historical origin of the islands’ name due to its resemblance to a Turkish fez.
FRENCH GUIANA
“LA YANA DORO” translates to "The Jaguar People," which is the affectionate nickname used for the national team. The boot concept features colors and structural elements pulled directly from the French Guiana flag. It also integrates clean line art of players during a game, bringing to life the perspectives of how the culture is emblazoned in the love of the game, and the tenacity of the country’s culture.
ANGUILLA
"LEH WE GO" is a match day phrase symbolizing the warmth and resilience of the people of Anguilla. These cleats feature a vibrant color palette from the flag and integrate a dolphin to celebrate the island’s marine life and national team nickname: "The Soccer Dolphins." The water on the heel pays homage to the importance of the sea and creates a beautiful thematic that overlap line art sketches of active players.
CURAÇAO
“BULA DI KOLO” is a Papiamento saying describing a spectacular, acrobatic jump, header or leaping save. The artwork features colors pulled from the flag combined with intricate architectural design patterns and filigree inspired by the island's colorful buildings. It includes the native thistle flora alongside a wave, honoring the team's nickname, "The Blue Wave," and the popular chant, “The blue wave is rising!”
