The Garrixon Zoo Shoe

Every now and then in the sneaker world, you get something that isn’t just a pair of shoes, but a whole experience. For me, that moment came thanks to Garrixon, the Philadelphia-based crew behind the Aglet One Low production.

As part of my role with Aglet, I worked closely with the Garrixon team when we rolled out the Aglet One Low series — from the OG, to the Daverunner, and the Black Gum. The shoes were solid, but what I really loved was seeing how passionate and hands-on the Garrixon crew were with their craft. They weren’t just making sneakers; they were making stories.

That’s where the Garrixon Zoo comes in. It’s a side project from their team of creatives who dive into their library of rare and unusual materials, then cook up 1/1 designs. These aren’t pairs you can cop off a shelf, they’re proper one-offs, made with the kind of love and attention to detail that big-scale production can’t touch.

Recently, I was lucky enough to be sent my own pair of Aglet One Lows as part of the Garrixon Zoo. Same silhouette as the others we’d released, but completely unique. What blew me away wasn’t just the shoes themselves, but the presentation.

The box arrived like a piece of art. Stickers, stencils, and stapled warning labels all hand-made. Inside, the shoes rested on straw lining, like a rare specimen on display. Every detail had been thought through to make the unboxing as memorable as the sneakers.

That’s the Garrixon magic. They understand that sneakers aren’t just footwear, they’re culture, storytelling, and experience wrapped in leather, suede, and laces. My Garrixon Zoo Aglet One Low isn’t just a 1/1 pair of kicks, it’s a reminder of why I love this world so much.