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K-SWISS AND Rakeem Miles PRESENT
Action Figure Miles x Court Tiebreak II
K-Swiss returns with a third installment of its collaboration with Rakeem Miles. Drop 3 is based on the classic Court Tie Break silhouette –reinvented through the lens of Rakeem’s lived experience and storytelling beyond the product.
“Action Figure Miles really comes from my childhood,” says Rakeem. “Growing up in foster care, dealing with mental health, and not always feeling safe, imagination was my escape. Creating this character was my way of turning pain into purpose. He represents healing, growth, compassion, resilience, and believing in yourself even when life hasn’t been easy. Stay true to who you are, even when it’s hard. That’s what this drop is about.”
RUN TOWARDS GREATNESS
“This isn’t just about a sneaker...It’s about showing that you can come from tough circumstances and still build something meaningful.”
- Rakeem Miles
A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT
I grew up inspired by Pharrell and Chad Hugo. When I first heard “Grinding” at 11 years old, it shifted something in me. Around the same time, I discovered Ice Cream and Billionaire Boys Club after seeing Teyana Taylor modeling the brand. I started following the Ice Cream skate team and was heavily influenced by that early 2000s era. Watching skaters like Jimmy Gorecki and the rest of the team made me want to skateboard, dress like them, and be part of that world. It gave me direction during a time when I was a troubled kid, getting kicked out of schools and spending time in group homes. That culture opened my mind and made me want to create music and build something of my own.
Years later, I’ve come full circle — I now have a song with Chad Hugo. What started as inspiration turned into collaboration. That early Ice Cream and BBC influence still shows up in my work, including the colors and design of this K-Swiss sneaker. Jimmy was one of the original Ice Cream skaters, so having him involved in this launch felt natural. To me, he represents originality and authenticity, and it’s an honor to have him bring this project to life in his own way.
Drop 3 pushes that world forward visually and conceptually. The sneaker leads, but the story carries the weight. Custom packaging features messages like “Run Toward Greatness,” paired with playful interior graphics pulled from the Action Figure Miles universe. The release also includes a canvas tote and a rubberized hang tag created by Swapnice, embedded with NFC technology that unlocks exclusive content directly from Rakeem.
Rakeem remains hands-on across every creative touchpoint. This rollout expands the Action Figure Miles universe more than ever, channeling early-2000s energy through a styled photoshoot, a two-minute animated short starring the character, and a new skit continuing the narrative from previous drops. An eight-minute TV show pilot, originally developed with Adult Swim in mind, will also be available, alongside additional exclusive content, accessible through the Swapnice NFC experience.
Drop 3 amplifies the AFM x K-Swiss collaboration with its most personal chapter yet, grounded in real experience and led by Rakeem’s story from start to finish.
COMPLETE THE LOOK BY VISITING THE ACTION FIGURE MILES SHOP
