Hi Oscar, it’s Beau Thistle- 

I made this video so you could see just how much thought and intention Paul and I put into this piece, and why creating it meant so much to me.

I build my work around people who commit fully to their craft. Not just the visible moments, but the discipline, restraint, and pressure that exist long before anyone is watching. As I learned more about your story, that quiet consistency stood out to me immediately.

Every element of this piece was chosen with that in mind. The references to Australia, the O81, the balance between clean lines and intentional grit- all of it reflects the duality of what it takes to perform at the highest level. Precision and patience. Control and intensity. Knowing when to push and when to hold back.

As someone building a career around creativity in an industry that doesn’t always leave space for it, your journey genuinely inspired me. It’s proof that there is room to carve your own lane, to stay grounded in where you come from while competing on a global stage.

This artwork was created to honor that story. Not loudly. Not obviously. But in a way that rewards anyone willing to look a little closer.

I hope when you see these shoes, you feel seen – not just for what you’ve achieved, but for the work it took to get there.

Wishing you nothing but success in what’s ahead. 

Please send a pic or a video of you with the shoes, I’d love to hear what you think! @bt_shoestudio or beau@btshoestudio.com 

Cheering you on from Austin, Texas.