When President Kevin F. Hallock needed footwear to reflect his school spirit, he turned to an artist who specializes in wearable masterpieces.
Quentin Southall, ’24 — the creative force behind Q’s Custom Sneakers — transformed a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths into a vibrant homage to Spider athletics. The one-of-akind sneakers feature an intricate collage of sports logos, insignia, and personal touches that celebrate Hallock, the university, and the Spider community.
“I designed and painted these sneakers with as many Richmond Spiders sports logos I could dream of,” Southall explains.
The artwork incorporates the number 11 throughout the design, acknowledging Hallock’s place as Richmond’s 11th president. A second pair for Tina Hallock evokes her recent childrens book, Along Came the Spiders — read more on Page 14.
What makes these kicks truly special is the personal touch — portraits of the Hallocks’ two beloved dogs are artfully integrated into the colorful design, adding warmth to the university pride displayed on each shoe.
The Richmond-based artist meticulously hand-paints each pair with specialized techniques developed through years of experimentation and refinement. Southall’s work transforms standard shoes into unique expressions of identity and affiliation.
For Hallock, an avid Richmond athletics “superfan,” these custom Stan Smiths aren’t just footwear — they’re a wearable celebration of his commitment to the university and its sporting tradition, adding an extra dash of Richmond spirit to each step he takes.