Steven Harrington: Californian pop art on a sneaker

Step into the world of Steven Harrington, the Californian pop artist whose psychedelic characters and sunny colors have won over Nike, Vans, KAWS and the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles. On MTHOR, the Steven Harrington collection brings together the sneakers and collaborations from his work with the major sportswear houses, with the Nike Mind series as the centerpiece. Every pair sold is authenticated by our expert team, shipped sealed and guaranteed genuine. It's wearable art, validated by MTHOR.

The story of an icon: from Californian surf to international galleries

Steven Harrington was born in Pennsylvania in 1973 and moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to study at the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Influenced by the golden age of Californian graphic design — Charles & Ray Eames, Saul Bass, 60s-70s illustration — he developed a visual language instantly recognizable: organic shapes, pastel and fluo palettes, smiling characters floating in psychedelic landscapes. His mascot cat Mello, created in 2009, became his signature and appears on most of his works and collaborations.

In fifteen years, Steven Harrington moved from street art to institutions: exhibitions at MOCA Los Angeles, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, monumental murals for Facebook, Google and the LACMA. He signed landmark collaborations with Vans, Coca-Cola, Disney, KAWS, and more recently Nike, who in 2024 entrusted him with the art direction of the Nike Mind, a new silhouette designed for the creative youth.

A unique aesthetic: how does Harrington design a sneaker?

Where most designers start from the shoe and add a pattern, Steven Harrington does the opposite: he first thinks of an emotion, a character, a scene, then dresses it on the silhouette. On the Nike Mind, you'll find tactile embroidery, two-tone soles, Mello-shaped lace tips, and printed interiors visible only when worn — the artistic signature reveals itself to the wearer.

Concretely, his sneakers offer three unique benefits: comfort designed for long urban walks (responsive foam and soft upper), an instant statement look visible from ten meters away without falling into the bling, and collector value driven by limited editions and the deliberate rarity of drops.

The emblematic models in the collection

The Steven Harrington collection on MTHOR brings together the sneakers from his Nike collaborations, headlined by the Nike Mind series he fully art-directed: the Nike Mind 001 in its original pastel colorway, the Nike Mind 002 with its embroidered Mello details, and the seasonal variations in sunny colors (powder pink, pistachio green, mustard yellow). You'll also find the historic collaborations between Steven Harrington and the sportswear sphere: limited edition Vans Era, colorblock capsules and anniversary drops that have made him one of the most coveted artists in the sneaker world since 2020.

Why buy your Steven Harrington from MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specializes in selling authenticated sneakers. Every pair in our Steven Harrington collection goes through a rigorous control led by our expert team: we check the consistency of the box and size label, the material, smell, stitching, shape and sole, as well as laces and accessories. For the most thorough checks we rely on specialized tools such as the UV lamp or microscope. Every order ships with a seal, a tangible guarantee that quality control has been done and authenticity validated. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide shipping in 2-8 days, home delivery with signature, real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp, pay in 4 interest-free installments via Klarna or Scalapay, and customer service based in France available Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. If something goes wrong, our 14-day return policy protects you.

FAQ — Steven Harrington at MTHOR

How to verify the authenticity of a Steven Harrington sneaker?

Every pair is inspected by hand by our expert team: box/label consistency, materials, signature Mello embroidery, print quality, soles and accessories. On Steven Harrington drops, we pay particular attention to embroidered details (Mello, artist signature) and to the print quality of two-tone soles, key markers of authenticity. Full details on our authenticity page.

What size to choose for a Nike Mind Steven Harrington?

The Nike Mind fits true to usual Nike size (equivalent to Air Force 1 / Dunk). If you have a wide foot or hesitate between two sizes, go half a size up: the silhouette is snug on the forefoot.

What box is delivered with my pair?

You receive the original Nike Mind box in its Steven Harrington design (drop-specific cardboard), with spare laces, original tissue paper, and where applicable the collab goodies (signed cards, Mello stickers). Everything is delivered sealed by MTHOR.

What is the delivery time?

We ship worldwide, with home delivery with signature in 2-8 days. You get real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp, regardless of your destination.

Will I have to pay customs fees?

No, no customs fees are at your expense. MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes, regardless of your destination worldwide. The price shown on the site is the final price you pay: no nasty surprises on delivery.

Can I return my pair if it doesn't suit me?

Yes. You have 14 days after receipt to return your pair, provided it is in its original state (never worn, intact box, seal not removed). The refund is processed within 24 hours of receipt of the return.

Going further

Also discover the Nike Mind collection of which Steven Harrington is art director, and the iconic drops Nike Mind 001 and Nike Mind 002. To know everything about the quality of our sneakers, consult our detailed authentication process.