Month: October 2017
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The North Face x VANS – Fall 2017 Collection
When The North Face and VANS team up to combine their strenghts, we’re ususally in for a mix of Cali cool and top-notch outdoor materials. 2017 is no different, as the two brands unveil a new joint collection for Fall. Key pieces are the beloved Old Skool and Sk8-Hi silhouettes, which receive a waterproof makeover…
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Francky from Sneakerness Paris on the AF1’s Influence
Francky Bendahan is not only the head of Sneakerness Paris, he also put his own confident sense of style to use in an array of collaborations. Needless to say, he also took his chance to experiment with the countless possibilities of Air Force 1 customization. Can you recall your first sight in the wild of…
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How Dead Stock Rediscovered the Nike Air Force 1
Chris covers a huge variety of different kicks on his acclaimed Dead Stock Sneakerblog – and his personal taste is just as diverse. So while the German’s love for Air Force 1s isn’t exclusive, he’ll still appreciate a good pair at any time. Christopher, you’re not known for being a die-hard Air Force fan and…
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Alltimers x adidas Skateboarding Collection
New York skate crew Alltimers teamed up with adidas for the second time to deliver a brand new collaborative collection in November. Following last year’s Superstar, Alltimers now prove their great design taste on the adidas Campus Vulc with a vintage colorway in white with navy blue and red accents. A range of apparel with…
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OG Collector Kish Kash Talks About His Love for the AF1
With a £ 250,000 collection that he has been cultivating for roughly three decades, London’s own Kish Kash is a certified O.G. – and our go-to guy when it comes to tracing back the importance of the Air Force 1 throughout several generations. What is your first memory of seeing an AF1 on the street?…
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Where to Get 9 of This Weekend’s Best Sneaker Releases
Another weekend, another round of sneaker releases. We hope you saved some money for the end of the month, because there are a whole lot of kicks worth coppin’ – including some strictly limited exclusive collabs, Halloween-themed runners and a long-awaited release of a certain Air Max colorway. Here are 9 of this week’s best…
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BAIT x Stranger Things x Ghostbusters x Reebok Ex-O-Fit
In anticipation of the Season 2 premiere of Netflix hit show “Stranger Things”, BAIT launches a 80s-themed collaboration with Reebok on the Ex-O-Fit silhouette. Using the clean white upper as a canvas for a scribble design, the inspiration comes from the summer of 1984 when “Ghostbusters” hit theaters – and “Stranger Things” character Dustin was…
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The Cultural Chameleon – 35 Years of Nike Air Force 1
The term “timeless” is often used for a lot of classic sneakers, but few live up to this title as much as the Air Force 1 does. Ask a random person with little knowledge of the culture to draw a sneaker for you and they might hit you with something that resembles this Swoosh staple.…
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Ghostface Killah x Extra Butter – “Pretty Toney” Collection
Wu-Tang Clan member and rap legend Ghostface Killah is a certified connoisseur of fine footwear – already demonstrated more than two decades ago on the cover of his classic 1996 solo debut “Ironman”. Now the Wu general finally gets the recognition he deserves and presents his very own ASICS collaboration with the strong support of NYC’s premium sneaker…
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A Look at the Woolrich x New Balance MADE US 997
With New Balance and Woolrich, two of the United States’ oldest and most popular brands join forces to make American sneaker production great again. Since both labels take pride in their rich history of domestically produced premium goods, they found common ground with the New Balance MADE US 997. Woolrich’s signature material are carefully applied…