Month: July 2018
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How to Become a Sneaker Blogger with Dead Stock
Over the course of the past six years, Christopher has established Dead Stock Sneakerblog as one of the leading sneaker-related websites in Germany. What started as a hobby has turned into a full-time occupation – even allowing Christopher to branch out with ventures like his own clothing brand. For our DIY issue of SNEAKERS MAG,…
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size? and VANS Present the Style 36 “Patchwork”
Teaming up with VANS once again, UK retailer size? goes back to the early beginnings of the brand. Referencing the good old days of handmade skate shoes, the size x VANS Style 36 Patchwork is a colorful blast to the past. When VANS first started out in Anaheim about 50 years ago, production runs were still…
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A First Look at the Nike ON AIR Contest Samples
With all the hype around 2017’s “VOTE FORWARD” campaign, Nike has definitely discovered the power of letting fans design their own Swoosh silhouettes. That’s why this year’s Nike ON AIR design contest banked on a similar concept. This time, sneakerheads from six different cities around the globe had the chance to craft their own Air…
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Afew Unveils a 1:1 ASICS “What the GEL-Saga” Custom
Over the past couple days, the folks from Düsseldorf sneaker boutique Afew have been teasing some great GEL-Saga content. Now they reveal what the build-up around the ASICS silhouette was all about. The German sneaker store teamed up with customizer @tornschuhjette to craft the 1:1 Afew x ASICS GEL-Saga “What The GEL-Saga”. The 1:1 edition combines…
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Check out These On-Feet Shots of the Parra x Air Max 1
Dutch artist Piet Parra undoubtetly is one of the most influental Nike collaborators of all time. Acclaimed for not only his own works with the brand, but also for designing the wildly popular Patta Air Max 1s, the 42-year old is a true sneaker culture star. Now he reunites with the Swoosh brand for the…
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HEIMPLANET x Kickstarter – Transit Line
Two years ago, the folks from modern outdoor brand HEIMPLANET came up with an ambitios idea. They wanted to craft the last bag you ever have to buy, simply because it fulfills all your needs. But what would be the right bag for the most demanding use – everyday life? The answer is: the HEIMPLANET x…
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The Air Max 95 Releases in UNDEFEATED Colors
If you’re on the lookout for some fresh Air Max 95 styles, Nike got something for you. A familiar color combination hits the Sergio Lozano-designed classic with the release of the upcoming Nike Air Max 95 Neutral Olive Total Orange. Dipped in a mix of String, Total Orange and Neutral Olive, the sneaker definitely reminds of UNDEFEATED‘s signature…
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A First Look at the adidas Kamanda “Brown Pack”
Ever since the launch of the Kamanda earlier this year, fans of the silhouette have been waiting for more. The unconvential adidas model quickly gained a following thanks to its fusion of classic terrace aesthetics and a thick, exaggerated sole unit. Now some new iterations are finally on the way with the adidas Kamanda Brown…
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The adidas Sobakov Finally Drops This Week
Since the concept of combining football aesthetics with exaggerated soles worked out great on the Kamanda, adidas is in for a reprise. The adidas Sobakov puts a spin on a well-tried formula. Just like the Kamanda, the Sobakov’s overall look bears some resemblance to adidas football classics like the Samba. The silhouette’s black textile upper…
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Check out This Nike React Element 87 Leather Custom
Without a doubt, the React Element 87 already is one of the hottest and most innovative shoes of the year so far. With its distinct aesthetics and on-feet look, it even gained the top spot of our recent “Best of June” poll. Even though the translucent upper is part of what makes the Nike original…