Category: Creators
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Trainer and Football Shirt Collector Neal Heard
Neal Heard is a true sneaker culture pioneer. He’s been a fan of both football and footwear for more than three decades, an “80s casual” in the truest sense of the world. Because he’s witnessed the movement from its humble beginnings, he already published books about his passion at a time when most people didn’t…
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Footwear Designer Alexander Taylor
London-based designer Alexander Taylor has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in modern-day footwear technology. He played a part in creating the one-piece Primeknit upper, first released in the Primeknit adiZero in 2012. He designed the adidas X Parley Ultraboosts, made from ocean plastic yarn, and several other innovative one-piece constructions, such as the limited-edition…
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Vans x Trap Skateboards Half Cab – Interview with Richie Löffler
Real recognize real. On the eve of the upcoming Vans x Trap Skateboards collab – dropping June 1 at SUPREME in LA and June 10 at legit skate shops worldwide – we got the inside scoop from Trap founder and pro skateboarder Richie Löffler. Here’s the lowdown on how the new limited Half Cab – pictured…
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Life After Solebox – The Hikmet Sugoer Interview
Hikmet, it’s a real pleasure to have you back for an interview in Sneakers Mag. In our 15th issue, in 2012, you mentioned half jokingly that in the future some giant investor might buy up your operation. And what do you know, that’s exactly what happened! Was selling Solebox the right thing and are you…
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Someplace New – Interview With Under Armour Sportswear’s Ben Pruess
Under Armour is already one of the top three sports brands in the US, with a strong ambition to expand globally. The birth of Under Armour Sportswear (UAS) in 2016 has marked the brand’s entry into the sportswear market, with fashion-forward footwear being part of the collection. In our current issue of SNEAKERS, we’re bringing…
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Studio Hagel – Interview with Footwear Designer Mathieu Hagelaar
In our current issue of SNEAKERS, we’re looking at the future of footwear design with some groundbreaking concepts. We visited footwear designer Mathieu Hagelaar in his Amsterdam office, where he disassembles and re-mixes sneakers into new blends between art and sneaker design. The resulting “MakersMonday” concepts by Studio Hagel are not meant to be worn.…
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Interview with Parley for the Ocean’s Cyrill Gutsch
Have you had a chance to check out our current issue of SNEAKERS, the Future Issue? It’s where we look into brands and individuals that are shaping what’s next in footwear. And that future includes sustainable, eco-friendly design – all the way to saving the world’s oceans by reducing the use of plastic in our…
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Making of New Balance 1978 – Interview with Global Design Director Brad Lacey
In our current issue of SNEAKERS, we’re bringing you a detailed feature article about the craftsmanship and story of the New Balance 1978. You can check out the manufacturing of this entirely “Made in the USA” model in our factory tour here. And for some extra insights we sat down for an exclusive interview with…
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Elegant Innovation – Interview with Cole Haan’s Scott Patt
In our current issue of SNEAKERS, we’re bringing you an interview with Scott Patt, Head of Innovation and Design at New York-based footwear brand Cole Haan. With a history dating back to 1928, Cole Haan is known for elegant footwear. But as a part of Nike Inc. between 1988, Cole Haan has also on the…
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Interview with Photographer Runnerwally
You’re probably already following him on Instagram, so Runnerwally needs no introduction. The native of Hamburg, Germany who now uses Berlin as his base of operations – and photographic backdrop – is one of the most diverse shooters in the sneaker game. In our current issue of SNEAKERS, we’re bringing you a full-length interview with Runnerwally…