Category: Culture
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8 Things Sneakerheads Can Do at Home Now
With the COVID-19 pandemic – or coronavirus – affecting people all over the globe, it’s mandatory for all of us (not only sneakerheads) to help slowing down the spread of this pandemic. Before we get to our more lighthearted commentary, please take these couple of advices to the heart in an effort to flatten the…
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Kobe Bryant’s 9 Most Influental Sneaker Models
It have been devastating news for probably everyone loving the game of basketball. One of the greatest competitors of the game is dead. Kobe Bryant, the legendary shooting guard of the Los Angeles Lakers died in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, last Sunday together with his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others. He…
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Experts Predict: Sneaker Trends 2020
2019 is coming to a close and we’ve witnessed a hell of a year for sneakers. We’ve seen the peak of the ugly sneaker trend, high-tops slowly coming back, more collabs than ever before, white leather sneakers everywhere… but can you already tell where the wind is blowing in 2020? Which brands will have momentum?…
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Why the Reebok Zig Kinetica Is a True Milestone
In November 2019, Reebok launched the Zig Kinetica Concept_Type 1 as an all-new silhouette. For this particular model, the sportswear brand enlisted Ian Paley of Garbstore to work on the cutting-edge sneaker. Under his own imprint, Ian already collaborated with Reebok several times in the past. But while his previous joint projects mainly included existing…
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ComplexCon LA Recap – Featuring the PUMA Rider Pack
What could be more amazing than a trip to LA right when the worst season of the year kicks in? Obviously – nothing. We were honored to be among the chosen few crews to be invited by PUMA to witness the ComplexCon event at Long Beach. It’s one of the biggest sneaker culture conventions on…
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The 10 Best Sneaker Accessories of 2019
2019 has been packed with many great sneaker releases. Of course, keeping track is as time consuming as it is expensive. So why don‘t you settle for accessories next time? Here‘s a list of the 10 best sneaker related accessories on the market. 1. “Nice Kicks” Doormat by Need More Maybe you think we‘re lazy…
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A History of Nike x Travis Scott Sneaker Collabs
In 2019, Travis Scott wasn’t only one of the dominant forces in hip hop. While his third full-length album “ASTROWORLD” gained both commercial success and critical acclaim, the Houston rapper also cemented his status in sneaker culture. With an impressive run of highly coveted releases, he might be the closest contender to Kanye West when…
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14 of Our Favorite Sneaker Art Pieces
Art ist an important aspect of any culture. And with sneaker culture already having such a strong focus on style and self-expression, this movement naturally is the subject of an array of creatives. Sneaker art includes various genres, ranging from hand-drawn or digital illustrations to installation and sculpture. In addition, the purpose or message behind…
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11 of Our Favorite #sneakersmag Pics from Instagram
Despite showery autumn weathers moving in, sneakerheads didn’t put away their most coveted pairs just yet. Using our Instagram hashtag #sneakersmag, people kept showing off heat to strike back at chilly temperatures. And when we say “heat”, we don’t necessarily mean “hype”. Even though the latest coveted releases appeared in our feeds, we also spotted…
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14 of Our Favorite ASICS GEL-KAYANO Pics from Instagram
Models like the GEL-LYTE III or GEL-SAGA usually take the cake when it comes to the most popular ASICS sneakers. But every now and then, the Japanese athletic brand unleashes another silhouette from their vast archives that gains the hearts of sneakerheads. With the release of the ASICS GEL-KAYANO 5 OG in late 2018, we…