Category: Opinion Pieces
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5 Sneakers We Don’t Want to See Anymore in 2018
A couple of weeks into 2018, it’s time for some spring-cleaning – which means getting rid of shoes that have dominated the last year so heavily that we’re kinda fed up seeing them by now. Don’t get us wrong though: we still got love for all the models we listed below. We just think that…
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Who Killed The NMD Hype?
Quick flashback to the very end of 2015. When everybody was ready to shelve the year and move on to the next one, adidas hit everybody by surprise with the release of the original adidas NMD. With just enough references to archival adidas DNA, the silhouette banked on BOOST cushioning but with a more lifestyle…
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7 Ways to Find Great Sneaker Bargains
Let’s start with this: we all love sneakers and at least most of us love to buy (too) many of them. That can be very expensive, especially in months with big releases, take the Air Max Month for example. How about some advice on how to save money buying kicks? It’s always nice to save some…
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9 Reasons to Burn Your Sneaker Collection
Please don’t commit suicide at this point. We don’t mean this literally – not necessarily. Please keep on collecting because you’re passionate about it – we do the same. But we want to make a point and if you think about it, every argument makes sense. In case you should really try to burn your…
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13 Reasons the Sneaker Community Is the Best
Whether you’re a seasoned sneaker aficionado or a newbie, you know that so much of what we’re seeing sucks. Other sneakerheads, stores, releases, models, colorways – there’s something to complain about around every corner. But sometimes we should change our perspective and reflect. We’re coming together because we’re all into footwear, how great is that?…
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9 Reasons Why adidas Is Better Than Nike
Never afraid to tackle the big issues, we dig into the sneaker game’s biggest rivalry: The Three Stripes VS. The Swoosh. Why is one better than the other? Which one comes out on top – as our heavyweight vs. lightweight illustration shows – in the ultimate battle of the brands? 9 reasons why adidas is better than…
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9 Reasons Why Nike Is Better Than adidas
Never afraid to tackle the big issues, we dig into the sneaker game’s biggest rivalry: The Three Stripes VS. The Swoosh. Why is one better than the other? Which one comes out on top – as our illustration shows – in the ultimate battle of the brands? Read the story, then read the opposite perspective…
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9 Reasons NOT to Burn Your New Balance
New Balance is in a tough spot right now. With thousands taking to the street to protest the Trump presidency, especially in the urban and creative communities, a footwear company presumably backing Trump is an easy goal. Footage of users burning their NBs are going viral, equating the New England brand with the real-estate-tycoon-turned-President. Here…
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9 Signs you’re too young to be a sneakerhead
A while ago, we’ve asked a painful question: Are you too old to be a sneakerhead? Now let’s turn to the other end of the spectrum. Can you be too young? Do you need knowledge, experience or wisdom to be part of the scene? Please form your own opinion and start the discussion. And now keep…
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9 Signs You’re Too Old to Be a Sneakerhead
Before you start hating us, please let us say that we appreciate everyone in the sneaker community, no matter what age, sex or religion. If you have the passion, stick to it. But if there’s one thing we can’t stop, it’s you getting older! And maybe one day you will question yourself and whether you…