Category: News
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EU Court Rules Against Three Stripes Trademark
Here’s a court ruling that is sure to create a lot of buzz in the sneaker industry. The EU court has ruled that adidas is not allowed to trademark the three stripes next to each other because it’s „an ordinary figurative mark“. The company from Herzogenaurach had failed to show that the trademark of three…
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Nike Pays Homage to Classic Air Max 90s Colorways
Taking it back to the good old days of the mixtape era, Nike releases two retro-inspired iterations of a Tinker Hatfield classic. Just like the seemingly ancient casette tapes and vinyl records, the Air Max 90 PRM Mixtape Pack featues both an A-Side and a B-Side. The “Side A” features a light colorway on an…
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SNS Celebrate New York City with a Special Campus 80s
At the end of 2017, Sneakersnstuff crossed the big pond to open their first location in New York City. Celebrating both their store and NYC’s impact on sneaker culture, they now release the Sneakersnstuff x adidas Campus 80s 22 Little West. Based on the original design from 1980, the adidas silhouette features a premium nubuck…
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This KangaROOS Ultimate OG Supports Access to Clean Water in Africa
Next to the premium Made in Germany quality of their limited sneakers, KangaROOS also takes pride in launching collabs that focus on sustainability. Following their recent Ocean 76 project, the brand now teams up with a water supply charity for the EARTH Water x KangaROOS Ultimate OG Africa. More than 2 billion people on earth…
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adidas Drops the Perfect ZX 4000 4D for Summer
Ever since the release of the first ZX 4000 4D, adidas slowly but surely amped up the color palette. On the Grey Three iteration, bright accents complement the already eye-catching design. Featuring a Futurecraft sole unit in the familiar Ash Green tone and a grey Primeknit upper, the shoe uses a well-tried base. But the…
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A Detailed Look at the New adidas SPZL Collection
It’s SPEZIAL time once again over at adidas! Revisting classic aesthetics from their extensive archives, the adidas SPEZIAL Summer 2019 collection features retro style rehashed for current times. First up, this season’s SILVERBIRCH takes design cues from the Denver model. It combines soft blue mesh uppers with premium accents of luxe duck egg suede and…
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Todd Snyder and New Balance Present the LOVE 997
While the 1500 definitely is NB’s key model this year due to its 30th anniversary, other staples also receive their fair shine. In celebration of Pride Month, the Todd Snyder x New Balance LOVE 997 combines a classic design with colorful details. For the collaboration, which also honors the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising,…
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Nike Launches an 80s-Themed Stranger Things Collab
When it comes to referencing past eras for sneaker drops, the 90s pretty much is where it’s at right now. But with the Stranger Things x Nike collection, the Swoosh brand provides a breath of fresh air. Inspired by the Netflix show’s 1980s setting, Nike presents two drops of special retro sneakers from that era…
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Overkill and New Balance Celebrate Berlin’s Diverse Club Culture
For their upcoming joint work with New Balance, Berlin sneaker store Overkill once again channels the unique character of their hometown. The Overkill x New Balance Berlin City of Values Pack features two iterations of the ever-beloved 1500. Apart from its history, modern-day Berlin is especially known for a distinct club culture. That’s why people…
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Supreme’s Air Jordan 14 Collab Releases This Week
Resuming one of their most succesful sneaker collabs, Supreme presents a follow-up to their 2015 Air Jordan 5. The Supreme x Nike Air Jordan 14 pays homage to memorable moments in MJ’s career. First released back in 1998, the AJ14 was the last main line model that launched before Michael Jordan’s second retirement. The basketball…