Category: News
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KangaROOS Coil R-1 Shiraz “Made in Germany”
As we’ve witnessed first-hand during our visit to the HUMMEL & HUMMEL factory for our Sneakers Mag #37 issue, the folks at KangaROOS are all about quality when it comes to their sneakers. And lucky enough, this outstanding kind of attention to craftsmanship isn’t limited to special releases like the much talked about Jägermeister collab. But…
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5 Facts You Need to Know About the Diadora B. Elite
The Diadora B Elite is one of the Italian sportswear brand’s most celebrated sneaker models – and even though it’s been around for close to 40 years already, the silhouette again proves its timeless nature as the standout trainer from Diadora’s SS18 Sportswear Collection. To go a little bit into detail about the shoe’s histroy,…
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HAVEN and ASICSTIGER Craft a Utilitarian GEL-LYTE MT
For their latest project, the folks at ASICSTIGER take a trip to the west coast – but it’s not the sunny beaches and vibrant cities of California that probably come to mind at first. No, we’re talking about the western part of Canada, home of one of the country’s most celebrated streetwear and sneaker boutiques…
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size? x ASICSTIGER GEL-LYTE OG “36 Views”
Ever since the 25th anniversary of the GEL-LYTE III, store collaborations on ASICS silhouettes seem to have slowed down a bit. UK sneaker retailer size? however again teamed up with ASICSTIGER for a curated makeover of the original GEL-cushioned silhouette. After already crafting the “Japanese Baseball” GEL-LYTE OG in 2017, the two partners again go…
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Diadora Reveals a Retro-Styled 2018 Sportswear Collection
For 2018’s Spring and Summer seasons, Italian sportswear powerhouse Diadora banks on their standout stylistics from decades past for a retro-inspired take on modern sportswear. Decked out in vintage aesthetics, the footwear and apparel pieces embody the brand’s heritage while heading to the future. The collection’s standout sneaker is the B. Elite, a timeless tennis…
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The Air Jordan 12 “Taxi” Returns in March
With March usually being dominated by the Air Max Day celebrations, it seems like Nike and Jordan Brand are gearing up for a little in-house battle to see who can release the most heat during Spring 2018. The folks over at Jumpman now up the ante as official images of the wildly popular Air Jordan…
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New Balance 576 Made in UK “OG Pack”
With three decades of subtle, straightforward style under its belt, the New Balance 576 remains a mainstay of the athletic brand’s UK branch. Manufactured in Flimby, the silhouette has been one of the last traditional “big N” models” – and it’s a go-to staple for sneakerheads, in casual street style and on the terraces alike.…
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SNIPES x Air Jordan III Black Cement 30th Anniversary
2018 marks the 30th birthday of an icon, arguably one of the most important sneakers in the history of footwear: The Nike Air Jordan III Black Cement. First introduced to the public in 1988, this groundbreaking basketball silhouette was also the first design by Tinker Hatfield for his airness Michael Jordan. Being very comfortable and…
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New Balance Introduces the Fresh Foam Lazr Hyposkin
To many heads, New Balance sneakers come to mind as the epitome of a classic trainer. Subtle, timeless and with a storied heritage, models like the 574, 991 or 1500 represent the essence of the U.S. brand’s repertoire. But with the upcoming New Balance Fresh Foam Lazr Hyposkin, the brand also further establishes their skillful…
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The Tech Era – 5 Techwear Sneakers You Need to Know
In 2015 Nike collaborated with Errolson Hugh and his technical lovechild ACRONYM for the very first time. The outcome was a state of the art sneaker – the Nike Lunar Force 1. Apart from a core of techwear- dedicated fans, a lot of people didn’t understand that Nike and Errolson were changing the future of…