Category: News
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KangaROOS Celebrates the Chinese “Year of the Rat”
For the very first time, KangaROOS celebrates the Chinese New Year with a special sneaker. Since 2020 is the Year of the Rat, the brand created a unique shoe to join the festivities. This special KangaROOS Coil-R1 comes in the highest “Made in Germany” quality and features an array of traditional details. The shoe’s striking…
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A Closer Look at the KITH x Nike Air Force 1
For a couple of months, we’ve been seeing pics of a collab by Ronnie Fieg and the Swoosh. As a true New Yorker, the KITH head honcho of course had to put his unique touch on a pair of uptowns. This far, the KITH x Nike Air Force 1 still stays somewhat shrouded in mystery…
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VANS Presents the Retro-Inspired “Mismatch Pack”
As the world’s first shoe designed by skaters, the VANS Era is an absolute classic. When the brand first started out with family-owned stores back in the 60s, skaters even could walk into these places and customize their very own pair. With the VANS Mismatch Pack, the label now pays homage to that amazing time…
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PUMA’s FUTURE RIDER Ride On Brings Back 80s Vibes
PUMA continues to channel 80s vibes with the release of the FUTURE RIDER Ride On. The shoe takes elements from the classic Fast Rider and updates them for the present day – and beyond. The lightweight upper combines breathable ripstop nylon and suede overlays, while minimal padding and lining improve the wearing comfort. The new…
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AFEW Unveils Michael Jordan’s Best-Kept Secret
The Air Jordan 11 Bred is one of the most popular colorways on an absolute fan favorite silhouette. But despite its universal appeal, Michael Jordan himself wore the shoe in only 16 NBA games. Why’s that? On the ocasscion of this year’s retro release of the Bred 11s, AFEW looks further into the matter. For…
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Aime Leon Dore and New Balance Collaborate on the 990v5
NYC streetwear brand Aime Leon Dore teamed up with New Balance to rework the legendary Made In US 990. Using the slogan “Life in the Balance”, the sneaker pays homage to both city and country life. In recent years, NB’s standout silhouette gained acclaim from people from all walks of life. Just like the claim…
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The Nike Dunk Low “Viotech” Returns in Its OG Form
With the Dunk Low, one of the formative Nike silhouettes of the 2000s experiences a much-longed for resurgance these days. And as we now see retro versions of coveted releases from back in the day, a very special one also returns: the Nike Dunk Low Viotech. Originally a Japan exclusive, the sneaker first hit the…
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adidas Sends the UltraBOOST 20 on a Space Mission
Always pushing boundaries and looking to refine their latest innovations, adidas announces another major coup. To introduce the adidas UltraBOOST 20 “Space Race”, the German sportswear brand teamed up with ISS U.S. National Laboratory. Together with the International Space Station, they’re planing to send BOOST into space. Even though sneakers and spacecrafts don’t share much…
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Reebok Instapump Fury Boost – An Instant Classic
When we first heard the news about Reebok and adidas collaborating on an Instapump Fury featuring Boost™ Technology, we could barely believe it. Fake news? Fortunately, the shoe is real and available soon. While sneaker stores avidly prepare for the launch on November 22nd, we catch up with none other than Overkill owner Marc Leuschner…
