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How to Cop the OFF-WHITE x Nike Blazer “Spooky Pack”
Virgil Abloh’s Nike collaborations gained some new traction in recent months. As the fan-favorite Air Presto released in two new colorways, more and more heads got their hands on a pair. Now the designer confirmed both the existance and official names for two new OFF-WHITE x Nike Blazer 2018 releases. While the Blazer probably wasn’t…
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An On-Feet Look at the Dragon Ball Z x adidas Collection
After months of leaks and speculations, the Dragon Ball Z x adidas collection finally gets a release date. The first two shoes take us back to the Namek saga and the legendary face-off between Goku and Frieza. Representing recurring enemy Frieza, the Yung-1 (D97048) features a suede upper in different hues of white and purple.…
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adidas Releases Two New Temper Run Colorways
As of lately, adidas heavily banked on bringing back several of their chunky runners. Next to the Yung-1 and Falcon W, we also saw a brief return of the OG adidas Temper Run a couple of months ago. Now the brand drops more colorways on the 2014 silhouette. First up, a “Core Black” (F97209) iteration presents…
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Karhu Invites You over for Some Forest Treats
For their latest release, Karhu again takes inspirations from their home country’s forests. In fact, the sneakers are based on flowers, wild berries, mushrooms – and a traditional Finnish customary law. To find out more, here’s the story behind the Karhu Legend Forest Treats pack. The Finnish term “jokamiehenoikeus” roughly translates to “freedom to roam” or…
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See the Air Max 1 “By Day” & “By Night” on Feet
When Tinker Hatfield came up with the design for the Air Max 1 in 1987, he drew inspirations from the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The building’s unique architecture influenced the idea of visible Air cushioning and the shoe went on to become a true Nike classic. Now the brand takes it back to the start…
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A First Look at the Nike Air VaporMax 2019
Nike seems to prepare the 3.0 iteration of their VaporMax line. As first images of the shoe start to leak, we take a closer look at the Nike Air VaporMax 2019. Without a doubt the most obvious and radical change on the shoe is the upper. Instead of the usual Flyknit base, the VaporMax features…
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Footpatrol and adidas Reveal a Futurecraft 4D Collab
Being able to do a collab using adidas‘ Futurecraft technology still is almost like knightly accolade in the sneaker world. Thus far, Stockholm’s Sneakersnstuff and Taipei’s Invincible already released their very own model. And with the Footpatrol x adidas Consortium 4D, one of London’s most notable sneaker boutiques is next in line. The shoe launches…
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A Day in the Life of an Independent Store Owner
No one captures the concept of DIY better than today’s independent store owners in streetwear. With the ever so changing business of retail and social media, every one of them is constantly on the move. And even though there’s no such thing as a routine, we tried to cut a slice of the life of…
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Footshop and KangaROOS Unveil Their Ultimate 3 Collab
ROOS is on a roll right now! After the “Mighty Forest” COIL-R1 with Afew, the brand unveils yet another premium collab with a European sneaker boutique. The Footshop x KangaROOS Ultimate 3 “The City Of A Hundred Spires” is the first joint project by store in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with an international brand.…
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This Is the Best Sneaker of August 2018
Our voting for the best sneakers of August 2018 is closed and we now have a winner! Interestingly enough, the top 3 looks just as diverse as the whole field of releases. Check out the shoes that made the podium here and see all results below. 1. solebox x adidas Yung-1 SMU 2. OFF-WHITE x…
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