Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Where to Get the OFF-WHITE x Converse Chuck Taylor
In current times, the hype-based part of sneaker culture is short-lived and fast-paced. It’s in fact so fast-paced that some people probably already forgot that Virgil Abloh’s “THE TEN” collection still remains incomplete. But after an indefinite delay, the OFF-WHITE x Converse Chuck Taylor now finally launches at premium sneaker stores around the globe. As…
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A Paris Perspective with Selma Sebbagh
Selma is not your average “Instagram girl”. In fact, she dislikes being labeled as such. She has a wide range of influences and when she’s not living out her confident and unique sense of style, she travels the world for inspiration on architecture, art and fashion – all documented on her well-frequented account. We went…
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Here’s an On-Feet Look at the Air Max 1 “Curry”
atmos already is responsible for a fair share of 2018’s top notch Air Max heat. Now the Tokyo sneaker retailer partners with Nike to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of a classic AM1 colorway. Originally released back in 2003 and first reported to come back in 2017, the Nike Air Max 1 Curry was a SMU…
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adidas Atric Combines Functionality and Retro Design
With the introduction of the adidas Atric collection, the brand with the Three Stripes presents a capsule that unites the brand’s outdoor pedigree with cutting-edge street style. Dipped in retro-inspired color palettes, the range provides just the right balance between greatness from the past and state-of-the-art tech. A fabric that ties all the pieces in…
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The Amazing Sneaker Photography of ryustyler
A conversation with Michael a.k.a. ryustyler, a Taiwanese photographer, painter and artist whose prolific work is published under the #deliciouskicks hashtag. He created this set of images exclusively for our April 2018 issue of Sneakers Magazine. Michael, what triggered your interest in sneaker photography? The story starts with my grandpa, a former athlete who worked…
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The Air Jordan 3 “Tinker Hatfield” Releases Again
It’s almost unthinkable in 2018 – but exactly 30 years ago, Michael Jordan wasn’t too happy with his Nike partnership. He even thought about leaving the brand, which would have lead to a number all-time classic Air Jordan models not being released. But luckily, Nike could rely on Tinker Hatfield. Fresh off his work on…
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A Look into Second Market Sneaker Statistics
The sneaker market has undergone a few drastic changes in the last few years. The arrival of Boost and Yeezy, the big Air Max comeback or OFF-WHITE going from strength to strength, just to name a few. Some of these trends are felt in the retail landscape, but the secondary market has its own twist…
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Courtified – Lacoste Women’s CARNABY EVO
True Lacoste heritage is in play with this Spring ’18 version of a women’s tennis-inspired lace-up. The classic court silhouette pays homage to the skills of company founder René Lacoste and the French tennis team with Tricolore stripes at the heel. The off-white premium leather adds touches of luxury, complemented by pique lining, an OrthoLite…
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Highsnobiety x Mizuno Wave Rider Phoenix
Fresh on the heels of the Mizuno Wave Rider 1 OG, the Japanese brand unveils the third Kazoku release. This time around, Mizuno teamed up with Berlin online publication Highsnobiety for a different approach on the their retro runner. First released in 1998, the Wave Rider 1 was used as the base for the two…
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PUMA Thunder Spectra – A Storm of Style
Many designers play it safe and opt for a simple reissue of archive styles to cater to the chunky sneaker craze. But in the light of that trend, PUMA creeps up on the scene to surprise us with a brand-new silhouette for 2018. Rooted in 90s nostalgia and the brand’s collabs with Alexander McQueen, the…
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