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This Is What the YEEZY 350 Could Have Looked Like
In what might be go down as one of the greatest comebacks in internet history, Kanye West recently reactivated his Twitter account. As if he never left, Ye was quick to lash out at his former partner brand. But after taking a few shots at the Nike M2k Tekno, he also shared some interesting adidas…
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The New Balance M990GL4 Is an Updated Classic
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Always good piece of advice and New Balance chose to live by it when it comes to the centerpiece of their 990 series. That’s why the original 990 hasn’t been shelved for the sake of making way for its follow-up models, but rather adapted to current times with…
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An On-Feet Look at the Air Jordan 1 OG “Shadow”
With the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Shadow, the nickname says it all. “Shadow” is not only an allusion to the shoe’s darksome colorway. It also kind of reflects its below-the-radar status. But even though it may not share the fame of the Bred, Black Toe or Chicago, Jordan heads loved the shoe’s most…
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Karhu Introduces the Fusion 2.0 “Summer Pack”
Long summer days and basking in the sun probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think about Finland. But the folks from one of Europe’s most Northern countries definitely know how to welcome the warm season. For example with the Karhu Fusion 2.0 Summer Pack. The athletic brand’s famed running silhouette receives…
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SNEAKERS MAG #38 OUT NOW!
Release: April 2018 The title story of Sneakers Magazine #38 is dedicated to the adidas Deerupt – the latest forward-thinking silhouette by the Three Stripes brand. We’re entering the grid to shine a light on this striking new model that takes inspirations from the past but is headed all the way to the future. The theme of…
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The Reebok Rapide Returns from the 90s
When you’re thinking about classic 90s footwear, loud and bulky silhouettes usually come to mind. But that’s only half of the story. Of course Reebok has released their fair share of clunky kicks during that decade. But the brand’s archive also features some rather plain shoes – like the Reebok Rapide. Conceived as a running…
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How to Get the adidas YEEZY 500 Blush
After two limited releases via YEEZY Supply and during NBA All Star Weekend, the adidas YEEZY 500 Blush finally sees a wider launch. The latest silhouette from the adidas + KANYE WEST collab line sports a super-bulky look, continuing the approach previously seen on the YEEZY BOOST 700 Wave Runner. The shoe’s upper is composed…
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Customize the Air Jordan 1 with SNIPES!
Even though the Air Jordan line is now more than 30 models strong, one particular shoe will always remain special. That is of course the Jordan 1. Released back in 1985, MJ’s first signature shoe is without a doubt one of the most important silhouettes in sneaker culture. Throughout the years, the Air Jordan 1…
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Where to Get the UNDFTD x adidas UltraBOOST
Amidst recent adidas releases like the Prophere or Deerupt, all-time favorite models like the UltraBOOST fell behind a little. But that is to change for the better again, since the Three Stripes have linked up with none other than UNDFTD. Together, the two powerhouses take on not only the UB but also the BOOST-infused AdiZero…
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How to Cop the New Balance 990 Special Edition “1982”
We all know that premium quality calls for a certain premium price point. But sometimes, sneaker history is even more important than that. That’s why New Balance launches a very special edition of their famed 990 silhouette – with a pleasant twist for your purse. Back in 1982, the brand first released their groundbreaking 990v1…
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