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Sneakersnstuff Unveils a Converse One Star Collab
Originally meant to disguise, camouflage patterns have made it to one of streetwear’s essential designs long ago. Of course that piece of info is old news to industry veterans like the SNS guys. That’s why Erik and Peter took a little different approach for their Sneakersnstuff x Converse One Star collection. The ERDL leaf print was…
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Will Smith Receives Custom “Fresh Prince” Uptempos
Even though “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” has been off the air for more than two decades now, the hit sitcom’s influence lives on. Throughout the show’s 6-year run, Will Smith famously laced up a whole string of classic 90s kicks. From Air Jordans to Pennys to different Air Max models, Will always had his…
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OFF-WHITE x Nike – 2018 Release Overview
With all the bruited and possible OFF-WHITE iterations, Virgil Abloh’s famed series of Nike collaborations might as well turn from “THE TEN” into “THE TWENTYFIVE” by the end of this year. So to keep track of all OFF-WHITE x Nike 2018 releases, we put together this little overview. In short, you’ll find both the rumored…
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Hanon Presents the Premium Diadora “Aberdeen”
Diadora and Hanon look back at quite a series of joint projects. Now the two longstanding collaboraters team up again to celebreate the Italian sportswear brand’s 70th anniversary. As they did before on models like the Squash “St. Clair”, the Hanon crew delves into the past of their Scottish home town. Aberdeen is not only…
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The Best Sneaker of March 2018 Is…
You guys voted for the best sneakers of March 2018 – and the poll is closed now. Despite all the Air Max Day madness, the top spot again is kind of a surprise. Check out the Top 3 and all results below and let us know your thoughts! 1. asphaltgold x ASICS Gel-DS Trainer OG…
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This Japan-Exclusive ECCO EXOSTRIKE Is Crazy Limited
We recently gave you a first look and some key facts about the revolutionary (yes, that word’s appropriate here) ECCO EXOSTRIKE. As the launch of this super-lightweight sneakerboot approaches, there will also be a very limited special edition. Next to the two regular renditions in Dove Grey and Black, ECCO puts out a clean white…
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Kith Introduces the adidas Terrex EEA Collection
As winter finally bids farewell, it’s now time to get up off your couch and reconnect with nature. To prepare you for future outdoor ventures, Ronnie Fieg teamed up with adidas for the Kith x adidas Terrex EEA Collection. EEA is short for Element, Exploration, and Agency. The new Kith umbrella aims to provide functional gear for…
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HAL x monkey time x ASICS GEL-LYTE V “Ichimatsu”
For a collab that crosses the equator, Australian sneaker store Highs and Lows links up with Japanese mainstays monkey time and ASICS. The theme of this joint project draws inspiration from the traditional arts of the latter’s home country. “Ichimatsu” is a checkerboard pattern, named after actor Sanokawa Ichimatsu (1722-62) who used it on his…
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Where to Cop the Black OFF-WHITE x Nike Air VaporMax
Banking on the ever-popular collab series with Virgil Abloh, Nike prepares to launch the OFF-WHITE x Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit. The newly-appointed artisitc director of Louis Vuitton revives a design that’s similar to the VaporMax from 2017’s “THE TEN” collection. The all-black Flyknit upper sits atop a translucent VaporMax sole unit. Reflective Swoosh logos grace the…
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This ECCO EXOSTRIKE Is a Lightweight Revolution
With the ECCO EXOSTRIKE DYNEEMA Edition, Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO presents a cutting-edge footwear innovation that is pushing the boundaries of premium leather treatment. Leading the trail of an outdoor boot through the minimalistic realms of high-end modernism, the ECCO experts locked theirselves into the lab to manufacture an upscale masterpiece of material science. The…
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