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Mizuno Re-Releases the Wave Rider 1 OG
When Mizuno announced the launch of their heritage-infused sportsstyle category earlier this year, it was this shoe right here that got everybody talking. The Wave Rider 1 OG, first released back in 1998, didn’t lose nothing of its freshness over two decades. That’s why Mizuno decided to conserve the shoe’s original appeal by not changing…
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Check out the ACRONYM x Nike Air VaporMax MOC
ACRONYM co-founder Errolson Hugh has been a frequent collaborator with Nike in the past. With his unmistakable take on models like the Lunar Force 1, Presto or Air Force 1 Downtown, the designer managed to think Swoosh staple silhouettes one step further. Now Hugh has been given the opportunity to alter the Air VaporMax –…
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Pyer Moss x Reebok DMX Fusion Experiment
When the introduction of a new cutting-edge silhouette is ahead, Reebok has developed a habit of teaming up with high fashion brands to go for the jugular. After tapping Vetements for the Pump Supreme in 2016, the brand now partners with progressive fashion label Pyer Moss. Pushing Reebok’s renewed take on the running trainer even…
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YCMC x New Balance 990v4 “Benjamin Bread”
We know that money can’t buy happiness – but it sure can help you cop a nice pair of trainers. Coincidentally, this 900v4 beauty presented by YCMC and New Balance is all about the benjamins. Drawing its design cues from US currency, the colors of a 100 dollar bill were applied to the C.R.E.A.M.-y suede…
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Kicks Lab x ASICS GEL-LYTE III “KL-Shinobi”
“What if a ninja wore sneakers?” – This pretty specific question triggered the latest joint project between Tokyo-based sneaker store Kicks Lab and ASICS. Ninjas – also known as “Shinobi” – were mercenaries or covert agents in feudal Japan, known for their excellent espionage skills. Of course the lightweight construction and signature GEL cushioning of…
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Disruptively Simple – An Interview with Morgan Boeri
Without a doubt, adidas had an incredible run for the past few years. Spearheaded by footwear icons such as Stan Smith, Superstar, NMD and of course Boost technology, the brand has shaken the footwear industry. Now it’s time to flip another page and that’s why we were in Paris to see the unveiling of an…
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Here Are The Winners of SHOTS IN THE AIR
As Air Max Day is approaching, we recently teamed up with Nike and SNIPES to hold our Shots in the Air competition in Berlin. Eight upcoming sneaker photographers headed to the German capital to take part in a photography workshop and competition hosted by professional shooter Kane Holz (@kane). Now the jury that consisted of Kane as…
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Is the Air Jordan 1 “Game Royal” a Must-Cop?
Continuing a strong start into 2018, Nike is gearing up with more fresh Jordan releases. On the line-up’s forefront, we’re seeing the “Game Royal” colorway which hits the beloved Air Jordan 1. The classic silhouette receives a makeover that basically resembles the colorblocking of the “Chicago”, with the vibrant Varsity Red being switched out for…
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An On-Feet Look at Sean Wotherspoon’s Air Max 1 / 97
With all the Swoosh greatness from the Air Max 270 to the atmos Animal Pack 2.0, one might jump to the conclusion that Air Max Day couldn’t get any better. But of course there’s still one highlight to be relased: Sean Wotherspoon’s highly anticipated sneaker from Nike’s “Vote Forward” campaign. Ever since this design by…
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“Shots in the Air” Competition & Workshop
With Air Max Day just around the corner, we teamed up with Nike and SNIPES to hold our Shots in the Air Competition in Berlin. Eight up and coming sneaker photographers were picked from a huge pool of applicants and invited to the German capital to take part in a photography workshop hosted by professional…
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