Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Nike VaporMax Arrives in Classic Air Max 95 Colorways
To help sceptics embrace their futuristic Air VaporMax model, it can’t hurt to bring in some well-beloved 90s flavour – that’s obviously what Nike was thinking when they came up with the Heritage Pack. The release consists of two VaporMax models, one for the guys and one for the ladies, that are dressed in strikingly…
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wings + horns Launch 4 Winterized adidas Silhouettes
Premium brand wings + horns once again taps adidas for a set of winterized Three Stripes silhouettes. Applying their distincte menswear approach to this selection of sneakers, the Vancouver label uses materials and designs that are inspired by both Canadian landscapes and Japanese minimalism. The beloved Campus is a prime example for this philosophy, as…
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Exclusive Interview with the Founders of ARKK Copenhagen
With its steadily increasing popularity, the sneaker market has been subject to quite a few changes in recent years. Next to the usual suspects, we’re seeing new models from young and innovative brands on the shelves now. One of those very promising labels on the rise is ARKK Copenhagen. Hailing from Denmark’s capital, the brand…
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ARKK Copenhagen Reveals the Bold PS18 Collection
Already providing us with a fresh look on their upcoming sneakers, ARKK Copenhagen reveals their most colorful and daring collection to date. The Pre-Spring 2018 range shows a striking shift in tone as ARKK broadens their color palette and opts for some bright neon shades. While this marks a step outside of the usual color…
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Hanon and Diadora Revisit a Glorious Football Moment
1983 was a very special year for football fans following the European Cup Winners’ Cup – ending with a once-in-a-lifetime moment for a Scottish team. Aberdeen Football Club, led by then-upcoming and now-legendary manager Alex Ferguson, stood against Real Madrid in the finals and made history on that rainy night in Sweden. In added time,…
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Tyler, The Creator x Converse – GOLF le FLEUR Collection
Tyler, The Creator again joins creative forces with Converse to broaden the range of his own GOLF le FLEUR clothing line. Freedom of expression, unique ideas of identity and daring approaches are keystones of Tyler’s own artistry and these ideas have been translated to the new collaborative collection. This release’s centerpieces are three new colorways…
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Pusha T x adidas EQT “Brown Paper Bag”
To innocent minds, a brown paper bag might be associated with nothing but keeping your lunch fresh. To GOOD Music CEO, coke rap authority and established Three Stripes rep Pusha T though, it’s yet another key item from the world of hustlers and low-lifes. Used to store cash stacks, the brown paper bag already became…
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Meet Nike Footscape Collector Maik Lojewski
Of all the great footwear designs Nike has produced over the decades, the Footscape belongs to a special breed. Although it features one of the most artful shapes ever, it was created as a performance running shoe whose “footform” characteristics were based on hard scientific facts – hundreds of feet were scanned in the process.…
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UBIQ and Diadora Present a Mouth-Watering N.9000
When visiting Philadelphia, a couple of things should be on every to-do-list: visiting UBIQ‘s sneaker store and getting one of those world-famous Philly Cheesesteaks for example. While opinions on the best Cheesesteak shops and how to order it diverge strongly, everybody can agree that this delicious dish deserves only the best ingredients when it serves…
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CAN FLY – The History of HUMMEL HIVE
Danish brand Hummel – named after the German word for bumblebee – is that rare beast among sportswear brands: successful and influential for almost a century now, yet still flying under the radar for some of today’s sneaker and streetwear aficionados. With its Hive project focusing on innovative collections and exclusive collaborations, the company aims…
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