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  • A Look at the Upcoming Concepts x New Balance 990v2 “Tyrian”

    A Look at the Upcoming Concepts x New Balance 990v2 “Tyrian”

    Known for a legacy of storied collabs, Boston-based sneakers store Concepts has been putting quality over quantity over the past years. As mastermind Deon Point explained in his recent SNEAKERS interview, it’s a strategic decision not to feed the hype machine with too many releases. But now the next Concepts release has been announced for…

  • New Balance 990 V3 Made in USA

    New Balance 990 V3 Made in USA

    Die legendäre New Balance 990 Serie ist zurück und feiert zum 30. Geburtstag ihr Comeback. In Sachen Shape bleibt beim 990 V3 mit ENCAP-Mittelsohle und externem Fersenstabilisator zwar alles beim Alten, die optimierte Sohlenkonstruktion mit ABZORB-System und ENCAP Zwischensohle sorgt jedoch für verbesserte Stabilität und Abfederung. Die 990er Serie wird traditionell ausschließlich in der eigenen…

  • New Balance Unites Past and Future on the XC-72

    New Balance Unites Past and Future on the XC-72

    Expanding their range of experimental new silhouettes, New Balance introduces a shoe that unites past future. The New Balance XC-72 hits the shelves this fall – with the help of a high-profile collaborator. After all-time favorites from the 99X series and classics like the 574 were the stars of New Balance’s catalog, the brand started…

  • New Balance Introduces the UK-Made 920

    New Balance Introduces the UK-Made 920

    Next to beloved retro versions of classic pairs, New Balance also introduces interesting new silhouettes on the regular. The US brand’s latest sneaker is the 920, which combines a well-tried design language with modern influences. Unlike shoes from NB’s famous 99X series like the 990 or 997, the brand produces the 920 in England instead…

  • Check out the Air Jordan Summer 2020 Line-Up

    Check out the Air Jordan Summer 2020 Line-Up

    Nike revealed the Air Jordan summer 2020 line-up and there are plenty of releases to look out for. From retro editions of classic colorways to brand-new styles, here’s what lands on the shelves of retailers this summer. Air Jordan 5 Michael Jordan’s 5th signature model turns 30 this year, so you already know it’s in…

  • 8 Things Sneakerheads Can Do at Home Now

    8 Things Sneakerheads Can Do at Home Now

    With the COVID-19 pandemic – or coronavirus – affecting people all over the globe, it’s mandatory for all of us (not only sneakerheads) to help slowing down the spread of this pandemic. Before we get to our more lighthearted commentary, please take these couple of advices to the heart in an effort to flatten the…

  • adidas Celebrates Japanese-German Friendship on the ZX 8000

    adidas Celebrates Japanese-German Friendship on the ZX 8000

    Dating back to the 17th century, Germany and Japan have been sharing a friendly relationship for several centuries. To celebrate an event that dates back only 30 years and still closely connects both countries, adidas presents the ZX 8000 Kirschblütenallee Pack. When the Berlin Wall came down and West Germany was reunited with East Germany…

  • ASICS Presents a Special “Kobe Beef” GEL-LYTE III

    ASICS Presents a Special “Kobe Beef” GEL-LYTE III

    One of the most legendary sneakers of all time turns 30 this year: the GEL-LYTE III. Needless to say, ASICS puts the spotlight on the shoe this year and celebrates its flagship model with all kinds of special releases. One of the first in line is the ASICS GEL-LYTE III OG “Kobe Beef”. The shoe’s…

  • Nike Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Air Max 90

    Nike Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Air Max 90

    You don’t have to be a math genius to know this one: The Nike Air Max 90 turns 30 this year. First released in 1990, the shoe will get some special attention from the Swoosh brand this year. While sneakerheads surely hope for retroes of coveted styles, a bunch of classics welcome the new year.…

  • Experts Predict: Sneaker Trends 2020

    Experts Predict: Sneaker Trends 2020

    2019 is coming to a close and we’ve witnessed a hell of a year for sneakers. We’ve seen the peak of the ugly sneaker trend, high-tops slowly coming back, more collabs than ever before, white leather sneakers everywhere… but can you already tell where the wind is blowing in 2020? Which brands will have momentum?…