Search results for: “Chicago”
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Polar Skate Co. and Nike SB Collaborate on Two Sneakers
Next to absurdly limited in-house collabs like the recent “LA to Chicago” Air Jordan 1, Nike SB still teams up with independent skate brands every now and then. The Polar Skate Co x Nike SB collection features two sneakers designed by the Swedish label. Polar was established back in 2010 by Pontus Alv and quickly…
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The Unique Work of Visual Artist Jeff Cole
The Information Age has provided independent creatives with a whole set of new possibilities to express themselves. Obviously, social media provides convenient ways of cutting out the middle man and publishing directly to an engaging audience. But artists like Jeff Cole also utilize the sheer limitless possibilities of digital tools to cross the natural boundaries…
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Nike Restocks a Bunch of Heat via SNEAKRS
In the summer of 2017, Nike launched the SNEAKRS app in Europe. The brand already introduced its equivalent to the US SNKRS platform with a “Heat Wave” drop last year. And to celebrate the 1 year anniversary, now it’s time for a huge Nike SNEAKRS restock. Nike teased the campaign with a short video that…
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Official Images of the OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 1 “UNC”
Ahead of the 2018 Met Gala, Virgil Abloh took full advantage of his convenient access to unreleased Nike footwear. More precisely, the designer chose to officially unveil the upcoming OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 1 UNC. Just like Virgil’s very first design on the silhouette, this one again draws inspiration from a classic Air Jordan 1…
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An On-Feet Look at the Air Jordan 1 “Homage To Home”
Several Air Jordan colorways share a certain connection to the city of Chicago. That’s of course because Michael Jordan himself spent the heyday of his outstanding career at the Windy City’s NBA team. Among the Air Jordan 1 iterations that reference the city, the “Bred” and “Chicago” colorways probably are the most popular. Now Jordan…
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The Best Sneaker of April 2018 Is…
Our readers voted for the best sneakers of April 2018 – and now the results are in. The two top spots go to some long-awaited models that finally released last month. And a couple of longstanding retros also ranked pretty high. Check out the Top 3 and all results below and let us know your…
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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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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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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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Hender Scheme and adidas Release Handmade Sneakers
After starting out with unofficial hand-made versions of famous silhouettes like the Air Jordan IV, Japanese custom manufacturer Hender Scheme also ventures into the official realms of footwear as of lately. After teaming up with adidas for a trio of Three Stripes silhouettes in 2017 in the nude tones that are signature to the craftsmen, a…