Search results for: “Stance”
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Why Hikmet Teamed up with Shoe Care Experts Collonil
A clean conversation with Hikmet Sugoer and Collonil CEO Frank Becker There are a dozen cleaning and care products on the sneaker market battling for your attention. Most of them focus their attention on packaging and marketing, and you may be better off finding the same cleaners in your local supermarket at a fraction of…
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How to Cop the OFF-WHITE x Nike Blazer “Spooky Pack”
Virgil Abloh’s Nike collaborations gained some new traction in recent months. As the fan-favorite Air Presto released in two new colorways, more and more heads got their hands on a pair. Now the designer confirmed both the existance and official names for two new OFF-WHITE x Nike Blazer 2018 releases. While the Blazer probably wasn’t…
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Celebrate 35 Years of G-Shock and Win the Origin – DW-5600BB
More than three decades ago, CASIO engineer Kikuo Ibe and his development team began throwing out watches from their 3rd floor window. That wasn’t because they were mad at their employer or dissatisfied with their products. They were part of “PROJECT TEAM TOUGH” – the internal task force that would develop the very first G-SHOCK…
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How ARKK Copenhagen Developed the Wave13 Midsole
Whenever a new sole concept makes headlines, it’s usually driven by one of the major athletic brands commanding bottomless R&D budgets and manufacturing prowess. So it’s remarkable when a tightly-knit independent label enters the fray. Here’s the story of how progressive Scandinavian sneaker brand ARKK Copenhagen blazed its own trail with the Wave13 midsole concept.…
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HEIMPLANET x Kickstarter – Transit Line
Two years ago, the folks from modern outdoor brand HEIMPLANET came up with an ambitios idea. They wanted to craft the last bag you ever have to buy, simply because it fulfills all your needs. But what would be the right bag for the most demanding use – everyday life? The answer is: the HEIMPLANET x…
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Here’s What Went down at Sneakerness London
As Sneakerness London opened its gates on July 7-8, this year marked the UK debut for the sneaker event. Needless to say that heads from London and all over the country came out to the impressive Printworks location. Of course the London team around OG collector Kish Kash assembled an interesting bunch of artists and…
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adidas Atric Combines Functionality and Retro Design
With the introduction of the adidas Atric collection, the brand with the Three Stripes presents a capsule that unites the brand’s outdoor pedigree with cutting-edge street style. Dipped in retro-inspired color palettes, the range provides just the right balance between greatness from the past and state-of-the-art tech. A fabric that ties all the pieces in…
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A Look into Second Market Sneaker Statistics
The sneaker market has undergone a few drastic changes in the last few years. The arrival of Boost and Yeezy, the big Air Max comeback or OFF-WHITE going from strength to strength, just to name a few. Some of these trends are felt in the retail landscape, but the secondary market has its own twist…
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Meet 68-Year Old Supreme Head Thomas from Germany
Thomas Helgert is a retired tax accountant. At age 68, he’s been on the hunt for streetwear for three decades. When his passion windsurfing took him around the world, he found out about brands like Stüssy, A Bathing Ape and – ultimately – Supreme. The latter became the love of his life – second only…
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SNIPES Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Reveals Exclusive Collaborations
SNIPES was originally founded in 1998 in Essen, Germany by Sven Voth and the very first physical store opened its doors in April that year so in 2018 it’s time to celebrate 20 years of street cultures stores. Fun facts: Did you know that Snipes started with their first retail space in Essen in 1998…