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Kobe Bryant’s 9 Most Influental Sneaker Models
It have been devastating news for probably everyone loving the game of basketball. One of the greatest competitors of the game is dead. Kobe Bryant, the legendary shooting guard of the Los Angeles Lakers died in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, last Sunday together with his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others. He…
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New Balance Brings Back 90s Style With the Classic 850
The design ethos of New Balance includes two extrems that characterize the brand’s timeless portfolio. On the one hand, there’s the sleek and sporty side with lo profile silhouettes. And on the other hand, we have the chunky models that produced the dad shoe trend in the last couple of years. With the return of…
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KangaROOS Celebrates the Chinese “Year of the Rat”
For the very first time, KangaROOS celebrates the Chinese New Year with a special sneaker. Since 2020 is the Year of the Rat, the brand created a unique shoe to join the festivities. This special KangaROOS Coil-R1 comes in the highest “Made in Germany” quality and features an array of traditional details. The shoe’s striking…
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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?…
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A History of Nike x Travis Scott Sneaker Collabs
In 2019, Travis Scott wasn’t only one of the dominant forces in hip hop. While his third full-length album “ASTROWORLD” gained both commercial success and critical acclaim, the Houston rapper also cemented his status in sneaker culture. With an impressive run of highly coveted releases, he might be the closest contender to Kanye West when…
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Afew and Diadora Discovered the “Master Formula”
The folks from German sneaker store Afew are finally back in the lab with Diadora. Following their widely celebrated “Highly Addictive” and “The Cure” joint works with the Italian brand, Dr. Wefa returns with another gem. With the Afew x Diadora N9002 “Master Formula”, the mysterious scientist presents another breakthrough in his battle against sneaker…
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Columbia Sportswear SH/FT Launch in NYC
In early August, Columbia Sportswear invited us to the launch of their new line of functional footwear in NYC. The collection is called SH/FT and aims at people who are into outdoor adventures but don’t like to sacrifice style while they’re at it – so basically for all of us who don’t fancy buying an…
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The Chunky Trend – How Long Will It Last?
Chunky sneakers, bulky footwear or dad-shoes – the trend comes with many names and in multiple facets. One thing is certain, though, sole units have been getting bigger and footwear design comes with more layers and material than ever. The “chunky” trend is big and it’s contagious, and fashion brands like Balenciaga aren’t just following…
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size? Presents an Exclusive New Balance 990v5
One might think that New Balance‘s celebrated 990v5 only works in its monochrome colorways. But UK sneaker retailer size? is here to prove us wrong. The size x New Balance 990v5 features a multitude of flashy tones that displays the silhouette in a new light. Inspiration comes from a go-to place in every small British…
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Todd Snyder and New Balance Present the LOVE 997
While the 1500 definitely is NB’s key model this year due to its 30th anniversary, other staples also receive their fair shine. In celebration of Pride Month, the Todd Snyder x New Balance LOVE 997 combines a classic design with colorful details. For the collaboration, which also honors the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising,…