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This Is the Best Sneaker of December 2018
The year is over and our voting for the best sneakers of December 2018 is closed now. Check out the results from our final poll of 2018 below – including a pretty clear top spot. To read more about all nominees, jump down the page here for our overview. Also sign up for our WhatsApp newsletter here to…
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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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This Is the Best Sneaker of November 2018!
You guys voted for the best sneakers of November 2018 and the poll is closed now. We had a pretty interesting line-up this month – here are the top 3. 1. Afew x BEAMS x ASICS GEL-LYTE III “Orange Koi” 2. Union LA x Air Jordan 1 Retro High 3. Air Jordan 1 Retro High…
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Europe’s Most-Worn Sneakers According to SneakerTracker
When it comes to sneaker statistics, the conversation usually revolves around resale prices and hype. But if we’re talking actual sneaker culture, it should much rather be about what’s on people’s feet than how much they spend on the most expensive kicks. Of course this kind of data is much harder to obtain than simple…
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Where to Buy the Nike Air Max Plus Greedy
First released two decades ago, the Air Max Plus released in hundreds of colorways and gained a loyal fanbase. For the Air Max Plus Greedy, Nike now combines three classic TN designs in one shoe. The “Hyper Blue” and “Sunset” colorways inspired the sneaker’s upper tones. The former takes the lateral side of the shoe, while…
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A First Look at the Carhartt WIP x Nike Collection
In the past, joint efforts between Carhartt and Nike already brought us some outstanding sneakers. Namely Eminem’s super-rare Air Jordan 4 of course. Now the two powerhouses join forces for a Carhartt WIP x Nike collection with four different sneaker models. Carhartt’s Work in Progress subline refines the brand’s work wear approach by combining durable…
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The adidas Falcon W Receives a Patent Leather Makeover
Up until now, suede and mesh were the basic ingredients for the adidas Falcon W. But now the popular Women’s sneaker from adidas receives a flashy material makeover. Sporting shiny patent leather overlays, the retro-inspired sneaker gears up for winter season. This version comes in two colorways, one featuring a Gold Met upper with purple…
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Nike Reveals the Doernbecher Freestyle 2018 Collection
Another round of Nike‘s collaboration series with Portland’s OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital launches in December. The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2018 collection features 6 unique sneakers designed by 6 young Doernbecher patients. Started 15 years ago, the collab raised nearly $20 million USD for the hospital, contributing to new treatments and better care for kids by advancing medical research and supporting…
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Inside the Almost 100-Year History of Athletics Brand Champion
One of the basic rules of branding maintains you can’t be all things to all people. Yet somehow, this time-honored concept does not apply to quintessentially American sportswear brand Champion. Because for almost 100 years, Champion has not only supplied athletes and everyday folks with functional sweats, socks, shoes, and underwear but also enjoyed the…
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The History of the ASICS GEL-KAYANO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At a time when bulky shoes and “dadcore” sneakers continue making waves all the way into high fashion, Japanese brand ASICS is bringing back the GEL-KAYANO 5 OG. Time to look back at 25 years of the shoe franchise that helped create the blueprints for bulky 1990s tech sneakers – always keeping in mind that…