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In the world of sneakers, few styles can claim the enduring allure and cultural impact of the adidas Gazelle. Born in the 1960s as a training shoe, its journey from the tracks to the streets has been nothing short of legendary. This iconic silhouette has seamlessly transitioned through various eras, becoming a symbol of fashion, self-expression, and a merging of cultures. But beyond its iconic silhouette lies a deeper narrative—a tale that intertwines seamlessly with a contemporary subculture wh

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As you may have noticed, we recently released our latest collection called Stay Thirsty. The inspiration behind this entire capsule collection is hustle and people who go after their dreams head on, people who are always "thirsty". On this occasion we joined forces with the talented DnB DJ Simon Sykora, who goes by the stage name Absu_NTQL. Simon took us to his Prague studio where he guided us through his creative process. Of course, it didn't end in the studio and we headed to Darkshire, a DnB event

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HELIOT EMIL COLLECTION If you’d ask me about the most memorable fashion moments of 2023, I’d probably talk about Rihanna’s superbowl performance, Doja Cat’s All-red Ensemble during Paris Couture Week and of course, the model who was literally on fire walking down the runway of Heliot Emil’s Paris show. And it is exactly the third example that should give you a hint what this article is going to be all about. Established in 2017 in the heart of Scandinavia, the futuristic avant-garde brand, Heliot Emil

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As the leaves start to tumble and the air turns crisper, it can only mean one thing: fall is upon us. And you know what that means – it's time to upgrade your sneaker game for the cozy and stylish season ahead!  Just like the changing leaves, sneaker trends are evolving, and I've got the inside scoop on the hottest kicks that will have you striding through fall with confidence and flair. Whether you're a sneakerhead, a street-style aficionado, or simply someone looking for the perfect blend of comfort a

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New Balance's symbol of quality is its unique factories in the USA and England, from where handmade sneakers of the highest Made in USA and Made in UK product lines go out into the world every day. It is the British series that has now celebrated its 40th anniversary. Its womb, the legendary factory in Flimby, was therefore transformed into one big party for the day, which Footshop couldn't miss. Read on for first-hand experiences: No other sneaker brand in the world can brag about something like this.

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On Monday, 7th of November, the opening of our exhibition, which we organized to celebrate our 11th anniversary, took place at the Mánes Gallery in Prague. With 11 paintings by Martin Lukáč, which combine the visual identity of Footshop with real art, an exhibition of the essential artefacts of our decade on the market, a wall surrounded by 11 major milestones, speeches by the main protagonists, a gig and also DJ sets. Take a look at the photo report and be reminded of what the place was like. More than

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Pride month may be over, but since LGBTQ+ isn't a topic that should only be discussed for one month of the year, we're bringing you some rainbows for the gloomy autumn. We asked which places in Prague are the most LGBTQ+ friendly. We discussed the topic with several queer respondents, so we didn't just end up listing the three gay bars with the best Google ratings. We're going to look at this phenomenon a little closer and from multiple angles. LGBTQ+ friendly... What does it mean? Does this label still

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On the 26th, we kicked off the annual Air Max Day celebration over at Vnitroblock - this year, the theme was “Give Fresh Air”. Workshops were held all afternoon and when the sun went down, the mood started to slowly shift towards partying. Check out the pictures and remember the vibe from this year’s sneakerhead holiday: WHAT DID THE PEOPLE WEAR? Because Air Max Day is all about rare sneakers from the series, they naturally had to be at our event too, I’ve picked out some of the most

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The 26th, marking the annual return of Air Max Day, is almost here – to celebrate it this year, Footshop is focusing on community projects that give the city a breath of fresh air. We’ve prepared a contest for a workshop, a guide through the communities of Holešovice and a chance to be a part of a completely new project. Naturally, there’ll also be a party and an abundance of sneakers. Why the 26th of March?  On this day in 1987, the same-titled sneaker made its in-store debut, called the Nike Air

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At Footshop, International women's day belongs to all women, and especially those that enrich the world of sneakers and fashion in general - check this article out to learn something new about six streetwear icons that you can (sometimes) even find at Footshop.  Various surveys agree that about 90% of people that identify as sneakerheads are male. And looking at the statistics of authors of various legendary sneakers, the ratio is skewed the same way - but the situation's changing and we are in support

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Who wouldn’t want to own a pair of sneakers with their favorite movie character? Whether it’s a superhero, an animated character or Darth Vader, you might be surprised at how many sneaker collabs featuring characters from the big screen there are. Ready? ADIDAS X MARVEL: SUPERHERO SNEAKERS To have the whole world at your feet, you don’t have to be a genius billionaire like Tony Stark. Especially if you pick a pair of sneakers with Thor or Hulk, the strongest Avengers. Originally, the iconic adidas

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We might not know each other, but we have one thing in common - a passion for sneakers and streetwear. Have you ever wondered where streetwear comes from and why it’s become such a phenomenon in recent years? I’ve written this article to give you some answers about streetwear and everything around it. Let’s dive in. WHAT IS STREETWEAR? Streetwear doesn’t really have an exact definition. In his documentary “Built to fail”, Bobby Hundreds tried to change this, but the only thing he realized was tha

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