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Michael Jordan's models are some of the most iconic sneakers ever, and one of Nike's most successful collaborative efforts. Even after several years, some color combinations still sell out almost immediately. But the first retro Jordans release wasn't nearly as successful as you might think. source: TheLoop When and why did Nike even decide to re-release some of the Jordan models? In 1993, Michael Jordan shocked the whole world when, after he won his third NBA title, he announced he would be ending h

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Brian Donelly aka Kaws is one of the most prominent personalities of (not only) contemporary pop-art. His artistic career started during the 90's in New York, where he used to pursue subertising. Today, though, he is known mostly for his „X X“ work and the limited Companion figurines, which he originally made with the Japanese brand Bounty Hunter, but are now produced by Medicom Toy. During his career, he managed to collaborate with a lot of brands and big names, which undoubtedly reflects on his current s

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Sunglasses and sneakers don't have very much in common, partly because you wear them on completely opposite parts of your body. Nevertheless, they're both important parts of your outfit. Vault by Vans teamed up with RETROSUPERFUTURE to find a compromise between these two polar opposites and celebrate streetwear culture. The premium sunglasses manufacturer RETROSUPERFUTURE entered the streetwear scene in 2007 and in the last 10 years collaborated with brands like A Bathing Ape, Off-White, Pigalle, Ca

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It shouldn't be a suprise that since we have an international day of towels, left handed people or even bats, video games have their own day too. And if there's a whole day dedicated to video games, why shouldn't there are also be sneakers? It's the 12th of September and the US is celebrating National Video Games Day, so before you take a seat behind your console and spend the rest of the day gaming, take a look at some of the most interesting sneaker/video game collaborations on the market. Nike SB Dun

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Here's our monthly summary of what came out on our partnered blog 1000sneakers. BEFORE THE NEW SEASON Read the article RETURN OF THE ZX Read the article STONE GRAY OR BONE WHITE Read the article SILVER SURFER Read the article THE MOST EYR-CATCHING ADIDAS 4Ds EVER MADE Read the article

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Someone like Travis Scott doesn't need any kind of introduction. For the last couple of years he's held the top spot in rap music, which shows if you look at his contracts with brands like Nike. The times when Nike wanted to do signature models exclusively with athletes are long gone, and Travis is one of the people that confirms that „rappers are the new athletes“. Apart from a ton of Air Jordan IV's and AF1's ('Uptowns'), Travis has collaborated on a lot of other sneakers, and today we'll take a look at

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The GEL-KINSEI™ silhouette was released in 2006 and was one of the most technically-minded running shoes on the market. After more then 10 years it returns in its OG colorways, so you can once again enjoy the power of Japanese balance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIw8tnEVtUU&feature=youtu.be Hisanori Fujita, the designer of the GEL-KINSEI™ silhouette, was inspired by samurais and their equipment. From the armor that protected their body and gave them free movement at the same time to thei

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The Californian rapper Tyga can boast countless hits and musical collaborations with some of the best of his genre. Whatever opinion you may have on his music, you have to admit that rap and sneakers, and by extension streetwear itself, goes together, and that Tyga is living proof of that. It's been some time since Tyga released his debut mixtape in 2007, and just like his music, his dress sense went through a certain evolution. Let's take a look at some of his most interesting pieces of streetwear, as s

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These days, we give our environment a hard time - we let a lot of materials and produce go to waste. A coffee or lunch to go is a common thing, same as throwing half of the lunch along with its packaging in the trash. Sneakers and apparell are a specific category that we frequently buy, often in large quantities, and say goodbye to in a matter of months. Sustainable, or slow fashion is a response to producing clothes at the lowest cost possible, without considering the effects it has on the environmen

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The most important day of the school year isn't the one where you get your final report or when you graduate. It's the first day, when you return and spend the next ten months in a room with the same people. Because the way they remember you from the first day of school is the way they'll remember you for the rest of the year. Get inspired by the Footshop crew, who, although they've already finished their studies, would pass the first day with flying colors. the Rap Nalgene bottle (15 euro) should be

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It's quite common among global brands to collaborate with moviemakers so that their products can land a small part in a movie - it's called 'product placement'. On the other hand, the actors have to act in something, and even a "basic" sneaker can be a means of building character. I found six pairs of sneakers that have not only appeared in popular movies/TV shows, but that you can also buy in our online store. Forrest Gump (1994) Model: Nike Cortez Nike's Cortez silhouette is one of the most i

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The brand's history starts in Anaheim, where Paul Van Doren and his brother Jim made their first sneakers in 1966. 704 E. Broadway, California, was unique because they not only made the sneakers there, but also sold them. The first 12 pairs reached their owners on the 16th of September 1966. "Anaheim Factory Pack" is a reference to the very same factory where the first Vans were made, and now you can choose from several silhouettes from this history-inspired drop. Back in 1966, the world didn't

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