Every product has its unique story. A designer, community, or maybe just chance and time. If you want to understand sneakers and fashion comprehensively and understand the fascinating background behind both the internal and external appearances, you’re in the right place.
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In the new Y-3 collection, adidas and Yohji Yamamoto re-interpreted some of their best designs to date. Get prepared for a collection full of timeless apparel and innovative footwear inspired by the beginnings of both brands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMJwvhrJmXI As a first step of the design process, Yamamoto and adidas highlighted the three decades that were the most important to them – the 70's, 80's and 90's. Next came the re-imagining, adapting and editing of the silhouettes, changing th
The outdoor brand Helly Hansen was founded in Norway more then 140 years ago. To this day, it has remained one of the leading suppliers of functional sailing and skiing equipment. In the 90's, the brand also found their niche in the world of hip hop and streetwear, thanks to its distinctive designs.  Recently, the brand teamed up with Puma and released a 90's-inspired collection. The launch event happend on Tuesday in Oslo, and Footshop's Shoe Dog Peter Kovkou Kováč was there along with Renne Dang – here's
Earlier this year, Rebook re-released the Aztrek silhouette, which first released in the 90’s and quickly became one of their key models. Since then, you could buy them in countless color combinations and even on a raised platform – the Reebok Aztrek Doubles, which you can now buy in an exclusive customised version with Swarowski stones, designed by influencers from our three key market areas. by Cinthya Dictator Hungary’s custom Aztreks are designed by Cinthya Dictator. You can check her design out
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
