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On Feet: The best sneakers of the week are dominated by New Balance

After a short hiatus, we're bringing back the On Feet series on the Footshop blog, where you'll find the best sneakers of the past week photographed as they fit in the real world on the streets of a big city. Basketball silhouettes from New Balance reign supreme this season, but you shouldn't miss the space-age novelty from Nike or (as always) one of the best price/performance/style ratios from Karhu. So check them out and pick the ones you'll be shooting on your feet. New Balance 550 Few sneakers ha

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Top 11: The best sneakers for spring 2023

What are the best sneakers for this spring? On the one hand, it seems that even the answer to the famous "to be or not to be" can be easier to find - on the other hand, I have 11 models for you that will make the search much easier. Based on trends, the most common topics in fashion magazines, the aesthetics dominating social media and a little bit of my personal opinion, I bring you a list of the best sneakers to wear in spring and not have to take off until the start of next winter. Spring is tricky i

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Different, beautiful and functional. The Asics x Andersson Bell collaboration writes the next chapter

Asics decided that hiding the creative potential of the Asics Gel-Sonoma 15-50 was enough. At the beginning of 2023, it presents a total of 6 colourways in two unique collaborations, with half of them created in the workshop of the Korean brand, which is not the first time collaborating with Asics - and it's this half that we'll talk about today. This is Asics x Andersson Bell. The Asics GEL-SONOMA 15-50 silhouette has been getting extra attention on our blog - after all, we wrote about the collab with

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adidas has a successful year ahead and Kanye West has helped

adidas faces a big test in the next 12 months. But the current activity of the three stripes shows that they are very well prepared for this at the headquarters of the clothing giant in Herzogenaurach, Germany. This article will outline what shapes adidas' current attitude towards the most popular segment of its broad product portfolio, how Kanye West has influenced it, and we'll talk about specific sneaker models. This text, like most of the content on this blog, is purely my personal opinion. However,

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The Asics x A.P.C. collaboration combines the best of both worlds and spices it up with fun

The best of two worlds. The Asics x A.P.C. collaboration on the GEL-SONOMA 15-50 is out now on Footshop, featuring three sneaker colourways that combine the remarkable comfort and Japanese aesthetic of Asics with the precise elegance of the French fashion atelier. Sneakers that appeal to A.P.C. designers with comfort, stitched with a needle of emotion and storytelling. Come find out more about them. The world of sneakers in 2023 is a diverse show full of eclecticism, where, alongside running sneakers fr

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Nike Zoom Vomero 5 is going for the title of sneaker of the year

Talking about the sneaker of the year at the very beginning of January might be a bit bold, but I'll present you with several clues that strongly favour the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 in this article. Nike's new-old silhouette is out now on Footshop in several colourways and deserves your attention. For the past two years, we've seen several trends running concurrently in the sneaker world. Some of them can only be described as a kind of attempt by brands to push a particular trend on people. This is, for examp

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Footshop on the road: New Balance factory in Flimby celebrated 40 years

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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Every moment in Japan is an anime main character moment, says Domo in new Asics sneakers

Kansai, Asics, geishas and love hotel. This is not the content of a Japanese travel guide, but the topics that define the work of Dominik ÄŚech, who creates and performs under the nickname Domo as part of the rap crew Die Mannschaft. It is Domo, who is the protagonist of our editorial for the newly released Asics EX89. He also takes the lead role in this article, where you can read an intriguing insight into his year spent studying in the land of the rising sun. Japanese sneaker culture is not just about

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Nike ACG Zoom Gaiadome: Finally, a shoe for all conditions

I have to warn you that this journey is going to be a long one. Nike's outdoor division, ACG, has prepared a release of the new Air Zoom Gaiadome at the start of winter that will take you anywhere. A release defined by a solid outsole, waterproof upper and the ability to keep you warm where all other thermal systems fail is also accompanied by a collection of apparel. And you can find it all together online now at Footshop. The Nike ACG Air Zoom Gaiadome is the shoe for anyone looking for the ideal foot

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On Feet: Best sneakers of the week – Salomon, Karhu and Y-3

In today's selection of the best sneakers to hit Footshop over the past week, I'll make happy fans of waterproof shoes and generally anyone who puts function first. But that doesn't mean I've got some ugly ducklings for you - quite the opposite. Salomon, Y-3 and Karhu are all releasing heroes this winter that will help you conquer the mountains and, with the right fit, the office party as well. SALOMON QUEST GTX ADVANCED Salomon's most durable model this year resembles a pair of heavy boots that belo

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On Feet: What to wear at the start of a tough winter – Asics, Nike or New Balance?

After a short hiatus, we're back with our On Feet series, revealing the best sneaker releases of the past week. Today's selection of three hot releases is the result of Asian fashion's influence on global perceptions of streetwear. So get to work finding your sneakers to guide you through this winter in your city. ASICS GEL-LYTE III If this is your first encounter with the Gel-Lyte III, you'll probably be surprised by its split tongue. I'll admit it, it was once a feature I couldn't get to grips with

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A punching bag? Discover the limited merch for our exhibition with Martin Lukáč

Our annual exhibition celebrating 11 years of Footshop with a series of 11 paintings by Martin Lukáč is on display at Mánes Gallery until Sunday, 13th of November. As well as the paintings, the objects on display and a wall mapping the major milestones of the past decade, there's also an exclusive merch collection and limited edition artefacts you won't get anywhere else. We wanted the event's accompanying collection to reflect its essence. A fusion of the streetwear world, real art and the creative spi

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