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How the New Balance XC-72 are sailing through uncharted waters

New Balance have recently been conquering the streets with their sneakers which no one expected to be so popular. Another pair created by the Boston brand are the New Balance XC-72s. In the past few months, this pair has been released in multiple new collaborations and colorways, recently even more extended by three all new colorways. Right off the jump, I've got to tell you that the colorways are what makes the line really stand out for me. What makes them really untraditional is the way the shoe panel

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2022’s Nike Air Max Day celebrations

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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What are the most popular Nike Air Maxes? The Footshop crew responds

This year’s annual Air Max Day happened on Saturday the 26th. I originally wanted to write this on time and release it during Saturday, but because the celebrations went on for a little longer, I got a bit late. But that doesn’t matter at this point - let’s find out what some of the people over at Footshop think are the best Nike Air Maxes! Truth be told, there’s a lot to choose from - the history of the most popular series of sneakers begins all the way back in 1987, when the Air Max 1 was first releas

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KishKash: I want to set up a museum dedicated to contemporary culture

KishKash is a well-known sneakerhead, sneaker archivist, and cultural curator. He tries to interface with all aspects of culture, including sneakers, music, art, fashion, food, basically everything we experience within our lives. He has got a few thousand pairs of sneakers, a few thousand records. He had hosted a radio show for many years playing hip hop. To refresh our readers, if you could tell them who you are and what you do… What do I do? I never know the answer! My name’s KishKash; I’m over her

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Holešovice, communities and a breath of fresh air: Air Max Day 2022

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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Reebok Classic Leather for anyone who is not afraid to live

It should be the best when something is "classic" by name. Processing, story, usability, and especially the ability to survive long without significant changes. Eighty nostalgia Reebok Classic Leather is this classic. Certified for almost four decades on the market and for anyone who doesn't want to just watch life. And it's also a sneaker ideal for spring when we have it around the corner. But Reebok Classic Leather is mainly the first full-leather running sneakers globally. For a brand with more than

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The women of Footshop – Bojana, Adriana, Yana (3/3)

The worlds of fashion and, more importantly, sneakers don't have enough women in them - in relation to this year's International women's day, we want to share the following message: this world is for you, so show us how you see things. At the same time, we want to give more visibility to the women that already have a standing in this industry through a series of interviews with the women of Footshop. In the last part, we questioned Bojana, Adriana and Yana. Adriana Jurdová Which of your feminine

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What to wear on a first date? Here’s how you can raise your chances of success

When it comes to first impressions, you only get one shot - especially if we’re talking about dating. Looks aren’t everything, but let’s be honest - they play an important role. If you dress appropriately for the occasion, you’re halfway there and your chances are much higher. I’ll give you a couple of tips on what to wear on a first date, and the rest is up to you. DRESSING UP FOR A FIRST DATE IN A NUTSHELL Self-confidence The best clothes you can wear on a first date are the ones you feel conf

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The women of Footshop: Soňa, Lucka, Nina (2/3)

The worlds of fashion and, more importantly, sneakers don't have enough women in them - in relation to this year's International women's day, we want to share the following message: this world is for you, so show us how you see things. At the same time, we want to give more visibility to the women that already have a standing in this industry through a series of interviews with the women of Footshop. In the second part, we questioned Soňa, Lucka and Nina. Soňa Štefánková Which of your feminine st

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Spring is here – discover the new 2022 collections

With spring right around the corner, it’s about time to clean up our wardrobes as well as our homes. If you feel like your outfits need an update, you’ve come to the right place - I’ve put together a list of spring collections that you shouldn’t miss out on, whether you’re looking for something to wear on a walk, outdoor clothes for a hike or streetwear for the city. Clothes for the spring Put your coats, scarves and hats aside, spring’s here! Let’s check out some of the pieces that are guaranteed

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adidas Ultraboost vs adidas ZX + the Footshop Crew’s verdict

The ultimate running sneaker contest is here. Last time, we compared the Nike Blazers and Nike Air Vapormaxes. Today, we’ll venture into adidas territory, where we won’t be focusing on two specific models, but instead comparing two iconic series of running models from the brand - Ultraboost vs ZX. And of course, we’ll also ask around Footshop. Let me preface this by saying that I won’t be getting into detailed comparisons such as which sneaker offers better suspension or breathability or their successfu

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The queens of sneaker and streetwear culture

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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