Vans is a brand that has long been synonymous with skateboarding and skate culture. Recently, the Santa Ana, California-headquartered company has been experimenting in the outdoor footwear space dropping its UltraRange go-anywhere line of sneakers back in the summer of 2017. One of the follow-ups to the initial release has been the UltraRange AC, short …
Vans has just released a new capsule collaboration that’s literally out of this world, partnering with none other than NASA to celebrate the space agency’s 60th anniversary in the fall. Available in both Old Skool and Sk8-Hi variations for adults (as well as a Slip-On for kids) in multiple colourways, I picked up the low …
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Love it or hate it, the “dad shoe” trend is here to stay. Contributing to the continuing success of the chunky style of footwear is without a doubt Mr. Kanye West, who in 2017 debuted the Yeezy Boost 700. The first colourway to drop was dubbed “Wave Runner,” possessing Caribbean vibes featuring hits of yellow, …
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With the continued popularity of retro silhouettes, the ASICS Gel-Lyte V has been enjoying a steady period of re-imagination from the Japanese brand. Different colourways and collaborations are still coming out all the time, and before diving any deeper it’s pertinent to take a trip down memory lane to see how the line started. Nike …
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In the world of athletic footwear, a sneaker with an authentic story behind it can a lot of times make a great product even better. A perfect example? The Air Jordan Retro 3 “Hall of Fame.” This particular classic silhouette actually has a few tales tied to it. The official name is derived from an …
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