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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Kanye’s Yeezy lineup of footwear from Adidas needs little introduction, and one of the latest models to break the Internet this summer was the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the new “Butter” colourway. Released in June and in typical fashion sold out quickly online and in-stores on release day, I was lucky to be able …
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One of the best things about Vans footwear is its unisex design. The majority of their classic styles list both men’s and women’s sizing on the box for either gender can enjoy. Sometimes, though, a woman for example might wish for a sleeker silhouette than offered by a standard Old Skool or SK8-Hi. Enter the …
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The Nike Dunk is a silhouette that has a lot of history behind it, debuting in 1985 as basketball footwear, hence its name. It was one of the kicks to truly celebrate diversity of colour, an early “Be True to Your School” marketing campaign seeing the release of pairs matched to the team colours of …
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Saucony — pronounced “sock-a-knee” — is a brand that doesn’t get as much hype recognition as the big players like Nike, Adidas and even New Balance do, but it’s most definitely OG. In fact, the shoemaker predates all three of those other brands, having been founded in 1898 near Kutztown, Pennsylvania’s Saucony Creek. One of …
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