Latest pickup review: Adidas Yeezy 700 Boost ‘Mauve’

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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Late pickup review: ASICS Gel-Lyte V ‘Oreo’

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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Latest pickup review: Air Jordan Retro 3 ‘Hall of Fame’

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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Latest pickup review: Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Butter

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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Late pickup review: Vans Boom Boom SK8-Hi Slim Zip

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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