The Cortez has a rich history behind it. While not only holding the title of the world’s first modern running shoe, the silhouette too has significant cultural impact amongst African American communities in Los Angeles, specifically around the Compton region, and it’s only fitting that Rap King Kendrick Lamar befits the legacy of the shoe.… Read more »
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Nike Gets Rebellious With The Nike Blazer Mid
The Nike Blazer has been part of the streetwear community for a long time. This time, Nike releases another iteration of the Nike Blazer known as the Blazer Mid Rebel which features asymmetrical lacing system and a medial side zipper. Word is going around among sneakerheads saying that the Nike Blazer Mid Rebel has similar… Read more »
Adidas Drops A Prophere That You Actually Want
With The Help Of Rap Group SOB x RBE The Prophere represents a rebellious mindset. An act of an outsider upon the norms of society, the shoe is launched subsequently with with the help of a few rising stars in west coast rap, SOB x RBE. The newly formed rap group, known for their… Read more »
Tribute To The Fresh Prince: The Air Jordan 5 in Grape Is Releasing Soon
Rebooted a few times during its life, The Air Jordan 5 ‘Grape’ has seen its fair share of releases, but none as special as this one, because for this retro version, Jordan pays tribute to the actor that put the colourway and silhouette on the map, Will Smith. A few new adjustments are made to… Read more »
ACRONYM’s Second Iteration Of The Presto Mid Lands Next Week
Now’s Your Chance The first ACRONYM Presto blew the model into outright fame after being relatively clouded by other silhouettes before this, and subsequently become the word frequently spitted out by sneakerheads in the scene, and for good reason too. The T-shirt for shoes get a techwear upgrade by way of bold use of neon colours,… Read more »