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Air Max 1: A Risk Worth Taking
In 1987, Nike found themselves falling back to the mean and it needed to take a risk. In comes Tinker Hatfield and his architecture background. Tak…
3 years, 2 months ago
Jeff Staple: Sneaker Icon
February 2005 was a different time, but provided what is arguably the most seminal moment in the ascension of sneaker culture into the mainstream. J…
3 years, 3 months ago
Community in Sneakers
In light of A Ma Maniere's Jordan 12 release for women, and the news of Kanye and Adidas possibly reuniting, Matty Ice thinks about the importance of…
3 years, 3 months ago
40 Years of Matty Ice
Forty years ago this week, Matty Ice was born. The world was a different place in 1983; sneaker culture hadn't blossomed into what it is today. The…
3 years, 3 months ago
Tiffany x Nike: A Class in Sneaker Affordability
At the end of the day, unlike cars, sneakers are mostly all the same. A collection of leather, rubber, and stitching. However, not all sneakers are…
3 years, 3 months ago
Do Sneaker Companies Really Care About Us?
In an episode inspired by other sneaker content creators, Matty Ice talks through what sneaker companies actually care about. A fundamental question…
3 years, 4 months ago
Union LA and Sneaker Collabs
With their upcoming AJKO low release, and the announcement of another Jordan 1 OG High collab, it begs the question "Are sneaker collabs becoming too…
3 years, 4 months ago
Sneakers' Connection to Societal Narratives
Sneakers are a wonderful part of our culture, but can they symbolize more than just sneaker culture? Matty Ice looks into sneakers' connection with s…
3 years, 4 months ago
Forgotten Sneaker Silhouettes
Are sneaker companies missing an opportunity by releasing the same silhouettes year after year? Matty Ice discusses some forgotten silhouettes in th…
3 years, 4 months ago
Anticipated Sneaker Drops of 2023
The calendar has turned over to 2023, and there are a lot of sneaker drops to look forward to. Matty Ice breaks down some of the known releases to l…
3 years, 5 months ago