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What Is a "Classic" Sneaker?
Hyperbole and recency bias skew our views as every week we deem a shoe a "classic". In reality, a classic should not only be objectively be great, b…
2 years, 1 month ago
Has Nike Ruined Shock Drops?
Shock drops have been a staple of sneaker culture for years, and were an essential piece to driving up demand and hype for upcoming releases. In 202…
2 years, 1 month ago
Grails in Sneakers: Outdated or Needs Updating?
The word "grail" has always had a place in sneaker culture; normally to show how coveted a shoe was to a person. In 2024, with so much new blood to …
2 years, 1 month ago
Debunking Myths About Rep Sneakers
The world of rep/fake sneakers is permanently embedded in the culture. The advent of quality and accessible knockoffs make the market a major player…
2 years, 2 months ago
The History of the Nike Foamposite
In an effort to live one of his suggested sneaker resolutions, host Matt Frates digs into the history of the Nike Foamposite. While the sneaker may …
2 years, 2 months ago
Early Looks Ruining Sneakers' Appeal
Early looks are commonplace in sneaker culture today, most of which happen via social media. While consumers need to see products they could eventua…
2 years, 2 months ago
New Year's Sneaker Resolutions
Happy New Year fam! With a new year having turned over, the focus is always on making New Year's resolutions. In today's episode, host Matty Ice de…
2 years, 2 months ago
2023: Sneakers (& Life) Year in Review
Out with the old, in with the new as 2023 has closed its doors. While we are always looking forward to upcoming events, host Matt Frates always feel…
2 years, 3 months ago
Can Resale Save Sneakers?
Resale of sneakers has become so divisive that skate shops and boutiques are requiring customers to jump through more and more hopes in the name of s…
2 years, 3 months ago
Sneaker of the Year 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, it's time to examine the discussion around Sneaker of the Year. Content outlets are all getting their lists out to out lis…
2 years, 3 months ago