Understanding Piracy and why it Exists

Understanding Piracy and why it Exists
Every sneaker enthusiast has once in his/her lifetime at least seen, held or even worn a fake pair of kicks. Being called out for wearing a spurious looking pair is not fun, even as a joke. I had a close call once with a pair of teal Nike Air Prestos and had I not paid...

Canvas vs. Leather – What’s the big fuss?

Canvas vs. Leather – What’s the big fuss?
Sneakers today use all kinds of materials one wouldn’t have even imagined would be on their feet some day. From Ballistic Nylon to Ultra Boost, sneakers have come of age. But this wasn’t achieved overnight. It took hundreds of thousands of Man hours and days trying to figure out the best materials, put them through...

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Celebrate the man your dad is and make him feel special this Father’s day with something off-beat. Neck Ties, Mugs, Wrist watches, Pens, Suit Pieces/Suits, Scarves and other accessories are seriously overdone and clichéd.  Listed below are some gift ideas that’ll put a sparkle in his eyes for sure. Now of course there are millions...

Sneakerhead in Focus: Phillip “Sneakophilo” Reckhaus

Sneakerhead in Focus: Phillip “Sneakophilo” Reckhaus
Sneaker collector stories continue as we head back to Germany and talk to Münster native Phillip “Sneakophilo” Reckhaus. His elaborate collection of runners from different brands embodies the signature European vibe but has a lot of elements from other brands thrown in for a wholesome character. In this feature, Phillip opens up about his childhood, his view on different brands...

Sneakerhead in Focus: Thomas “Grumpy G” Berg

Sneakerhead in Focus: Thomas “Grumpy G” Berg
The next stop in the Sneakerhead in Focus series is Sweden and this time we have a collector with us whose love for film and shoes is deeply correlated. In this feature, he opens up about his major influences, how he got started, what turned him into a collector, what are the vibes in his city...
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