Brandblack works to find a natural harmony between technology and humanity through our products. Source: We are the Exception to the Expected Brandblack creates premium sneakers for an array of lifestyle options. I highly recommend the brand if you’re looking to diversify your sneaker closet. The beautifully designed kicks feature elevated materials and always sit…
Breathe in. Breathe out. Repeat. Relax. Sink into this moment. You there? Good. This is the place inhabited by Ojai-based artist, dreamer, and self-proclaimed “imperfect human” Daren Thomas Magee. VISUALS — JESS PURPLE / DAREN THOMAS MAGEE Source: The Go Slow Capsule Looking fly was once the root of all fashion choices. As years pass…
Running for sport or fitness can be hard on your joints. In fact, it’s so common to have knee pain due to running that these injuries are broadly labeled as “runner’s knee.” These injuries can present pain on the outer (lateral) side of the knee, kneecap, or inner (medial) side of the knee. Source: Saucony |…
Source: Men’s No Name Suede Any brand delivering footwear in today’s era, even brands who didn’t exist in the heyday of sneakers, have to develop staple sneaker designs based on the classic footwear which led to athletic shoes being worn as casual wear. Brandblack’s latest model is whimsically named “No Name”. The sneaker is a…
APRIL 18, 2023 Ronnie Fieg for New Balance The Made in USA 998 by Ronnie Fieg, Inspired by the Visionary Work of Frank Llyod Wright Source: Ronnie Fieg For New Balance Ronnie Fieg has been collaborating with New Balance for years now and has been successful in creating some of the most sought-after sneakers in…
Buried in the details around this dope celebration of Hip-Hop and Sneaker Culture is a small detail: Allbirds and Veja are involved in this event. To my knowledge this is the first effort by environmentally conscious brands to participate in the education of the sneaker community. The information Allbirds and Veja will discuss isn’t presented…
Source: X-SCAPE RDSTR An all-purpose commuter shoe with an eco-friendly side GOLETA, Calif. – April 5, 2023. Built for performance and inspired by nature, Deckers X Lab today announces the latest addition to the X-SCAPE collection: The X-SCAPE RDSTR. Crafted with care and packed with natural materials, the RDSTR features bio-circular EcoTan leather, lining the tongue…
The legendary Finnish sportswear brand Karhu and British contemporary clothing company Universal Works come together for a collaborative project, part of Universal Works’ ongoing Future Friendship series. Source: KARHU X UNIVERSAL WORKS ”INVERSION ILLUSION” adidas’ celebration of their relationship with BAPE delivered a Campus sneaker co-branded with the BAPE star logo on one side of…
Timeless Style, to Stand the Test of Time. Source: Atlas : French Chore Coat | MISSION WORKSHOP arch is all about the elevation of sneaker culture. A part of moving the audience to the next level is providing apparel that allows the wearer to maintain a subtle level of fly. Spring is always filled with…
Source: Mache Run “Blank Canvas” (READY TO SHIP) Mache’s transition into footwear brand hasn’t been as high profile as the creations he’s generated from established companies. That doesn’t mean the attention to detail isn’t there. This site hasn’t really covered his creations, but taking a moment to visit the site and see models…
Check out the video: Source: The Truckee Devium: 100% American Made Men’s Workwear Clothing | Devium USA Lox Boots… in the side panel of the F-14 Tomcat were two giant canisters. Those canisters were filled with liquid oxygen. The guys who handled and exchanged the LOX containers had to wear boots which could be…
Source: Under Armour Calls On A New Generation To Protect This House “Everybody gotta come back to their roots at a certain point and remind yourself who you are.” – Stephen Curry For Stephen Curry, Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston and athletes everywhere Protect This House is more than a rallying cry. It’s a promise to…
– Designed, developed, and handcrafted in L.A. using our proprietary men’s and women’s lasts, for the perfect fit – Upper combination of Premium Mastrotto® Italian leathers and suede, with a soft, buttery feel that provides a LUXE experience from the first wear – NEW 2.0 Deluxe handcrafted, made in USA leather laces or premium cotton – NEW 2.0 Blumaka® midsole, utilizing 85% recycled…
Source: Alltimers Collection Cause the new model from Vans, the Zahba is just too clean. From Vans: THE VANS SKATEBOARDING X ALLTIMERS ZAHBA COLLAB IS AN EASY-TO-WEAR, ALL-WHITE SILHOUETTE WITH SUBTLE DEBOSSED ALLTIMERS MARTINI LOGO ON THE HEEL AND VANS DEBOSSED LOGO ON THE TONGUE. FINISHED WITH VANS SKATEBOARDING X ALLTIMERS CO-BRANDED LACES IN THREE…
adidas and Beyoncé’s IVY PARK announce their latest collaborative collection called PARK TRAIL; a new rule-breaking, trail-blazing expression of performance wear from adidas x IVY PARK. PARK TRAIL is Over 116 visuals are available to browse for the latest collection with Queen Bey. It’s the most extensive amount of imagery for any product release…
You are welcome here. Nature is infinitely diverse and so are we. We ARE nature. unlikelyhikers@gmail.com Unlikely Hikers is a diverse, anti-racist, body-liberating outdoor community. The Merrell collab includes: Wide widths and hard to find sizes such as women’s 13 and men’s 16 Plus size lumbar pack and sling Shirts up to size 6X Source:…
Pushing the boundaries between earth and space. The Shadow 6000 Mercury, Grid Azura 2000 Venus, Shadow 5000 Mars and Endorphin Trail Earth are the shining stars of our Planet pack. The pack features mesh base, pigskin suede overlays, and details on the tongue that call out the distance between their respective planets and the…
In conjunction with the collection, Reebok is pledging to donate $25,000 to the United Negro College Fund BOSTON, Mass. — January 6th, 2023: Reebok announces the launch of a new hoodie and t-shirt apparel capsule, ‘Yard Love’, honoring historically Black Greek organizations in the United States. Offered in colorways used by various Black Greek organizations, the collection was…
This fall has seen KARHU release several outdoor-themed footwear collections. To close out the season, they have saved the grandest natural inspiration for last—Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights are an atmospheric phenomenon considered by most to be the pinnacle of sky watching. Source: FROM THE SKIES TO THE STREETS: INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW NORTHERN LIGHTS Karhu…
I’m very critical of Allbirds. I don’t own a pair of Allbirds, but I’ve written about the company for years. I’ve questioned their marketing strategy and their ability to grow into a different segment. I still question if they will ever cross over to other demographics beyond Silicon Valley and White America (yes, I wrote…
With the Bodega X Clarks Originals “Heritage Patchwork” Wallabee, we tip our deerstalker caps to the textile traditions of the UK while keeping things firmly stateside with boots that merge two identities into one, balancing sartorial and street in the process. Source: Editorial: Bodega x Clarks Originals “Heritage Patchwork” In these instances, there isn’t much…
Source: Diadora Bauhaus Art – Explore the Exciting Art and Style of the Bauhaus Movement (artincontext.org) A long-time passion project of mine has been opening an art gallery rooted in sneaker, sports and hip-hop culture. The blank slate would be cleared each month to present another brand/brands as works of art with QR codes and…
