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Sneaker customizer Sgt. Anthony Amos was always creative. Growing up in Chicago, he found inspiration in his urban environment and learned to creatively express himself by customizing sneakers. But creative pursuits can be tough. In addition to being innovative, most creative professionals have to learn to be resilient and precise. For Sgt. Amos, his mental […]
Being a father isn’t always easy, but finding the perfect gift for the father in your life should be. Whether you’re shopping for someone preparing for their first tour of diaper duty or a veteran in the game, Father’s Day marks a great chance to show your appreciation for all the love and hard work […]
Anders Holm liked every sneaker you like now 20 years ago. The Workaholics co-creator talks here about his long footwear history—from getting an early pair of Air Jordan 6s as a kid to watching the Three Stripes Posse in high school to getting free Reeboks during his time in college. Holm waxes poetic on sneaker […]
Converse have delved into the worlds of skating and basketball with the release of two silhouettes, the brand new AS-1 Pro and the Weapon silo of ‘86. Both styles boast sophisticated design, in both their respective design processes as well as the shoes themselves. The AS-1 Pro was co-created by pro-skater, Olympian and architect Alexis Sablone, while the […]
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by skateboarding legend Elissa Steamer, who broke onto the scene with her part in Toy Machine’s Welcome to Hell video in 1996. Steamer talks about her career in footwear, from her signature shoe at Etnies […]
Terrace culture’s adoption of gum sole sneakers was one of the first notable sneaker movements to emerge outside of the US back in the 70s. While New Yorkers were rocking Adidas Superstars, kids living on the outskirts of London flipped the sneaker world upside down when they started donning Gazelles and Stan Smiths. Many decades […]
A so-called survival expert is capitalizing off of 6ix9ine’s recent attack. Dale Brown, the viral commander of Detroit Urban Survival Training (D.U.S.T.), offered some self-defense tips for those who may find themselves at the receiving end of a fitness gym ambush. Brown recreated the attack along with two actors, who pretended to jump him as he was lying […]
Keanu Reeves says he’s dedicating John Wick 4 to the late Lance Reddick. The Canadian actor paid tribute to his co-star in a statement to E! News this weekend, just a day after Reddick was found dead inside his Los Angeles home. “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick,” Reeves said in […]
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three examine a pair of the new white/cement Air Jordan 3 “Reimagined” and discuss the complaints over quality control issues on the elephant print. They also debate how the Tiffany x Nike Air Force 1 will rank […]
Hennessy X.O has added Kim Jones to its growing list of collaborators. The cognac brand teamed up with the designer on an exclusive collection that “bridges street and luxury.” The partnership consists of three pieces: a limited edition bottle; an X.O Masterpiece decanter made with 3D printing technology; and the HNY Low, which marks the first sneaker release from the […]
