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It’s an exciting time for Canadian streetwear. In addition to a slew of designers putting the country’s creativity on the world stage, we’ve opened up after two years of restrictions and physical retail is kicking back into gear. And just in time, because the sneaker resale market happens to be booming around the country right now. According […]

The anticipation for Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s continues to mount up, and now we have official release details about the collab. Today, the French luxury fashion house confirmed it will release nine iterations of the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 in June. Louis Vuitton’s press release says the sneakers will be made available first […]

What looked at first like a relatively tame bout of litigation between Nike and resell giant StockX escalated this week, turning a lawsuit that was initially focused on trademark infringement via non-fungible tokens into a larger conversation about fake sneakers on the secondary market. There are many significant details missing in this latest phase, but […]

Things have been quiet in recent weeks on the Nike vs. StockX NFT lawsuit front, but that changed Tuesday after the Swoosh issued a declaration in support of motion filing in the Southern District of New York.  The new filing amends Nike’s original complaint against StockX, adding updated findings the sportswear company is using in its lawsuit […]

Whether you are still eagerly awaiting a pair of clean Dunk Lows to add to your summer rotation, a sturdy option for the hiking trail, or have an urge to lace up some sneakers inspired by your favorite candy, this week’s release calendar has something for you. Some of the most notable pairs making their […]

Peter Moore was not a man for meetings. He would attend them—his spot near the top of the world’s biggest sneaker brands necessitated his presence—but his energy in that setting was more often focused on sketching logos on the paper in front of him than taking in the agenda. Corporate environments were not a natural habitat […]

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three have a long conversation about Marcus Jordan’s infamous Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 release fiasco, how it affected his reputation in sneakers, and the spicy photos circulating on Twitter. They also break down the “Mambacita” […]

With the return of Kobe Bryant’s signature Nike line comes increased interest in reselling the late legend’s sneakers for profit, particularly on platforms such as StockX and GOAT. Since Bryant’s passing in January 2020, both demand and prices for Nike Kobes have both skyrocketed, compounded by the shocking split between Nike and Bryant’s family estate […]

This year’s biggest blockbuster sneaker, the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 collaboration orchestrated by the late Virgil Abloh, is a superlative collection in multiple categories. The shoes set a new record for opening day bids at Sotheby’s, the auction house offering their first release. They are the boldest footwear project of Abloh’s, marking […]

At long last, winter is over. Time to add some new kicks to your rotation. In our latest episode of Northern Soles, Toronto Sneakerhead Andy Dang (a.k.a @certified) shares with you some of the best upcoming sneakers that should be on your radar. This episode covers three hot collaborations: Nike and streetwear brand CLOT, A Ma Maniére utilizing the Air […]