sneakerheads
A teenager with strawberry blond hair past his ears and a black and pink Louis Vuitton T-shirt designed by Stephen Sprouse stands in front of a shoe cubby in a walk-in closet in suburban Connecticut, looks into the camera, and says in a raspier-than-expected voice, “What’s up YouTube, it’s OneVeracity.” The year was 2009, and […]
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 […]
Whether you’re an avid collector or a casual consumer, chances are a big chunk of your day is spent copping, selling, and trading exclusive sneakers and streetwear. In the era of instant gratification, footwear aficionados and style savants are always looking for a new way of locating and exchanging hard-to-find sneakers and coveted fashion pieces. […]
Being respected and welcomed into the sneaker community can be a laborious journey for anyone. It’s a tediously gate-kept space that has rapidly grown into its own male-dominated culture that often provides female sneakerheads with little to no freedom to thrive. Subjected to higher resell markups, harsher criticism, and far less opportunities than their male […]
The sounds of jingle bells are upon us as the holiday season has arrived, meaning it’s officially that time of the year to bring the sneakerhead in your life some much-needed cheer. You could buy them sneakers, but that’s always a risky move considering how particular footwear obsessives can be. These are your other options. […]
On this week’s episode, one of the hardest-working young Black actors in Hollywood today—Allen Maldonado—joins to break down his career thus far. From his relationship with Kenya Barris to finally being #1 on the call sheet for his upcoming Netflix series Sneakerheads, Maldonado shares jewels on his time in the game. Be sure to check […]
There’s no doubt coronavirus has thrown everyone into a new normal, forcing us to rework our routines while we stay inside. In the world of sneakers it’s no different. Drops have been pushed back, retail spaces are closed, and sneakerheads are reflecting on what the scene means to them both now and in the coming […]
New year, new you, right? Save me with the bullshit. Want to make a change? Then do it. With that said, we can all strive to be better in all facets of our lives, including how we consume, talk about, and appreciate sneakers. I don’t have a huge drawn-out intro for this one. Seems pretty […]
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