Eight days before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, sneaker culture offers a reminder that what we wear, what we believe, and what we do have never been entirely separate. Sneakers and politics have always shared common ground. From basketball courts and hip-hop to civil rights and corporate activism, footwear has become a symbol of identity, … Continue Reading
The NBA regular season ended on Sunday as the Toronto Raptors and the rest of the league played their final 72nd game. Despite the condensed scheduled, it feels as though the Toronto Raptors had the longest season in franchise history. Toronto’s 2020-21 season can be categorized into almost five different periods; the rough start, the … Continue Reading
While the Toronto Raptors season may be over, their off-season has just begun. In the last few games of the season, with all of the starters on the sidelines, Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster can begin to evaluate the role player and assets that line the roster. With potentially tons of changes on the horizon, … Continue Reading
Despite a competent first half, the Toronto Raptors were unable to sustain their offence in the third and fourth quarters against the hungry Memphis Grizzlies. Unable to overcome a 10-point deficit, the Raptors dropped their third loss in a row. And while feels like the 20th time that the Toronto Raptors have dropped a second … Continue Reading
Want to jump into audio heaven? Dreaming of sunny days when you can sport your new kicks? Listen to one, or all, of these 16 killer sneaker podcasts topping the charts in 2021. Sneaker History Podcast Sneakers. Business. Culture. The Sneaker Box Upcoming sneakers, and release dates. More Than Sneakers From sneakers to…everything else. Sneaker … Continue Reading
What are sneakerheads? In a word: fanatics. And Nike knows just how to treat them right. It’s no secret that the company has built up a loyal following of sneakerheads. So, when Nike introduced its main channel for showing off its limited-edition shoes—SNKRS—it was nothing short of a success. Launched in 2015, Nike said it … Continue Reading
There’s no denying that sneakerheads remain a driving force in the world of street style and sports, but in the world of sex? The connection is a little less obvious. Still, it’s there. True, for the sneakerhead and streetwear culture, a lot of interest is placed on the shoes themselves. Air Jordans, the Adidas Stan … Continue Reading
The NBA is a league known for its high-flying plays, dunks, and clutch shots; however, a lot of people don’t pay attention to the footwear of the players. For example, Tim Duncan is known as a low-key sneakerhead. He has been known to rock the Air Jordan 11 during games and even has his own … Continue Reading
The Overwatch League (OWL) is the highest level of pro gaming, where the world’s best Overwatch players compete in front of thousands of screaming fans. And, as you might expect, these pro gamers have a very particular sense of style. Sneakers are a big deal, and many players have their own signature sneakers, just like … Continue Reading
While being a sneakerhead has its wins, it definitely does have its downsides if you’re struggling to live from paycheck to paycheck. We all know how it goes: in college, you don’t have time to cook, and running across the road for some jerk chicken every time you’re hungry can get costly and means less … Continue Reading
