The Coolest Black Nike and Jordans of 2024: Dark Never Looked This Good
Can anyone honestly refute that black sneakers epitomise versatility and style? Whether you favour the understated elegance of a sleek...
Caryn Ganess is a South African writer and pop culture commentator with a razor-sharp eye for sneaker trends and a deep-rooted passion for storytelling. Originally from the windy shores of Port Elizabeth, Caryn graduated cum laude with an Honours Degree in Psychology — a background that now fuels her captivating explorations of human behavior, fashion, and fandom.
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Can anyone honestly refute that black sneakers epitomise versatility and style? Whether you favour the understated elegance of a sleek...
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Although we are all too familiar with Nike's popular "Panda" Dunks by now, this bespoke shoe by Mr. Simply Custom goes...
In April this year, sneaker artists @guemboyy and @suburbanmemories created a custom Nike Dunk Low 'Totoro' design that had us reminiscing about one of our fave...
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Love them or hate them, there's no denying the chokehold Nike's "Panda" Dunks have had on sneaker culture. Even though the design...
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We've all been there: scribbling in a notebook to kill time during a dull class. For most of us, it might...
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Jordan Brand offers several hybrid models that blend components from iconic Air Jordan silhouettes in its lineup to produce a fresh and...
Even though many sneakerheads are already prepping their wallets for the plethora of incredible Nike and Jordan releases that will take place...
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Even after his passing six years ago, Mac Miller's songs lives on in the hearts of his fans. To honour...
UPDATE: The "Raphael & Donatello" MB.04 pair will be available for $135 on February 8th 2025, while the "Leonardo & Michelangelo" pair will be available for $135 on February 14th 2025. You can discover more sneaker releases from this collection and their availability here. 2024 has turned out to be a terrific year to be a Teenage Mutant...
The release of Swarovski's crystal-covered collaboration with Nike has been long anticipated, but we're glad to say it is almost here. Although...
How do you pay your respects to a legend of hip-hop and sneaker culture? Well, if you're Tinker Hatfield, you...
Because sneakerheads have distinct tastes, it can be difficult to choose the ideal gift for them. To help with this dilemma,...
While there's nothing better than bare feet when your child's tootsies are still growing, it's sometimes necessary to safeguard them with a...
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While three-way collaborations are still more rare in the world of sneakers, we are definitely seeing more of this type of meeting of minds...
Next year's Valentine's Day releases have already begun popping up, offering sneakerheads a taste of what to expect for the romantic...
The notorious Panda Dunks have ruled the sneaker scene for far too long, but we have one thing to say: move over,...
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Even though the legitimacy of Jake Paul's bout with boxing legend Mike Tyson is still up for discussion, it's clear...
With the year slowly winding down, sneakerheads are already looking forward to the next big releases for 2025. And, while Jordan...
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2024 has been a banner year for the Air Jordan 17 model. Fans of the Jazz-inspired silhouette are celebrating the first-ever...
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Throughout 2024, Nike SB has played with designs inspired by the City of Paris. The brand honoured the French capital with everything from a...
Along with his achievements in the music industry, Eminem has worked with Jordan Brand to create some extremely sought-after sneakers....
Black Air Force 1s have always been a staple in Nike's sneaker collection. Admittedly, they've gained a bit of a...
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One of the most important components of brand identity has always been its logo. The more distinctive and identifiable a logo is,...
Adidas has steadily taken the lead in the lifestyle sneaker market with models like the Samba, Gazelle, and Spezial. However, the...
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We've witnessed a wave of unique interpretations of the iconic Union x Air Jordan 1 High design since news broke that the...
As much as we love Halloween-themed sneakers, their spooky aesthetic often restricts their use to the month of October. However,...
Every year, for the spooky season, we get to see some of the most beloved and feared horror film icons...
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