KAWS x Dior Air Jordan 1 is the Perfect Pairing
Custom shoe artist John Trottier (@johnnyskicks_) has envisioned a three-way partnership that we all hope will materialise someday: KAWS, Dior, and the...
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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Custom shoe artist John Trottier (@johnnyskicks_) has envisioned a three-way partnership that we all hope will materialise someday: KAWS, Dior, and the...
Even though we are still trudging through the last few months of 2024, sneakerheads are already getting an early peek...
Sneaker Fortress designer Brandon Krige has merged the iconic Knight Rider talking car, KITT, with the Air Jordan 3 sneakers,...
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Although the beauty and artistry of Chinese culture frequently inspire sneaker artist John Trottier's custom designs, his most recent "Chinese...
Jordan Brand's most recent women's exclusive Air Jordan 1 has a unique 'Polaroid' design that pays homage to the classic...
Jayson Tatum's third signature shoe, the Jordan Tatum 3, will soon be released in a stylish new "Zen" colourway that...
Sneakerheads have been anticipating a new Union x Air Jordan 1 High for quite some time now. But while the...
This Halloween-themed Air Jordan 1 Low sneaker by John Trottier (@johnnyskicks_) and Yankee Kicks (@yankeekicks) pays homage to the spooky...
Halloween may have come and gone, but Javornie Brathwaite's @jsbthecreator) creepy Air Jordan 6 "Child's Play" design is still gaining popularity....
Fans of the X-Men franchise should definitely check out these custom Air Jordan 1 'Mystique' sneakers designed by Javier Carabias...
Sneaker artist Javornie Brathwaite (@jsbthecreator) has designed yet another Star Wars x Jordan 4 sneaker, this time honouring the sixth film...
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Jordan Brand is releasing an Air Jordan 1 Mid "X-Ray" sneakers that seemingly pay tribute to Michael Jordan's 1985 injury...
Fragment Design and Union LA are rumoured to collaborate on an Air Jordan 1 design in 2025, but could this...
Jordan Brand is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a series of exclusive Rare Air sneaker releases, including the...
We can't help but wonder about the possibilities of a future Jordan Brand-Star Wars partnership after seeing these stylish "Luke Skywalker" Air Jordan 4 custom kicks created by sneaker artist Javornie Brathwaite, also known as @jsbthecreator. RELATED: The Air Jordan 4 “Darth Vader” Shows...
For those who have wanted to own the Nike Air Mags worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future II, Thomas...
So far, Travis Scott's Air Jordan 1 Low releases have not included any of Jordan Brand's iconic colourways. However, this Travis...
John Trottier of @johnnyskicks_ has provided an amazing glimpse of one of the best Foamposite One releases as an Air...