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Kiko Kostadinov’s ASICS Sneakers Are Too Good to Be Slept On
Bringing Kiko Kostadinov and his team of designers in-house has been one of ASICS’ best decisions in the last few years. Not only did the move kick-start a wave of “in-sourced collabs,” but bringing Kostadinov in as a design consultant also meant that a lot of ASICS’ mainline gems and OG models were given a […]
We Go Running With Brooklyn’s Favorite Café and Radio, Rise Radio
Whatever you think about the act of manifesting, there’s something to be said for the apt naming of Brooklyn-based spot Rise Radio. A café, event space, and livestream radio platform with over 65 hours of music and programming a week, Rise Radio is a space dedicated to creative self-expression and connecting the community. Opening its […]
Todd Snyder Reveals His Secret to Creating GOAT-Level New Balance Colorways
Brand: Todd Snyder x New Balance Model: 57/40 “Stony Beach” Release Date: November 4, 11am EST Price: $160 Buy: Todd Snyder (online and in-store in New York) What We’re Saying: Todd Snyder has been a longtime partner of New Balance, adding his signature color schemes to some of the brand’s most iconic sneakers. In recent […]
Check(erboard) Out These Vibram Vans
Brand: Vault by Vans Model: Authentic Vibram LX and Sk8-Hi Vibram LX Release Date: Available now Price: ¥17,600 – 20,350 Buy: Online at Billys Tokyo Editor’s Notes: Nothing quite says performance and comfort like Vibram. Typically reserved for outdoor high-performance footwear silhouettes like HOKA and Salomon, your mountain-crazy cousins and tech wear bros will be […]
Meet the Husband & Wife Duo Engineering Lamborghinis for Your Feet
In 1963, a chemist by the name of Albert Pennings happened upon the discovery of Dyneema: a featherweight, tent-like fabric said to be as strong as steel and more abrasion-resistant than Kevlar. You’ll find it in NYPD bullet-proof vests, sailboat rigging lines, and mod-con backpacks aimed at grizzled outdoor types. To say it’s tough stuff is an understatement […]
Digitalization Is Footwear Design’s Present & Future
The Highsnobiety Footwear Forecast is Highsnobiety Footwear Editor Fabian Gorsler’s monthly column that digs deeper into the biggest storylines, trends, and happenings across the global, multi-billion dollar sneaker industry. The footwear and sportswear industries live and die by innovation. Whether it’s cushioning technologies, manufacturing processes, or material innovations, there’s always an arms race in the sneaker […]
Kerwin Frost x adidas Is So Good, It Got Chief Keef Back Into Tall Tees
There’s only one way to describe Kerwin Frost’s ongoing partnership with adidas: fun! The series of collaborations has given us wild takes of some of adidas’ most iconic sneakers. To date, we’ve been blessed with the oversized, Superstar Superstuffed, as well as wacky pairs of Forum Highs and Lows. Frost comes as he pleases, wearing whatever the […]
Keen’s Jasper Gets a FW21 Makeover
Brand: KEEN Model: Jasper Release Date: Available now Price: 85 (approx. $116) Buy: Online at KEEN, END. and Garbstore Editor’s Notes: Keen reigns in Fall/Winter 2021 with a slew of new colorways for the climbing-inspired city-ready Jasper silhouette. Nothing quite says Fall/Winter like getting tooled up for some outdoor exploration. You’ve got your Arc’teryx or […]
Let No One Wonder Who Made KITH’s 10th Anniversary Converse
Brand: KITH x Converse Model: Chuck Taylor 70 Buy: KITH’s website and stores from 11 a.m. EDT. Release Date: November 1 for the black colorway, random drops for the Friends & Family white colorway Editor’s Notes: Say what you will about KITH but Ronnie Fieg’s imprint is nothing if not unpredictable. It’ll opt for true […]
A Signed 1985 Nike Air Jordan 1 Player Sample Just Landed on eBay for $250,000
Made specifically for Michael Jordan, the kicks come with the NBA legend’s signature on the pair’s right shoe.
There’s a CLOT & Nike Air Jordan 5 Low Collab on the Way
Highsnobiety aims to provide our readers with the latest updates in the sneaker world. However, we cannot verify the reliability of any unauthorized leaks or rumors unless this information is provided directly by the brands themselves. Brand: CLOT x Nike Model: Air Jordan 5 Low Release Date: TBC Price: TBC Editor’s Notes: Long-time collaborators CLOT have […]
Li-Ning’s Latest Design Is a Shoe-In-Shoe
Brand: Li-Ning Model: YUN YOU Release Date: Available now Price: TBC Buy: Li-Ning and select retailers What We’re Saying: Li-Ning has made a name for itself by bucking norms and going all-out when it comes to sneaker designs. Many of the brand’s sneaker models are what you would call highly futuristic. Where other sportswear brands […]