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
After having their post-season chances taken away earlier this week, the Toronto Raptors have begun to look ahead. And while it is disappointing that one of the winningest franchises of the last ten seven years is not in the playoffs, there is still a lot to get excited about. Following the team’s loss to 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
In the world of sneakers, it’s hard to tell where fashion ends and politics begin. Sneakerheads will likely be familiar with the concept of politically-themed sneakers for sale on the market, but for those not in the know, it’s a big part of the sneaker culture. Themes range from anti-war to drug prohibition and political … 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
New Balance has a long history of collaborating with creative designers, and this season was no exception. They recently partnered with Tokyo Design Studio to create a shoe as unique as its birthplace. The collaboration resulted in a concept shoe that lets you rock the sneaker in three ways: a slip-on, a mule, or a … Continue Reading
It’s no secret that we in the sneakerhead community are extremely passionate when it comes to the shoes we like. But a new trend, called “drops,” is bringing together sneaker collectors from all walks of life, and even turning some of these “weekend warriors” into serious sneakerheads. StockX, an online marketplace that uses a community-powered … Continue Reading
Just because a man enters fatherhood doesn’t mean he has to lose his swagger. And it’s ok to rock the dad bod so long as your feet stay sleek. These are the top five sneaker types we see dads wearing. The Sneaker-Pop Once a sneakerhead, always a sneakerhead. Some dads just never lose it. If … Continue Reading
If you want to be a real sneakerhead, you have to step up your kick-related reading material. Being a sneakerhead is about more than just having style—sneakerheads know their stuff, too. From some of the classics to the more underground names in the sneaker industry, this list of books has got it all. Shoe Dog: … Continue Reading
Makeway has done it again. The company’s mission to deliver women’s basketball products for women, continues to be executed at an elite level. In Makeway’s latest product addition, the Canadian retailer has introduced one of the nicest ball bags you have ever seen. Transporting your basketball has always been the most cumbersome activity when it … Continue Reading
Popular streetwear go-to Supreme and outerwear brand The North Face have teamed up once again to release a collection of jackets and accessories that are as fashionable as they are functional. The line, which just dropped on October 29, caters to everything from brutally cold Canadian winters, to fall days in the city, and outdoor … Continue Reading
Louis Vuitton just released the fashion house’s second and final drop from NIGO and Virgil Abloh’s LV² line of accessories. The dream team of the Japanese designer and Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Artistic Director fused their individual approaches to style to produce a product range that includes everything from leather goods, to ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories. … Continue Reading
It didn’t take long after an initial reveal for pro skater Lucien Clarke to reveal two more colourways of his Louis Vuitton skate shoe – the first skate shoe for the French fashion house. The recently introduced third colourway – a clean white with orange – is the lightest model to date. Also available in … Continue Reading
American fashion and streetwear designer Jerry Lorenzo – founder of the luxury streetwear label Fear of God – has teamed up with Converse for another bold collaboration. The resulting Converse X Fear of God Essentials Skidgrip sneaker reimagines Converse Skidgrip sneaker, giving the classic (yet relatively under-the-radar) 80s shoe a bolder and more vibrant, attention-grabbing … Continue Reading
