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
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
As you may have recently discovered, it’s no longer possible to modify Mario villains. Last month, Paper Mario Nintendo game producer, Kensuke Tanabe, spilled the details to Video Game Chronicle. In the recently released Paper Mario: The Origami King, a brand new villain is introduced; King Olly invades the Mushroom Kingdom with a mission to … Continue Reading
Despite a global pandemic, the 2021 Graduate class of Inclusive Design at Toronto’s Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) – Canada’s largest art, design, and media university – has united to execute a gripping virtual exhibition to communicate their Major Research Projects (MRPs). During this unsettling and unpredictable time – a time that’s undoubtedly … Continue Reading
In a match made in nostalgia heaven, Lego has teamed up with Nintendo in the first collaboration from the two massive brands. Lego Super Mario features the required Starter Course and will have 10 expansions – most impressively, there’s even a Lego Nintendo Entertainment System that interacts with a Mario figure. The Starter Kit includes … Continue Reading
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre thinks Colin Kaepernick will reach a hero status similar to that of Pat Tillman. Last month, the football legend made headlines when he compared Kaepernick to Tillman. And we have to agree. Since infamously taking a knee during the national anthem in 2016 pre-season game in protest of racial … Continue Reading
While Black Lives Matters (BLM) protests have slowed throughout North America, the conversation surrounding racial injustice, racism, and inequality continues – louder than ever, in fact. Daily reminders of the ever-important and incredibly overdue BLM movement are found in everything from social media feeds and media headlines, to dinner table conversations. They’re also found in … Continue Reading
After seven years, LEGO has released its latest Mindstorms kit – and it may be all you need to peel your kids away from their screens after months (and counting) of quarantine mode. Essentially, the coveted kit combines the LEGO building system with robotic and coding elements (and it admittedly looks just as fun for … Continue Reading
