As Singapore’s sneakerhead scene continues to blossom, we speak with local sneakerhead Marcus Ho on the hobby of collecting, resale’s role in the culture, and the thought process that goes behind every purchase.
List of posts in September 2022
Nike Covers Up the Air Bubbles in this Air Max 1
Arriving in a bunch of neutral earthy tones, the Nike Air Max 1 No Bubble “Summit White” is the Swoosh’s newest iteration of the iconic sneaker. The No Bubble gets its name from a subtle yet daring design tweak, the shoe features a covered-up air bubble unit at the midsole—a detail that has become synonymous […]
The Tennessee State Players x Dunk Low Are Roaring With School Spirit
Nike has a long-running history of collaborating with American collegiate teams. Alongside the likes of University of North Carolina and University of Oregon, Tennessee State University (TSU) partners with Nike for a college-themed Dunk Low “TSU Tigers” release. The shoe is decked in the school and state’s colours with red and blue panelling on a black […]
First Look: Nike LeBron 20 “Violet Frost”
LeBron James has had the longest prime of any athlete in the NBA. Sure, he’s not the only one who played 20 seasons in the league, but he’s nonpareil when it comes to playing at that high a level for 20 years. At 38, he’s still finding himself in All-NBA teams, All-Star selections, and one […]
Korean Label Mmlg Takes On Reebok’s Club C Revenge
Seoul-based label Mmlg is set to release a collection with Reebok that includes the classic staple Club C Revenge and three sets of apparel. The former is known for producing everyday essentials under the slogan “Chat Play Casually”, a motif that’s traversed across other designs in their catalogue. For this campaign, they engage MY Q […]
Keep a Lookout on New Balance 550 “Nightwatch Green”
Quickly emerged as the “it” sneaker, New Balance adds to their 550 lineup with its new rendition of Nightwatch Green colorway for the upcoming fall season. A dope clean in-house colorway look for the upcoming fall season, this new drop of the classic silhouette could be easily the undemanding twin sister of the Aimé Leon […]
Planet of the Apes & Owls: OVO Lands on the BAPE STA
Honestly, Nevermind Nike. BAPE is Certified Lover Boy’s newest boo, with an all-white OVO x BAPE STA arriving soon. Thank Me Later.
Nike Announces Air Rift in a Sleek “Triple Black”
The unconventional Nike Air Rift has been announced to come in a new colorway, the Triple Black. The upcoming release makes for a sleek and stylish addition to the existing colorways. The sneaker maintains its hardy yet flexible outsole and its looped straps at the midfoot and heel, making it a sneaker suitable for all […]
adidas Harden Vol. 6 “Clear Pink”: Catching Eyes, Breaking Ankles
There’s nothing in the color spectrum the NBA All-Star would disallow on his signature shoes, it seems. Being one of the most fashionable stars in the league, if not the most, it’s not surprising at all that other colorways from the Vol. 6 would echo the same ethos as his “passion for flashin’.” From monochromes, […]
This Pair of Superga Will Set You Back by US$730
In an unexpected team-up, luxury fashion house Alaïa and Italian footwear brand Superga have joined hands for a collection of lifestyle sneakers. This marks the fashion label’s first foray into sneakers, and while many people were surprised that Alaïa did not choose to work with bigger names like Nike or adidas, the collaborative sneakers sure […]