Occasional Wisdom is where we answer the questions sneaker fans keep asking: how things work, where shoes are made and how to wear them. Ever wondered why a pair shows up on StockX before its release date, where New Balance shoes are made or how to lace Jordan 1s? The answers are here, along with sizing guides, sneaker histories and beginner guides like our Sneaker Twitter guide. It’s for the curious, whether you’re new to the game or have collected for years.
The sportswear and sneaker industries are always on the go. While the top dogs like Nike, Adidas, and others, are the most relevant hype-wise, we can’t deny up-and-coming brands. These brands are certainly putting pressure on the bigger ones to keep delivering. After all, they’re giving us some quality apparel, kicks, and collaborations. And today,…
The sneaker and music industries have always walked hand in hand. However, the genre that had the most influence in the industry is hip-hop, rap specifically. And whenever you think of a big rapper, you can bet that they have a certain sneaker lore. So today, we’re gonna break down the Eminem sneakers lore. After…
Today, it’s not about sneakers, although they’re at the essence of our discussion! You see, today, we’re gonna talk about a sneaker bot that will help you get all them kicks. If you’re not familiar with the sneaker botting game, today is a good time to get into it as a sneaker enthusiast! This guide…
Today, it’s all about collectibles! For the longest time, people were into hunting down and owning the rarest items. From stamps to coins, coins, and cards, anything can be a collectible if it’s rare enough. Naturally, retailers and companies leveraged this popularity to their advantage! Hence, things like Mattel Creations became a hub for collectors.…
The sneaker industry certainly knows all about the appeal of Travis Scott’s sneaker collabs. Whatever the man drops, you bet that it will sell out real fast. Now, Nike and Jordan Brand obviously know how to turn a deal into a lucrative gig, but so do resellers! They’re actually thriving lately because the value of…
The hip-hop scene is in shambles in 2024, and fans are here for it! And the main feuding sides are none other than Kendrick Lamar and Drake. You see, both sides have a huge following in the music industry. And now, both sides have fired shots at each other which resulted in a hip-hop feud…
The sneaker industry today is as big and competitive as ever! In fact, statistics show that the industry’s revenue keeps growing year by year. And with all eyes on kicks, one of the biggest brands to deliver hot kicks is Nike! But we all know, sadly, how easy it is to take Ls on Nike…
Being a sneakerhead or a reseller in today’s industry is wild. You see, buying kicks for retail might be challenging, but it’s doable. However, when we talk about buying sneakers in bulk, that’s a whole other story. If you’re here, then you probably did everything in your power to buy multiple pairs and took Ls.…
If you’re here, then you’re looking for something specific. And that something specific is probably a new pair of sneakers. Or even better, you wanna know how to make money from said kicks. Well, while one pair of hype kicks can give you lots of profit, it’s usually harder to cop for retail. So today,…
Whenever an industry grows and its popularity blows up, you can expect a downside to it. And when it comes to the sneaker industry, the downside is fake sneakers. But the battle is never one-sided, because sneaker authentication is here to save the day! Apps and services like Checkcheck and more are exactly what you…