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.
So, you’re getting into the streetwear scene and you wanna look your best to fit right in. And if you look up the best streetwear brands out there, Stüssy will definitely pop up! The brand has a pretty rich history, from being the oldest brands in the industry to the cool collabs that keep it…
Y’all, the sneaker industry is just the gift that keeps giving… and we don’t say that lightly. You see, we love the community, the hot releases, and everything in between. But we also love the drama and controversies because that stuff sometimes sounds like cap unless you knew better. So, let’s keep you up to…
We love it when streetwear and sneakers come together and give us awesome collaborations. And nobody does a better Nike Air Force 1 collab the way Kith does! That’s why today, we’re gonna check out all the collaborative Kith Air Force 1 releases. From store openings to charity raffles, there’s a lot to unpack here!…
So, Christmas passed by, and so did New Year’s Eve, but the holidays are far from over! You see, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and so is All-Star weekend (but we’ll get to that one later). And it seems like Stanley cups are going into 2024 with as much hype as they had…
The sneaker industry is all about the community, after all, it was community that got it this far. And everybody, at least every sneakerhead, wants to have the best of this world, which is understandable! So, one of the earliest resale platforms known to sneakerheads came up with a great idea. The eBay Top Star…
The sneaker industry can go through many changes along with ups and downs. Naturally, not many partnerships thrive the way Stussy Nike did. And today, we’re gonna list the complete history of the collaboration that entered its third decade! But before we get into what we now consider classics and the more modern collabs, you…
Supreme is one of the biggest streetwear brands in the industry. From its humble beginnings as a skateshop to becoming a weekly source of excitement for people, Supreme certainly made it! And today, we’re gonna take a look at all the Supreme store locations. Why? Because sometimes, we love that brick-and-mortar store feeling despite the…
Streetwear is such a huge part of today’s pop culture and our lives obviously. However, that wasn’t the case a few decades ago. But one of the brands that helped the industry become what it is today is Stüssy. So today, we’re gonna go through the whole thing. What is Stüssy? Where can you find…
Today, we’re taking a dive into streetwear with a very interesting brand! From African American representation in colorful apparel to hot collabs, it certainly made a name for itself in the industry. You know, while Supreme is certainly one of the biggest brands out there, there’s always more to streetwear. So, let’s take a look…
The fashion world is a ruthless place where you’ll easily stay behind if you don’t keep up. Naturally, we don’t want you to miss out on anything! So, we decided to put together a list of the 2024 sneaker trends that you should keep an eye on. From classic to edgy, the upcoming year is…