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Occasional Wisdom
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.
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Best Sneakers 2023 – A Round-Up of the Year’s Hottest Kicks!
It feels like yesterday that we rounded up the best sneakers of 2022. But here we are, ready to kiss the year goodbye with…
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Restocks Bankruptcy – Will Sellers Lose Their Kicks & Money?
Oh, the magic and drama of the sneaker and resale industries. From buying sneakers for retail to finding the right place to resell them,…
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How to Start a Jordan Collection – 6 Tips Fit for 6 Rings
If you’re new to the world of sneakers, you need all the help you can find. After all, it’s not easy to navigate through…
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Gum Sole Sneakers: Release Specs, Retail Pricing, and History Data
Explore gum sole sneakers specifications, $115 to $215 retail pricing, release history, cushioning construction, sizing fit, and fee math.
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Christmas Crocs – Tis the Season to Get Cozy and Comfy!
It’s almost Christmas, and who doesn’t like to get cozy when they hang out with family and friends? While rocking comfy holiday socks is…
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Sneaker Reselling in Korea: Platforms and Market Guide
Explore sneaker reselling in Korea across Kream, SoldOut, Bunjang, and StockX as the $346.2 million secondary footwear market expands through 2028.
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The Travis Scott John McEnroe Drama – Beef or Publicity?
Remember June 2023? That was when Nike dropped the Nike Mac Attack campaign featuring Travis Scott and John McEnroe. Everything was fine and dandy…
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Jordans That go With Everything: Verified Data and Guide
Explore jordans that go with everything specifications, $115 to $215 retail pricing, release history, cushioning construction, sizing fit, and fee math.
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Social Status’ James Whitner Named in Money Laundering Allegations
In addition to cool kicks and style, the sneaker industry always serves us with legal drama. Surprisingly, this time it’s not Nike suing some…
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Black and White Sneakers: The Safe, Chic and Trendy Classics and Where They Come From
Black and white sneakers stay safe, chic and trendy; according to The Fiscal Times, Converse made black and white Chucks in 1949.








