Is it the shoes? Or is it the rookie wearing them? It could also be the genius marketing streak too! Why are Jordan 1s so popular in the sneaker industry and pop culture generally? Well, today we’re gonna break down all the reasons and circumstances that favored the rise of the AJ1. But if you’re…
Although most of the sneaker industry is about the hype, there’s always another side to the story. Some sneakerheads collect kicks actually to wear and flex them. Moreover, some sneakerheads like sneakers for the comfort and performance they offer. That’s why today, we’re gonna take a look at everyday sneakers you definitely need in your…
Ahh, basketball, where it all started, and where it all comes back. As we rounded the best basketball shoes on the market, we realized that some kicks look similar. And while that might be because it’s the same brand and could be an honest similarity, it got us thinking! Ja Morant’s first signature kicks certainly…
If you want to trace the origin of the sneaker industry, it will lead back to basketball in the 80s. We’re not saying that kicks weren’t relevant before that, but the 1980s was a significant turning point. All the stars were still active in that era, and the rookie Michael Jordan was making waves on…
Unless you’re a collector who doesn’t mind paying a ton of money for kicks, you definitely have a budget whenever you go sneaker shopping. Now let’s face it, when you’re young, you usually have little to no income! And even as an adult, not everyone has the means to invest in flagship sneakers like Air…
The sneaker industry definitely changed dramatically from what it was pre-2000s. It was mainly dominated by men and by basketball enthusiasts. Naturally, women sneakerheads were near inexistent during that time. Or maybe they were, but they didn’t get the exposure they deserved. Fun fact: The WNBA was founded in 1996, 50 years after the NBA.…
The year is not even halfway through, and so much already went down. But really, what’s 2023, besides an extension of 2022? And well, the year wasn’t very good for many in the industry on every scale. From a very fast and high peak in 2021, we are witnessing a sneaker sales decline in 2022…
The industry is big, and there’s a place for many brands in it. Although a certain brand could be on top every year, it’s cool to keep an open mind. And today, we’re gonna take a look at a brand that we often overlook because we got our hearts somewhere else. But honestly, Salomon sneakers…
Some silhouettes come into the sneaker industry and go out of it silently. But other silhouettes came in at some point and never went out. Although their shine dimmed every once in a while, they always managed to come back. Obvious examples of such cases are the Nike Dunks and several Air Jordan silhouettes. But…
The sneaker industry is ever-growing, and it’s definitely not gonna slow down any time soon. From its connection to other industries to birthing a whole new one, it’s definitely here to stay. But in today’s world, it’s a bit harder to crack into the world of kicks if you don’t know better. But don’t worry,…