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 resale industry has grown exponentially in the past years, and we’re here for it. However, with this growth, there will always be challenges, especially for resellers. That’s why today, we’re gonna talk about something we never imagined would be a thing: the sneaker reseller tax. And well, we’ll talk about the reseller tax in…
In today’s world, whenever we talk about retail and shopping, Amazon will definitely pop up as one of the best services. However, even the best has its glitches and errors, and in Amazon’s case, they’re called price errors. Now these price errors are considered valuable opportunities for smart shoppers! So, if you wanna become one…
So, you wanna buy a new pair of kicks, and they’re kinda… well… not cheap. But did you ever wonder why you’re paying so much for a pair of sneakers? If you haven’t, today we’re gonna ask the important question: How much does it cost to make a shoe? You might be surprised to find…
Although Black History Month is officially February and it’s technically over, that’s no reason to stop celebrating. It’s obvious that Nike is thinking along the same lines because the 2025 Nike SB Dunk Low BHM will most likely drop soon. And well, this inspired us to go on a walk down memory lane to remember…
Thinking of going on a quick shopping spree? We get it, there’s nothing like retail therapy, especially when it comes to sneakers. But you know, everything has a price tag, and you gotta mind the budget, right? Now, one of the brands that everyone must have in their rotation is New Balance. The kicks offer…
Today, we’re gonna address a topic that many people wonder about but find no answer to. So, let’s say that we know about a really cool drop happening next month. However, after a little bit of digging, you find that this pair is already listed on StockX with purchases happening. That’s why we decided to…
Today, we’re gonna talk about a colorway born in the 2020s that became a crowd favorite. From being hard to get, to eventually landing in every closet, the Panda Dunks certainly left a mark! You may have had enough of hearing about it, but we wanna talk about the “why” of this popularity! Now, let’s…
When we talk about cool streetwear fits or comfy skateboarding apparel, Supreme will pop up in the conversation. And well, the brand has always served when it comes to interesting outfits. But, of course, you can’t rock the right outfit without the right Supreme sizing. After all, if you wanna land the effect that you…
Jordan Brand is undeniably one of the most influential brands in the sneaker industry. And if you watched the Unbannable commercial, you would understand how big the line’s legacy is. Whether you’re actually a baller or not, you definitely know who Michael Jordan is. After all, the legacy that the brand created revolved around him,…
2024… What a year! It certainly had its slow periods, but we can’t ignore all the heat that we got through it all. And today, we’re gonna do a little recap to remember what 2024 had to offer sneakerheads! You see, brands got creative, colorful, and also stuck with the things they knew worked well.…