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.
Hope you’re ready to wrap things up for the year and face all the heat that 2025 will bring along! And today, the NSB holiday run will reach its end with yours truly. It’s kinda weird to talk about yourself, but I couldn’t keep things to myself to save my life. And today, after sitting…
Did you miss us? We bet you did. Many things have happened in the sneaker industry since the last time we’ve been here. But one thing remains constant, and it’s that everybody needs kicks. And even more so, they need hype kicks. That’s why as long as sneakers are needed, so will sneaker bots. So…
Hello again peeps! We’re almost at the end of our holiday run with the NSB team! And today, we went to our one-of-a-kind designer, Rue. With her creative energy, you know that the kicks she chooses will be dope. And well, she did not disappoint! Her choice of the Nike Dunk Low Year of the…
Sometimes, one stroke of genius can create a legacy, a story, or an interesting sneaker line. And today, we’re gonna talk about the Nike What The line that made waves in the sneaker industry on multiple occasions. Sure, Air Jordans are cool, but have you ever seen a pair of wicked-looking kicks worth a fortune?…
So far, the NSB holiday edit has been as versatile as the NSB team’s personalities! And today, we’re gonna add one more opinion to the blender. Kkheir, one of our awesome developers weighed in and gave us his pick! And we gotta be honest here, our team surely knows how to pick fly shoes. You…
Okay, so this week, our holiday wishlist is a banger for two reasons. First, Ray, our marketing manager is giving her two cents (and we really don’t wanna disappoint the boss). Second, the sneaker of choice is none other than the iconic KAWS Jordan 4 Cool Grey. Honestly, it’s a very interesting choice for so…
Another week, another NSB holiday edit interview! This week, we’re tapping into the women’s perspective. Maya, one of the NSB discord admins and the coolest sneakerhead mom is putting her two cents in. And well, she certainly leaned into the classic side of things with the Nike Air Force 1 Triple White. Now, let’s find…
Who doesn’t like to have some extra cash in their pocket? I mean, nobody ever said no to good opportunities to make a profit. But whenever you wanna start a side hustle, you should find something you’re passionate about. And in the case of sneakerheads, why not find a way to make money using kicks?…
When it comes to online shopping, everyone should stay vigilant because you never know what could be a scam. But on the flip side, shopping from reliable websites is often a delightful experience. Now, as sneakerheads and fashion enthusiasts, you probably heard of Farfetch. But what is Farfetch exactly? And is it worth keeping on…
Today, we’re gonna get all dreamy and will have fun with sneakers! We know, astrology isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but why not enjoy it while we can? So today, we’re gonna see what the zodiac signs as sneakers would look like! Who knows? This might inspire a sneakerhead gift for your loved ones who…