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.
Everything in the world has pros and cons, including the AI scene. From very creative and positive uses of AI to potentially dangerous ones, there’s a fine line separating them. But today, we’re gonna talk about a pretty interesting concept. We all hate receiving fake sneakers that we were looking forward to owning. But what…
As promised, the NSB team is back with a new holiday wishlist! From the most exclusive kicks to personal preferences of random kicks, we have a lot of variety. And today, our one and only, Cypher, will weigh in on the subject and tell us about his favorite shoe! Just like himself, the shoe of…
When you achieve greatness, the thirst for more grows. While some will take that as greed, it definitely wasn’t for Michael Jordan and Tinker Hatfield. If that ambition was a bad thing, we wouldn’t have gotten the Air Jordan 4! You see, the Jordan 3 certainly killed it when it first dropped, so it was…
Welcome back to another resale platform talk! We previously covered StockX and all the drama surrounding it. But today, we have another question on our hands. Is GOAT legit? The resale site is one of the most prestigious ones currently on the market. But let’s dig deeper into the whole platform and how it grew…
We all love a good pair of sneakers, especially if it’s from big brands like Nike, Adidas, etc… However, sometimes the kicks are out of our budget, and that stuff happens. So, what’s the solution? Well, Skechers knockoffs might be the answer to that question. You see, the brand seems to have copied some of…
When it comes to sneakers, the market is full of anything you can think of. We got the real deal, unauthorized authentic kicks, and fake sneakers. While your average Joe wouldn’t really mind, sneakerheads and sneaker resellers definitely would. This is why it’s important to have reliable platforms where they can buy and sell kicks.…
Today, it’s all about collectibles and those enthusiastic about them. That’s why we’re gonna go to the hub of anime and collectibles: Japan! And well, one store that every collector should know about is Jump Shop. But what is it exactly and what can you find on there? Don’t worry, we’re gonna tell you all…
‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year, and this holiday season, the NSB team is feeling extra festive! So, we decided to share the spirit with you because we always like to keep you close and let you in on what’s on our minds. You see, in da clerb, we all fam. That’s why…
The sneaker industry is always growing, and we love to see that. But we gotta give credit for the legacies that led to the industry blowing up the way it did. And when we talk about legacies when it comes to kicks, one brand immediately comes to mind. Jordan Brand and Nike certainly set the…
We’ve already talked about it, but it never hurts to have little reminders every once in a while. The sneaker industry in Asia is certainly a force to be reckoned with on the global level. After all, it’s in Asian countries like Japan that hype lines like Nike’s CO.JP became a thing. And it’s in…