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.
With the release of the Nike Dunk low CO.JP What The, it’s only fair to talk about the sub-label! But what is now kind of a sub-label was a whole other thing initially. So, what exactly is Nike CO.JP? And why does it have such an impact on the sneaker industry? Well, we’re gonna talk…
You know how the sneaker industry always goes through ups and downs. We can generally notice those spikes and dips through changes in big brand sales. And one of the biggest examples is none other than Nike! You see, the sales of the brand dipped dramatically lately, and obviously, it’s trying to get back on…
The sneaker industry is booming all around the world, and we’re happy to be part of it! But if you’re interested in tapping into its business side, there’s a lot to learn. And one of the most crucial things you should have in your arsenal is a good sneaker bot. But the efficiency of bots…
Sneakerheads are sneaker collectors, and a sneaker collection needs care. And after going through all the hassle of getting a sneaker bot and fighting for dear life for that pair? You’ll totally want to extend them sneakers’ life! After all, if you wanna get into sneaker reselling, you need to keep these babies in pristine…
If you’re reading this, then odds are you’re already elbow-deep into the sneaker industry. And while it’s a given in the West, the East is an untapped gem for many. So today, we’re gonna talk about the market in a country that many would gloss over. How big is sneaker reselling in the Philippines? And…
The sneaker resale market is alive and kicking, whoever tells you otherwise needs to get their facts straight. You see, while the waves and trends change, one reality remains. Everybody still wants a cool pair of sneakers, let alone an exclusive pair. Now, the values of certain lines and silhouettes change depending on where you…
The sneaker industry looks like a scary place for those who don’t know how to navigate it. One of the scariest places for many sneakerheads to score kicks is Nike SNKRS. With all the restrictions and policies the app has, it’s pretty hard to catch lots of Ws with just one account. So today, we’re…
Here we are, back again with the Nike Air Force at the forefront of sneaker news! Nigo and Nike decided to revive the Air Force 3 with a collaborative capsule and we’re here for that. The Swoosh keeps on giving us awesome releases like the Kobe Bryant Air Force 1! But before you go for…
Have you ever felt like you need a new source of income? One that might not require you to give up on your free time and hobbies? Well luckily, reselling, aka “flipping” is an actual side gig that you can make a solid profit out of. However, you can’t just jump into a side hustle…
In today’s world, hustle culture has taken a back seat in favor of a healthy work-life balance. However, many people are looking for new ways to make money, and boy did they get creative! They found new ways to make money, and a whole world of side hustles grew out of it. So, if you…