It’s no secret to sneakerheads that sportswear juggernaut Nike owns Converse, but to those who like Converse shoes but don’t have the time or interest to delve into a brand’s corporate history, that fact is likely lost on them. Still, if you pay attention, this relationship is staring you in the face. The most obvious […]
Tag Archives: footwear
May
01
Retro Cons Hit the Shelves
posted by Karlo Samson
The year 1984 is remembered for many things: the debut of the first Apple Macintosh, watching Ghostbusters and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in cinemas, and rocking out to Van Halen’s Jump all summer long. It also marked the release of a running sneaker from Converse called the Thunderbolt, which now, over three decades later, sees new life […]
September
24
Kobe Bryant Can Take Care Of Your Feet
posted by Karlo Samson
As the world bids see ya later to Kobe Bryant as he retires from professional basketball, it’s only fitting for the Black Mamba to have awesome merch for fans to commemorate his illustrious 20-year career. Premium sock brand and official sock supplier to the NBA, Stance, has just the thing for a discerning Kobe fan’s feet: the […]
June
08
Puma Meets McQueen at SneakPeek’s Unlocked 13
posted by Karlo Samson
The creative possibilities between sneaker giant Puma and avant-garde fashion house Alexander McQueen were first revealed to the world during Spring 2006, when the Alexander McQueen Puma line was launched. Ten years hence, and even after the death of the designer, this collaboration lives on with Puma x McQ Spring/Summer 2016. The collaboration harks back to Puma’s […]
January
22
Converse Previews Spring/Summer 2016 Collections
posted by Karlo Samson
Eager to find out what Converse has in store for us this 2016? Last January 20, the StreetsMNL Team got a rare glimpse into the near future from the iconic sneaker brand during their Spring/Summer 2016 media preview. The event was held at the Pineapple Lab photography studio and gallery in Makati, well-attended by Converse brand ambassadors, media peeps and […]
October
23
Sneaker Culture and the Essence of Sole
posted by Karlo Samson
If you’re anything like us, you get a manic thrill whenever you unbox a new pair of sneakers. And, why not? Shoes are a personal choice, an intimate statement that identifies our allegiances and expresses our individual taste. More Filipinos are realizing and embracing this, demonstrating that Sneaker Culture is alive and well in this country. Proof of this […]
October
16
Chucks for a Rainy Day
posted by Karlo Samson
In case you haven’t heard, Typhoon Lando is coming to town, promising more rain than your garden-variety storm. If you’re fool enough to go out while he’s dumping water on our poor country, then may we suggest donning a pair of these new Rubber Chucks? Officially, they’re called Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Rubber, but you […]
October
09
Get Your Feet Wet. Or Not.
posted by Karlo Samson
Just got an invite to the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Rubber media launch! Can’t wait for next week!
October
08
Two New Colors for Nike’s Lunarestoa 2 SE
posted by Karlo Samson
I learned a new word today, marl, which the British & World English dictionary defines as, “a mottled yarn of differently coloured threads, or fabric made from this yarn.” It’s this kind of fabric that can be found in Nike’s newest colorways for the Lunarestoa 2 SE. Just announced by our fashion friends from over the pond, Oki-Ni, Lunarestoa […]
October
02
Nikes in Floral Flavor
posted by Karlo Samson
Shot these purty kicks for a magazine today. Not for everyone, but I think I can pull these shoes off.
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