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: kicks
December
10
DC Shoes Drops Two New Kicks for Christmas
posted by Karlo Samson
Just in time for the final run-up to Christmas, casual kick brand DC Shoes has two new skate sneakers for your holiday consideration: the DC Plaza TC S Tiago Lemos edition and the Lynx Vulc S Blabac from the DC x Blabac collection. First up is the Lynx Vulc S Blabac, part of the collab […]
June
27
Take These Tigers By Their Tails
posted by Karlo Samson
This just in. Insider scoop from the Philippine distributor of heritage sneaker brand ASICS Tiger reveals two exciting sneaker drops at local retailers soon. While a release date has not yet been given, it is confirmed that the GEL-Lyte Speed “Japanese Garden” and the GEL-Lyte III “Made of Japan (Stripe)” will soon appear on boutique shelves and […]
June
14
Converse Takes Pride In Making A Stand
posted by Karlo Samson
In the wake of the recent mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, which senselessly claimed the lives of 50 people, it’s time more than ever to show people that hate will not be tolerated, that peace, love and respect are more powerful than bigotry. I’m glad that Converse as a brand visibly and vocally […]
June
09
Converse Boosts the Saturation on Their Chuck Taylor II Neons
posted by Karlo Samson
My wife and I recently argued about Chuck Taylor All Stars. She’s of the school of thought that Chucks only look good when they’re in their basic black, white, or red, with burgundy just making her grade. I, on the other hand, am totally fine with Chucks being playful, unabashed, printed, even garish. History is on […]
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 […]
May
25
Triple Red Defines the ASICS Gel Kayano x Packer
posted by Karlo Samson
Not may people know who Michael Packer is nor why his name is on this latest colorway of the Asics Gel Kayano trainer. Sneaker fans, however, know that the Packer name is synonymous with sneaker heritage, a three-generation love affair with shoes that dates back to 1907 when Packer Shoes first opened it doors in Yonkers, New […]
May
06
A Balanced Diet of Color and Style from New Balance
posted by Karlo Samson
One thing about sneakers, some colorways work exceptionally well, while some just miss the mark. A shoe might sport colors that should, theoretically, go well with each other, yet still look really bad. There are those brands, on the other hand, who do colors sublimely well, like New Balance. This is demonstrated time and again […]
April
17
Saucony Shadow 6000 Comes In Easter Egg Colors
posted by Karlo Samson
Easter may be over but that won’t stop a great colorway from breaking loose. The Easter Egg Hunt Pack for the Saucony Shadow 6000 was released yesterday at an Unlocked event at premium kick store SneakPeek. Why Easter Egg? The color pack draws from the tradition of dyeing eggs for Easter festivities, making this pack especially brightly […]
April
02
CONS Project Manila Kickflips Up To Baguio City
posted by Karlo Samson
Hail to Converse! The sneaker brand continues to champion skate culture with its sub-brand CONS and its street level skateboard tour CONS Project Manila, this time taking the show to the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. Way to go to escape this damnable heat! Held last March 19 in the City of Pines, the […]
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