KD 8 Elite: No Thanks

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You can say a lot about Nike, but one thing you can’t say is that they’re not willing to take chances and try something new. Be it new technologies or new designs, they’re always willing to give something a shot, and that’s one of the things that’s kept them at the forefront of sneaker innovation for years.

Along their path, they’ve had hits and misses (just like any major brand does), but they just announced one of their biggest misses yet, and that’s the KD 8 Elite pictured above. If there was a dictionary of sneaker designs, these would be right under “horrible”, next to any Derrick Rose shoe, and the Kobe 9 EXT’s. read more


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If You’re Not On Grailed Already, You Should Be

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Fire jawnz make the world go round. Buying, selling, trading…there’s always new heat out there to look for. It’s an addictive hobby, and it never gets old because there’s constantly new gear coming out and old gear becoming available.

Nobody understands this better than Grailed. They know that there are hordes of sneakerheads and fashionistas out there endlessly scouring the interwebs in the endless pursuit of jawnz, and they’ve provided a one-stop shop for the fashion-obsessed to get what they need. read more


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The Free Run’s Much Needed Revamp

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Nike Frees. The favorite shoe of high-school kids, casual runners, and Instagram “fitness models”, you’re bound to see multiple pairs every day no matter where you go. They’re available in a plethora of colors and styles, and are released at such a blinding pace that they’re impossible to keep up with.

The Free line has always been held down by their three key models: the 5.0, the 4.0 (available with both regular and Flyknit uppers), and the Flyknit 3.0. The lower the number on the shoe, the flatter (8mm, 6mm and 4mm heel to forefoot drop respectively) and less supportive it gets, allowing for a more natural range of motion. All three models are loved, and sell well. read more


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Music Mondays: March 28th

For today’s edition of Music Mondays, we bring you one of our favorite tracks off of Young Thug’s recently released Slime Season 3 mixtape. Here’s “Drippin”


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Easter Inspired Sneaker Collections: No Thanks

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There’s nothing that sneaker companies love more than a capsule collection. Any time a holiday/historical event comes around, you can bet that at least one brand will release shoes that draw inspiration from it. Christmas, Black History Month, and any All-Star game are just a few examples. Some collections are great, some aren’t so great.

One that seems to always fall in the latter category (collections that aren’t so great) are the Easter collections. Every year, various brands shoot their shot at releasing Easter-inspired sneakers, and every year those sneakers turn out to be bricks. Hardly wearable, strangely colored bricks. read more


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JsForDays Just Brought In A Ton Of Heat

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There’s a good chance you’re familiar with JsForDays. An online pre-order/consignment service, they’ve been guaranteeing your pair early (for a fee) and letting you partake in raffles to win rare kicks for years now.

But recently, they’ve switched the game up by making a very large purchase. Airkenny aka @KW21270 sold them a large part of his collection, and needless to say there are some BANGERS up for sale. The prices are high, but finding heat of this caliber is not easy. Here’s a few of our favorite pairs that are available now. read more


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Is Apparel Reselling The New Shoe Reselling?

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Resellers. If there’s something limited or desirable, they’ll grab it and flip it. They play off of desire and thirst, and wherever there’s money to be made, be it tickets, shoes, clothes or really anything, they’re with it.

Resellers are nothing new to the sneaker game. Ever since the demand has outweighed the supply for shoes, they’ve been making good cheddar on sneakerheads who are desperate to have whatever the latest hot jawn is. This goes for clothes too. If any brand releases a limited capsule collection or desirable collaboration, resellers will swoop in and try to make a quick flip. read more


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5 Shoes I Regret Buying

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When you step into a shoe store or check out a website selling kicks, you’ve got a lot of choices. With all the brands, styles, and colorways available, it can be a little bit overwhelming. Even when you’re an experienced sneaker head, you’ll occasionally be a little too hasty and pull the trigger on a pair that you really wish you hadn’t. I won’t lie, I’ve done it before. A few times to be completely honest.

So I got to thinking: what shoes do I regret buying the most? A few pairs came to mind. Either I was too hasty, got caught up in the hype, or just needed something new and wound up with a pair I didn’t really want. I’m not saying that I don’t like any of these shoes (because I do)…I just find myself wishing that I hadn’t bought them. Without further ado, here’s 5 shoes I regret buying. read more


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TONIGHT: The House Of Yeezy at 7th Street Entry

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There’s a good chance you’re a fan of something Kanye West has worked on. Maybe you don’t love the clothes (get with it if you don’t), but you definitely love the music. Or the rants. Or the hilarious tweets. Here’s your opportunity to enjoy any of those things at an event Kanye stans all over the Twin Cites have been waiting for.

Tonight at 7th Street Entry, you’ll have a chance to enjoy everything Kanye-related under one roof. The House Of Yeezy is an event totally dedicated to Kanye West, and will pay homage to all the dope art that he’s created. DJ’s will be spinning everything from deep cuts off of Ye’s albums (here’s hoping we hear Get Em High and Drive Slow) to jams from the G.O.O.D. Music family (old Pusha T anyone?), and The Life Of Pablo will be played in its entirety around 10 PM. read more


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Vans: A Model Of Consistency

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The shoe game. A game where trends rise and fall faster than ever due to the internet. Something’s hot one day and colder than the North Pole the next. People flip their favorite brands every week. A certain type of shoe is cool. No, it’s whack. No, it’s cool again. It’s a tough market, and one with a lot of ups and downs.

However, every so often there’s the rare brand that remains relevant and cool through all the ups and downs. In the footwear industry you’ve got to carve out your niche, and you could argue that no brand has done that better than Vans. read more


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