Rihanna’s Latest Fenty Sneakers: Not The Best

Rihanna’s collaborative “Fenty” line with Puma has provided some of the best sneakers and sandals in recent memory. Her “Creepers” were arguably the shoe of the year last year, and her furry Fenty slides were a big hit as well.

However, we’ve gotta say her newest Fenty releases (an R698 and a slide both featuring a large bow) are … well … not really up to snuff.

We understand it’s hard to follow up a release like the Creeper with something better, but these aren’t even close. The bow is a very cool concept, but it’s large and garish and doesn’t work well with the somewhat sleek silhouette of the R698, and it unfortunately doesn’t lend itself too terribly well to the sandal either, even though we will say that they’re marginally better. read more


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WWE x Puma x Foot Locker: Let’s Get Ready To Rumble

There’s been a wave of 80’s-90’s nostalgia taking over the sneaker and streetwear community. What’s old is new again … and anything that looks vintage is hot.

One thing that’s enjoyed a revival is the WWE. Wrestling is more popular than it’s been in a long time , and it appears that the WWE is ready to cash in on the footwear market.

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Peter Rosenberg, Hot 97’s famous radio jock took to his Instagram earlier today to announce that he’d be “curating” an epic collaborative effort with the WWE, Puma, and Foot Locker coming together for vintage-inspired sneaker (and most likely apparel) releases. read more


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Tonal Air Max 1’s: Definitely A Go

We’d assume that you missed out on the recent release of the OG Air Max 1’s. It’s cool. We did too. We’re not really even that mad … they’re a very classic shoe, and it’s cool to see that the demand for them is still high.

We’d also assume that you probably missed out on the Air Max 90 Hyperfuse USA pack back in 2013. That’s also OK. We missed those too. We snoozed on them for a while (just like most sneakerheads), and then Kanye wore them and they were gone before we could even turn our heads. Hype happens sometimes, and there’s nothing that you can do about it. read more


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I Sold My Yeezys Yesterday

I sold my Yeezys yesterday.

If you know me, you know that’s a big deal. I only ever had one Yeezy, the “Turtledove” 350 Boost … which also happens to be the best Yeezy of the bunch in my opinion. I managed to cook on them when I was still working at Finish Line … and I even got an employee discount, which means I paid a whopping $140 for one of the most valuable shoes of the last few years.

And I wore the absolute shit out of them, from the day they showed up. I wore them at Minnehaha Falls for a photoshoot, where they got thrashed. I wore them to events. To parties. To dates in the attempt to impress ladies (that didn’t really work, but hey … nothing ventured, nothing gained!) I wore them frequently, and got more than my money’s worth. read more


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Will The Yeezy PowerPhase Be A Hit?

Kanye West’s greatest test is about to commence.

Just kidding. The release of the Yeezy PowerPhase won’t be his “greatest test”, we just wanted to say it because it rhymed.

However, the PowerPhase will be a test of sorts: it’ll be a test of how real the Yeezy hype actually is. These aren’t a futuristic, fashion-forwards sneaker like the 350’s and 750’s, nor are they a chunky, military-inspired boot like the 950’s or any of the Season 3 footwear. They’re a plain white leather sneaker that bear a striking resemblance to the Reebok Workout … a shoe that was loved by middle-age aerobics participants the world around when they released. read more


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LaVarr Ball Needs To Chill

We’ll start today’s article off by acknowledging that we’ve said various parties “need to chill” a lot these past few weeks at KicksOneTwo. We’re cool with that though … there’s been a lot of extra shit going on in the sneaker game recently. From terrible overdone Yeezy customs to bad Team Jordan releases … you just gotta give out a reality check every so often.

The latest person who needs a reality check (as far as we see it) is LaVarr Ball, father of LaMelo, LiAngelo and Lonzo Ball, the three basketball-playing brothers, who’s names you’ve heard left and right if you follow hoops. LaVarr has garnered a reputation for being somewhat forwards and outlandish … but his latest caper might just be his best one yet. read more


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The Nike Air Footscape: An Incredibly Underrated Sneaker

Every so often, there’s a sneaker that slips through the cracks. A sneaker that, for whatever reason, doesn’t get the love (and with that love the cultural significance) that it should from the general public. Those shoes have a small (but very dedicated) group of fans that swear by them, and they manage to carve out their own weird niche even though they haven’t gained status with the sneakerhead community.

One of those sneakers is the Nike Footscape. A Nike sportswear release that offers a woven, moccasin-style upper sitting on top of a retro-inspired Nike running sole, the Footscape is a lightweight, unique sneaker that’s ideal for warmer months. read more


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Have Jordan “Lifestyle” Shoes Ever Not Been Trash?

Jordan Brand: makers of the great, and the terrible. They’re no stranger to the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Unfortunately, we’re discussing the lowest of lows today. To be more specific, we’re asking this: have Jordan “lifestyle” shoes ever not been trash?

The Jordan Express (pictured above) was recently announced, and it’s yet another lifestyle brick from a brand that’s produced some of the best shoes of all time. They’re “inspired” by the Jordan IV’s, but we’d be lying if we said we saw the similarities. read more


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This Just Might Be The Summer Of The Air Max

Every summer, there’s a style of shoe that rises above the rest. It becomes the shoe of the season, and is seen everywhere from street style shoots to the feet of your neighborhood fresh kid. It’s always fun to try and predict what the shoe of the summer will be … and in 2017 we’re calling that it’s gonna be an Air Max.

Why an Air Max, you might ask? Well, there’s a few reasons.

First off, it seems that sneakerheads are more excited about March’s Air Max Day this year than they have been in a while. Air Maxes are beginning to generate a great amount of hype again, and it’s not unreasonable to think that the Air Max Day hype will carry over into the summer months. read more


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