Point of View

Maybe you have a pair of sneakers you’re not enamored with anymore. Maybe a new pair you want is dropping and you don’t have the cash to go get it. Maybe you really want something that’s been sold out for a long time. Maybe you just want to switch things up a bit.

What do those four things have in common? They’re all a good time to look at trading some of your kicks. Trading can be a nice alternative to buying and selling, as there’s usually no money involved, and both parties come out of the deal with something that they wanted. read more

Lunarlon and Boost.

If you’re well-versed in running shoes, they’re the two types of foam cushioning that come to mind when you’re in the market for a soft-feeling and comfortable sneaker. But which one is better? Is it the long-standing Nike staple or the new Adidas challenger? We’ll compare them and decide on a winner right here and now. Tie up your comfiest pair, because we’re going to go ahead and get right to it.

First, we’ll start by seeing what each company has to say about their signature brand of foam. read more

Your homies. Your crew. The squad. The team. Gang gang gang. Whatever term you use to describe them, I’m talking about your friends.

If you’re lucky enough to have a close-knit group of friends, there’s a good chance that you’re probably into at least a few of the same things, and if you’re reading this article there’s a pretty good chance that you (and by association your friends) are into sneakers. So what am I getting at here, you ask? I’m here to tell you about the joy of helping your friends get sneakers. Sure, you want to get whatever new release you have your eyes on, but if one of the homies wants it too, throw them an oop every once in a while. read more

Finessing the plug. A topic as old as time itself. Maybe you’ve got a way with words, or maybe you’re just a sneaky bastard. Whatever it may be, you’ve likely finessed the plug at least once or twice in your life.

While finessing the plug is somewhat normal when you’re in the market for a quarter or a half, it’s not something that you should be doing when you’re in the market for the newest Jordan I or whatever Adidas Kanye had on his feet last week (oh you hypebeast, you). read more

If you were in the market for a pair of “Chicago” Jordan I’s this weekend, you already know how it went. Everyone from your friends to your neighbor’s mother to your 7th grade math teacher were in the market for a pair. The promise of remastered quality on a classic sneaker was hard for even the most casual sneakerhead to ignore.

The hype was so real that Nike even canceled the online release (along with the release of the “Pinnacle” I’s) to ensure that they weren’t all snapped up by bots. Sizes were very limited in Minnesota, and those lucky folks with winning raffle tickets must have felt like they were holding a Golden Ticket for Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. read more

The jogger pant. An essential in many wardobes. Goes great with all kinds of kicks.

Yes, the jogger pant is a staple piece in street and sneaker culture. But where do they stand? A few years back, they were a must-have item. Nowadays everyone from Abercrombie to True Religion makes them, and you can find them on clearance at your local TJ Maxx or Marshalls.

The question then arises: Are they still relevant? Do they have the same pull they did back when they came storming on the scene? It’s an interesting question, and one that deserves further investigating. read more

After a long hiatus…it’s finally back! Welcome to our third installment of “Community Opinion”, where we get the opinions of people in the know about various topics, from sneakers to streetwear to music.

This time, we’re discussing clothes. Favorite clothes to be specific. This edition’s question was “What’s your favorite piece of clothing and why?” Answers were varied, both in length and selected items, making for a great variety of opinions. Just like last time, you can hit the links to check out anyone’s Twitter or Instagram, and any relevant affiliations they have will be listed as well. read more

It’s that time of the week again.

Friday morning is upon us, and there’s a weekend full of heat right around the corner. With all the dope shoes releasing this weekend, it’s only right to bring you a list (in order, of course) of the top 5 sneaker releases this weekend. Enjoy!

5. Nike Kyrie I “Wolf Grey” 

Although signature basketball shoes aren’t nearly what they used to be, the Kyrie 1 is an exception. It’s a clean, well-thought out shoe at a great price point, and this simple wolf grey and white colorway just might be the best one yet. read more

I think it’s time to expand my horizons, as far as writing goes.

“What are you talking about?” you may be saying. “What do you mean, expand your horizons?”

It’s actually pretty simple. I’m just going to write about more topics when it strikes my fancy.

When I started this website over a year ago, I wanted to create a place on the internet that produced content that was relative to the Twin Cities sneaker head. Everyone from the die-hard collector to the kid with a passing interest in sneakers would be able to read and enjoy any of the content on the page. This is still the mission. read more

Hypothetical situation: Your house/apartment is burning down. If you live with anyone else, they’ve gotten out safe, and you’ve taken most of your stuff out with you…except for your shoes. And you’re running low on time. Like really low on time. You’ve got just enough time to go back in and get three pairs of your kicks out. What would you take? Well, if I could only save three shoes out of my whole collection, these are the shoes that I’d pick.

1. Jordan I “Bred”  read more