The Lowdown On TCSAX 7

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It’s almost that time of year again.

That’s right, the 7th installment of the Twin City Sneaker Art Exchange is almost upon us, and it’s  a can’t-miss event for any Minnesota sneakerhead, music lover, or art aficionado. Taking place on April 10th at the Mayo Clinic Square from 12-6 PM, everything great about sneakers and sneaker culture will be under one roof.

In the market to buy, sell, or trade some kicks? There will be tables full of them. Want to hear some dope local music? Several artists from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area will be blessing the mic. Love art? Local artists will have their wares on display. There will also be giveaways from both local and national brands. read more


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TONIGHT: UTPT Release Party @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall

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Tonight at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall, Why Khaliq and the FREEliving crew are celebrating the release of his new Under The Perspective Tree (or UTPT for short) EP with a BANGER of a show.

Besides Khaliq playing all the joints from UTPT for the first time, you’ll also be treated to sets from Greg Grease, Tomorrow Genius, Lexii Aliijai and CamOnClouds. Tickets are only $7 advance (click here to cop) or $10 at the door. Doors are at 9PM. See you there!


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The A$AP Rocky x Guess Collection Is Fire

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We’re unabashed A$AP Rocky fans here at KicksOneTwo. As far as we’re concerned, Lord Flacko can do no wrong in fashion or music. So you already know that we’ve been loving what we’ve seen of his collaboration with Guess. Including oversized denim jackets, striped t-shirts and overalls plus much more, the collection is set to hit stores on February 16th. Haven’t seen any of the pieces yet? Here’s a few photos from the recently released lookbook for your viewing pleasure. read more


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Check Out Why Khaliq’s “UTPT” EP

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Yesterday the homie Why Khaliq dropped his much-anticipated “Under The Perspective Tree” (or UTPT for short) EP. With the project garnering attention from national blogs like Pigeons and Planes, and Khaliq’s signature thoughtful and technical raps, it’s not something you want to miss.

And that’s not even all. UTPT also boasts features from CamOnClouds and Lisa Lonewolf, as well as production from Lelan Foley.

Stream the project below, and be sure to head to the Amsterdam Bar on the 23rd for the official release party/show (details here). read more


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The 3 Worst Air Jordan Slang Terms

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Sneakerheads love making up nicknames. If they’re passionate about something, they’ll nickname it a million different ways, and think of even more ways to say it. This is one of the great things about the sneaker game: the slang. It’s unique, and you won’t find anything like it anywhere else.

However, like with all forms of dialect, there are a few downsides to this slang. In the sneaker dialect, it’s the nicknames some use to describe Air Jordans. There’s a plethora of names, both bad and good, but we picked out the three worst ones, and listed them in order. Let’s get right to it. read more


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Trends/Brands You’ll See In The Twin Cities This Year

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Whoever said things come to the Midwest last clearly hasn’t been to the Twin Cities. We have our own unique style here, and generally buck trends in favor of being unique in our clothing choices.

However, trends catch on everywhere eventually, and there are a few that you’re bound to see around these parts sometime in 2016 (if you haven’t already). Here’s a short list of trends/brands that you’re bound to see in the Twin Cities this year.

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Arguably the hottest brand of 2015, Palace is gradually making its way into MSP. There’s been a core group of Supreme lovers (especially in the Uptown area) for several years now, but over the last few months, there have been a few Palace sightings as well (I’m actually wearing a Palace shirt while typing this). If you’re already into Supreme or any other “skate” brand, or if you’re an Ian Connor disciple, you’ll be throwing on a garment with a tri-ferg logo or a P somewhere on it sooner rather than later. read more


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Sunday Sneaker Ramblings Vol. VIII

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It’s a week of 2016 firsts over here at KicksOneTwo.

On Friday, we had our first shameless Instagram plug of the year and today we’re hitting you with the first edition of Sunday Sneaker Ramblings you’ll see in 2016. If you’re not familiar with the segment, here’s a quick rundown: I share my unfiltered thoughts on any and everything that I found interesting that went on in the sneaker world this last week. Get it? Got it? Good. Let’s get right to it.

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We’ve gotta start off with the biggest sneaker news of the week, the official unveiling of the Jordan XXX. Although the shoe isn’t much in the way of street style looks, that’s not what it was made for. It’s designed to be a premium performance shoe, and from the news we’ve heard about it, it appears to be just that. Only time will tell if it’ll be a classic, but it is certainly one of the best shoes on the market. Last year’s XXIX was one of the best performance basketball shoes ever (if you think otherwise, smack yourself), and the XXX should be able to carry on the torch. read more


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Kith x Adidas Tubular Doom = *insert fire emoji’s*

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Adidas is the hottest brand out there right now. (Word to the homie Jahmade). Kith and Ronnie Fieg, despite rumors of having fell off, are still killing it. (Word to Jahmade, again).

On Thursday, King Ronald himself *in my best Ross Dwyer hypebeast-voice impression* dropped another bomb on IG. This time, coming in the form of a teaser for an upcoming Kith x Adidas collaboration. This Kith x Adidas Tubular Doom, shown above, features an all heathered grey Primeknit upper with black side paneling and heel supports. Kith’s signature “Just Us” slogan is featured prominently on the back heels. read more


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Shameless Instagram Plug V

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It’s only been a few weeks since the last one…but we’re here plugging our Instagram again. New year, new jawnz…and the last few jawnz we’ve thrown up are fire. We’ve got a wavy new watermark as well. Don’t believe us? Check below for proof, but make sure you’re in a cool and dry area first. The fire we’re about to bless your screen with might just set your machine ablaze, and we can’t be held responsible for any damage. read more


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