The Case For Investing In High-Quality Pieces

Everyone wants quality nowadays. Whether you’re in the market for a new pair of kicks, a new car, or a delicious lunch at a fancy-ass restaurant, quality is important. You’ll normally pay extra to get something that’s of a higher caliber and will last longer than the cheaper alternative.

So you don’t mind paying extra for something that’ll last. Great. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, allow me to present a radical though to you: have you ever considered investing in high-quality pieces for your wardrobe? read more


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Top 5 Sneaker Releases This Weekend

We’ve got a weekend full of heat ahead of us (we even listed what day each shoe is dropping in the descriptions), and the time is right for another edition of Top 5 Sneaker Releases This Weekend. Get your credit cards, Paypal accounts, and bots ready to go. Let’s get right into it.

5. Bait x Asics Gel Lyte III “Nightmare” (Saturday)

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Longtime Asics collaborator Bait comes correct with their latest Gel Lyte III. Featuring an upper constructed of premium materials, subtle hits of 3M, and a speckled midsole/translucent outsole, this is one of the cleanest Gel Lyte III collaborations in recent memory. read more


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Shameless Instagram Plug II

Hey there.

Yeah, I’m plugging again (cue Drake and Future’s “I’m The Plug). If you already follow the KicksOneTwo Instagram, thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated, and you can move on to another article. Feel free to read about the head-to head battle between Kanye and Drake’s recent sneaker releases, or the top 5 episodes of Sneaker Shopping. They’re just a little ways down the page.

If you don’t follow the KicksOneTwo Instagram, have a seat. I’m going to let you know exactly why you should (in great detail nonetheless). read more


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The Thrill of the Hunt

As many of you know, it’s the year of the Voss Boy. We’ve been out here staying hydrated by sipping on ice-cold Voss for a while now, and everyday more people are catching on. (Shoutout to everyone who sends me pictures of them drinking Voss. Keep ’em coming!!).

One of the reasons why Voss is so good, besides the fact that it’s unbelievably clean and fresh, is due to it’s rarity. (Voss Boys are very, very rare). You can’t expect to walk in to any old store and find Voss fully stocked. When I first started drinking Voss, it took me a little while to find a store close to me that carried Voss. Cub Foods, Super America, Walmart, and other local stores all did not have any Voss in stock. I was pumped once I finally found a store that carried it. read more


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Celebrity Sneaker Showdown: Adidas Yeezy 350 Boost vs Jordan OVO X

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It’s a battle for the ages. David and Goliath. Gatti and Ward. Hobbs and Whammer. The Yeezy 350 Boost and the OVO X.

This is like Celebrity Deathmatch, except we’re comparing sneakers instead of the celebrities themselves. In the red corner, we’ve got Kanye West‘s Adidas Yeezy 350 Boost. In the blue corner, we’ve got Drake‘s Jordan OVO X. They’ll go head to head for four rounds (four important categories: materials, comfort, wearability, and cultural significance), and only after that will a winner emerge. Alright, enough with the boxing analogies, let’s get to the first category in our sneaker showdown. read more


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Music Mondays: September 21st

For this edition of Music Mondays, we bring you a banger from Casey Veggies. Here’s “Anybody”.

Editor’s note: It seems like everyone’s talking about Drake and Future’s “What A Time To Be Alive” tape, so we thought it was only right to bring you something different. Be sure to check out (and buy) the project in the unlikely event you haven’t heard it yet!


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TCSAX 6: The Best One Yet?

It was a wonderful day, filled with sneakers, music, art, good food, good people, and excellent weather.

TCSAX 6 (the first ever outdoor TCSAX) went down behind Studiiyo23 yesterday, and it was one for the books. I’m proud to say that I’ve been to every single TCSAX (I’ve actually still got the shirt from the very first one), and this one just might have been the best one yet.

Why’s that, you might ask? It’s simple. The positive, upbeat, welcoming vibe that TCSAX has always been known for seemed to be even more prevalent than usual. Sure, packing the Cabooze is dope, and throwing an event in the Target Center is a big milestone for any business, but nothing beats shutting down a city street for the day to bring the community together. read more


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TCSAX 6 Guide

Today’s the day.

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Studiiyo23 is hosting the 6th installment of their Sneaker Art Xchange (TCSAX for short) from 12PM-6PM today, and it’s gearing up to be the best one yet. With sneakers, art, food, and music, there’s something for everyone.

KicksOneTwo has been in attendance at every single TCSAX to date, so we felt it was only right to give you a quick guide on how to have the best possible time. From what you can eat to what music you’ll get to listen to..we’ve got you covered. Read on, and find out everything you need to know about the premiere sneaker event in the Twin Cities! read more


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TONIGHT: Foolish Bastard Family At The Kitty Cat Klub

It’s the third Friday of the month, so you already know it’s time for the Foolish Bastard Family to take over the Kitty Cat Klub for their monthly residency. Foolish OG’s BVCKWOODS, Sajnt, and Connye will be spinning, and Spencer Joles will rock the mic as well. Doors are at 9 PM, and as usual, it’s only $3 to get in. Check the flyer below for more info, and be sure to stop through for what’s guaranteed to be a wavy evening.

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Yeezy Season 2 – Minneapolis Showing

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I spent the majority of Wednesday refreshing my email in hopes of receiving tickets to the Minneapolis Yeezy Season 2 showing. I finally got them later in the night (along with everyone else from Minnesota) and I was amped. Even though I had no clue what to expect, and had numerous questions since the whole event seemed rushed and very last minute, I was still excited to go.

We were granted a plus one, and my dad had expressed interested in going, so I decided to bring him along. He’s not the biggest Kanye fan, and he doesn’t like rap music at all, so I wasn’t sure what he would think, but I figured it would be interesting to get someone who wasn’t immersed in the culture’s thoughts on the show. read more


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