streda 27. októbra 2010

boxfresh

Boxfresh footwear

The Boxfresh sneakers had one of the best exhibitions at Sneakerness in Vienna,
definitely one of those brands I would buy a pair immediately!
This is how modern sneakers should look like:
classic touch, modern outlines, comfy on feet..








creative recreation

Creative Recreation footwear




clae

CLAE footwear



supra skytop



SUPRA footwear

gravis @ freshlabels










nike dunk high @ freshlabels







sneakerness event ~ vienna 2010










RECAP by Sneakerized
RECAP + GALLERY

FB Gallery by Sneakerness
GALLERY

pondelok 11. októbra 2010

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneaker_(footwear)

Sneakers are footwear of flexible material, typically featuring a sole made of rubber. The upper part is made of leather or canvas. Sneakers were originally sporting apparel, but are today worn much more widely as casual footwear. They are now widely popular.

The British English equivalent of "sneaker" is "trainer" in its modern meaning; however, the traditional "sneaker" (pictured) is closer to the British "plimsoll". In some urban areas in the United States, the slang for sneakers is kicks. In Hiberno-English and Australian English the term is runners. In South African English the term used is takkies.

Sneakers have become an important part of hip hop culture since the 70s. Presently, numerous rappers sign million dollar deals with major brands such as Nike, Adidas or Puma to promote their shoes. Sneaker collectors, called "Sneakerheads", use sneakers as fashionable items. Artistically-modified sneakers can sell for upwards of $500.

The name derives from the fact that the rubber soles made the shoes noiseless.[1] The term "sneaker" itself was first used in 1887 by Boston Journal of Education:[2]

“It is only the harassed schoolmaster who can fully appreciate the pertinency of the name boys give to tennis shoes — sneakers.”

The British English term "trainer" derives from "training shoe."

Popular brands include Nike, Adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Converse, PUMA, Shaq, Asics, C1rca, Etnies, Skechers, Vans, Clicks Fashion etc.

* High-tops cover the ankle.
* Low-tops do not cover the ankle.
* Mid-cut are in-between high-tops and low-tops.
* Sneaker boots extend to the calf.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneakerhead

Sneaker collecting

A sneakerhead is a person who owns multiple pairs of shoes as a form of collection and fashion. It is often manifested by the use of shoes primarily made for sports, such as tennis or basketball, as normal everyday clothing. The birth of sneakerhead culture in the US came in the late 1980s and can be attributed to two major sources: basketball and hip hop music, whilst in Europe sneakerheads draw their inspirations from soccer, fashion, and a wider range of music styles.

In the US, the boom of signature basketball shoes in the late 1980s provided the sheer variety necessary for a collecting subculture, while the Hip-Hop movement gave the sneakers their street value as status symbols.[1]

Often, sneakerheads started by buying shoes that are general releases, or just buying a pair of shoes that they thought were interesting. Some started by seeing a pair of shoes they wanted when they were a kid. If their interests increase over time, they have a potentially highly expensive hobby on their hands with sneakers ranging in price from around a hundred dollars to thousands of dollars for a single pair. Some begin to look for examples of everything. Others just look to collect all of the shoes of a particular set. Popular collections include Jordans, Dunks, Reebok Pumps, Nike Air Max, among others.

Shoes that have the most value are usually exclusive or limited editions. These shoes normally have some sort of theme, or they were made only in limited numbers. Many manufacturers since the 1980s have started releasing "exclusives" in an attempt to boost sales of more expensive product by giving them rarity value. Stores such as Flight Club and Premium laces in NYC offer rare and exclusive sneakers, and take inventory in from the general public selling them for a percentage of the profit. Recently, sneaker customs, or one-of-a-kind sneakers that have been hand-painted, have become popular as well. Companies such as Nike and Reebok also have custom shops now where the user can choose from color, custom lettering, and materials that they want, and they will be custom made for a flat rate.




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http://sneakernews.com/
http://www.complex.com/SNEAKERS
http://www.sneakerobsession.com/
http://www.schuh.co.uk/