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Footshop Local Artist #1

It’s great that the community surrounding Footshop is full of exceptional talent. What’s even better is when we’re able to get together with these artists and create something. Right now, we’re releasing the first collection from the Footshop Local Artist series, which was taken care of by photographer Tomáš Třeštík and street artist Jozef Dian from Life is Porno. Take a look at how it turned out. CHECK THE LOCAL ARTIST COLLECTION ONLINE

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Let’s finally get rid of prejudice

Traditionally, June belongs to the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community. And just like last year, Footshop expresses its full support to those of us that face rejection and contempt from individuals, groups, and even state apparatus. We’re all different. And Footshop is a platform that can advocate for these differences. Explicitly or passively, we try to make the environment we engage in diverse, enriching, and open to discussion that will hopefully lead to an understanding betw

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Lego’s online at Footshop, go relive a part of your childhood

50 pairs of sneakers in stock and one employee? A lot of things have changed since then. We’re older, more experienced and our sneaker collections are bigger. Much bigger. But sneakers aren’t the only thing we have a ton of at home. We collect loads of things - from flowers to tourist stamps to Lego. Which is something you can now find on our online store. Everyone played with Lego when they were kids. But when we turned older, it suddenly became less attractive in favour of parties and concerts. I myse

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Are sneakers and #sustainability compatible?

Take this article as a kind of precursor, because in the following months, we’ll be taking a closer look at what individual brands are doing to make their mark on the environment as little as possible. So are sneakers and sustainability compatible? Yes. For example, making sneakers out of waste or recycled materials, as well as raising awareness is becoming a popular brand strategy. Unfortunately, these strategies are often a one-time thing, and in the long run have a positive influence on the brand’

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Asics’ boom of 2019

I’ve given a fair bit of thought regarding the boom that Asics sneakers had in 2019 - was it something I convinced myself was true while or is the Japanese sneaker game taking over modern trends? After evaluating the situation, I concluded that Asics is on the rise, and in this article, you’ll find out why. The shift in the perception of Asics I’m not saying that until recently, no one really paid attention to Asics. But I’m certain that the number of people that would rank Asics among the top 5 stre

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From lawyer to fashion designer: the story of Y-3

Footshop’s history is filled with great moments. Today, we want to remember 2016, when legendary Japanese fashion designer, Yohji Yamamoto made his first appearance on our online store with a Y-3 collection Yohji Yamamoto Yohji was born in 1943. After he finished law school, he decided it wasn’t for him and instead, jumped headfirst into the world of fashion. This wasn’t that big of a jump, considering his mom was a seamstress with her own shop in Tokyo, so Yohji decided to help her with her business

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1000sneakers: The best of April

This post heavily features products from adidas’ highest product line - the adidas Consortium. This April, our web 1000sneakers introduced the limited adidas x Kasina Terrex Free Hiker and the double release adidas x Extra Butter. It’s a double release because, apart from a modified version of the SC Premiere silhouette, it also features a pair of slides, both of which are bound to come in handy in the coming months. So if you’re missing a fresh pair of sneakers right now, you know what to do. Here’s an

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The match that created the world’s most expensive sneakers: Michael Jordan’s Flu Game

“We were having breakfast and it was already apparent that Michael wasn’t OK, so we were all thinking about whether he would be able to play that evening,” recalls Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. Despite this, Jordan entered the finals game against the Utah Jazz, and that’s how one of the most famous sporting events in history, dubbed the Flu Game, was born, along with the world’s most expensive sneakers, but we’ll get into that shortly. Waking up from a dream The 1997 NBA finals included 7 game

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Every day is a bonus. Celebrate Earth Day with our new collection!

As every year, the 22nd of April is dedicated to celebrating our planet. For this special occasion, we’re sending out a collection inspired by the rapidly approaching return to normal life, which we’re all looking forward to like it was Christmas. Before we show you the collection, we’d like to point one thing out. During the time we’ve had to spend isolated in our apartments, our planet has been having a great time. Really. So please remember to keep our return to the outside world as environmentally c

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We’re sending Footshop facemasks for free this weekend

The fight against COVID-19 is happening globally, and as such, has had an impact at Footshop as well. Our warehouse adheres to strict hygienic guidelines, and everyone who can is working from home at the moment. We care about your health and safety, which is why you can get a free facemask with order from Footshop during this weekend. We have already given 200 branded facemasks to our employees, and 800 will be enclosed to random orders this Saturday and Sunday. The rest of the branded facemasks (

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A Duck Camo Easter: sneakerhead Easter eggs

The egg-painting tradition can be approached in various ways. Some people opt to use the classic, time-tested techniques, while others transfer their hobby into the Easter tradition. The quarantine is nearing its end, but we’ve still got some time ahead of us. So go check out our tips on what to do to keep yourself entertained at home. See ya.

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1000sneakers updated – the Czech sneaker bible’s new outfit

The internet is quite saturated with blogs about sneakers, but a lot of them don't offer anything unique - which is why you should be excited for the local project, called 1000sneakers. Footshop has a close relationship with 1000sneakers, with several members of the Footshop crew playing an important role in it. Lately, the 1000sneakers website went through extensive updates, switching to a new platform and improving the visual attributes. The site is now more user-friendly, so you can easily browse thr

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