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KENZO was founded in Paris, 1970, when Japanese designer Kenzo Takada opened his first boutique in Galerie Vivienne. For half a century he’s been passing on positive energy and liberty through fashion that celebrates nature and cultural diversity. Today, we’re talking about a premium brand that has been a member of LVHM among brands such as Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Marc Jacobs since 1993. This year, KENZO reaffirmed their partnership with Californian brand Vans, which is only 4 years older, and prepared

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Sneakers among other things are also often rainbow-colored during June. I can personally say that sneakers related to Pride month are some of the most wearable iterations of the classic silhouettes. It’s because the plan is usually very simple - a reliable silhouette in a white colorway with a rainbow pattern or motif on top. And what more do you really need? First, I’ll quickly try to disprove the myth that pride sneaker collections are only for members of the LGBTQ community, by telling my personal st

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We have gathered the best releases of May on our partner blog 1000sneakers. Kovo has taken a closer look at the new Yeezy and introduced our collection dedicated to the celebration of Earth Day. You can also find a great tip for ideal hiking sneakers. So read about what you are interested in! Yeezy is back! READ THE ARTICLE Proper hiking sneakers READ THE ARTICLE Earth Day with Footshop READ THE ARTICLE Reebok´s flagship READ THE ARTICLE

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According to The Robin Report, approximately 70 % of customers under 35 want brands to behave more responsibly to our planet. This is one of the reasons we’ve prepared a series of articles explaining some of the biggest brand’s plans for the future. First off - adidas. Adidas takes this topic very seriously. The brand’s goals for the future include making sneakers purely from sustainable materials. This might seem like a long shot, but keep reading to find out how adidas is on the road to become the mos

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There’s no need to introduce Vans. California, 1966, skateboarding. These iconic waffle-soled sneakers have successfully maintained their popularity over the years. However, the name Fergus Purcell is not that widely known - at least in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. And the British artist/graphic designer likes it that way. Even so, he’s a respected figure in high-fashion streetwear, as proved by his work with Marc by Marc Jacobs or his own brand, Aries. Now, you can find Fergus’s and Vans’ psyche

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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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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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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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The brand Columbia has a fairly interesting history. Back in 1937, Paul and Marie Lamform, on the run from Nazi Germany, fleed to Portland, where they founded a small business making hats. The name of the company comes from the nearby river bearing the same name. The company’s global prosperity was achieved by Paul and Marie’s daughter, Gert Boyle and her husband. In 1960, the Columbia Hat Company changed its name and range of products, becoming the Columbia Sportswear Company. At the same time, Gert becam

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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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If you don’t recognize the name Sean Wotherspoon, it’s time to make amends. Sean is the co-founder of Round Two, which has multiple stores across the USA, equipped with vintage clothing and sneakers. Round Two also functions as a consignment store for the latest releases of Supreme and similar “resell” brands.  Sean also won this year’s annual Air Max Day challenge from Nike - the way it works is as follows: Nike picks 10 creative people to design their own version of the Air Maxes and then people

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Do the Right Thing (1989) Since Spike Lee worked with Nike on their Jordan ad campaigns, it was no surprise that the shoes also made occasional appearances in his movies. One of the most iconic moments comes from the movie Do The Right Thing. One of the characters, called Buggin Out, has his brand new White Cement Air Jordan 4’s stepped on by a passerby, and if you can’t already guess what happens next, just watch the video below. In 2017, a pair of 4’s that is identical to the ones seen in the movie wa

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