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14. 11. 201921. 11. 2019Product story

New Era and The North Face plant their flag on Mt. Everest

If you're starting to get cold, but don't want to buy a winter hat just yet, you should take a look at the new collection from New Era and The North Face. Can you think of anything better to fit your new 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket? This isn't the first collaboration (and probably the last one either) of the two brands. So what do New Era, the brand specialising in hats of every kind, and The North Face, which is synonymous with equipment for extreme conditions, have in common? Both of them are an unmi

13. 11. 201915. 11. 2019Culture

Meet Rudy, the sneaker de-constructor

Rudy's from Soul, South Korea. Along with his younger brother, he is a visual artist, but his main field of interest are sneakers, which he not only collects, but also deconstructs. Without a second of hesitation, Rudy Lim will disassemble your Travis Scott Jordans and create a unique sculpture out of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9ax76jit-Q Although you may consider it an art form, when Rudy aka Rudyindahouse started deconstructing sneakers, he didn't consider it to be a way to artistical

8. 11. 201918. 11. 2019Product story

Vans and outdoor brand VSSL present their collaborative collection

There's no need to introduce Vans. It's one of those brands, whose backstory is widely known. VSSL, on the other hand, is a brand that might be new to you. So why are you reading this? Well, Vans and VSSL just released a collaborative collection, and before we dive into it, let's talk about VSSL's founder for a second. VSSL Camp wasn't created with some sort of marketing strategy in mind. The founder of the brand, Todd Weimer, grew up in northern Canada, where he and his best friend used to create k

7. 11. 20197. 11. 2019Product story

1000sneakers.com – October

Like every month we bring you the summary of all posts from the 1000sneakers.com blog. Enjoy! JACK IS BACK WITH A PAIR OF VANS Read Buy at Footshopu INTO THE WILD WITH REEBOK Read Buy at Footshopu PHARRELL AND NIGO’S HUMAN MADE “LOVE” PACK BY ADIDAS Read Buy at Footshopu THROWBACK TO WOODSTOCK Read WE DID IT BETTER WITH ASICS AND WSS Read Credits: https://1000sneakers.com/

5. 11. 201918. 11. 2019Product story

Nike ACG winter preparations

The first Nike ACG pieces came out back in 1989. Footshop started selling clothes from this collection earlier this year. The new ACG collection is designed to withstand any kind of climate. Created and tested in Oregon, the clothes are designed to protect you from low temperatures and other signs of the winter season. So what can you find in this season's collection? The ACG Gore-Tex jacket is, thanks to its special technology, fully water and wind-resistant, while retaining its breathability – it

1. 11. 201911. 11. 2019Product story

Experience Woodstock with adidas UltraBoost x NiceKicks

The adidas UltraBoosts were first released in 2015, and, since then, the silhouette has become one of the most popular running sneakers, while also finding its place in the world of lifestyle shoes and everyday wear. Over the past four years, a wide range of improvements and changes were made on the shoe, but this time it returns in its completely original 1.0 version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9l5BuPfYrY In collaboration with the NiceKicks sneaker store, adidas is releasing the UltraBoosts

1. 11. 201915. 11. 2019Culture

From 50 pairs of sneakers to 4000 models

How would you label Footshop? A fast-growing startup? The biggest sneaker store in the Czech Republic? The only Czech supplier of Yeezy and other exclusive brands? A member of the adidas Consortium and Vans Vault family? A streetwear supplier that also delivers information about the whole culture surrounding it? Footshop is all of the above, but it wasn't always like that – let's take a look at the beginnings of Footshop. Our first store is celebrating its 5th year, so what better occasion to dive into Foo

24. 10. 201924. 10. 2019Product story

Walk your own path with the Home of Classics

Every pair of sneakers has its purpose. Some were made to play a tennis match in. Some were made for you to wreck during a festival. Some are for your daily commute and some just stay in your shoe rack. Some sneakers are here for you to record every one of your steps – the Home of Classics, for example. Everyone has that one pair of sneakers that they couldn't get themselves to throw away. I remember mine – they were five years old, had a hole above the toe, they were torn up because I didn't untie

22. 10. 201915. 11. 2019Product story

Every Kanye sneaker that came before the adidas Yeezy’s

Kanye's collaboration with adidas began in 2015. In the following years, it became a great example of a working relationship between a brand and a famous personality - just this year, sales of adidas Yeezy's are approximately 1.5 billion dollars. But before Kanye worked with adidas, he collaborated with numerous other brands and came up with quite a few sneakers. Let's take a closer look at them. Adidas Rod Laver (2005) After the release of his debut album in 2005, Kanye set up a meeting with adidas.

16. 10. 201924. 10. 2019Product story

The sneaker fakes that are so common even you or your friend might have owned a pair

Nike Air Max 90 ''Independence Day Pack'' This pair was first released in June 2013, just a couple of days before the 4th of July – the US Independence Day. To match the occasion, three color combinations of thy Hyperfused Air Max 90's were made – white, red and navy blue, and they featured a United States flag. I remember a whole wave of fakes in a wide variety of colors – neon green, pink, black and different shades of red. All of them were, naturally, adorned with the United States flag. via UpSca

16. 10. 201916. 10. 2019Product story

Behind the scenes: ASICS Structured to move

We showed you the final outcome – fifty seconds of video that tell the story of a product, but behind those fifty seconds are hours of planning, shooting and postproduction. Mark Bornemissza, Footshop's Brand coordinator for Hungaria prepared a video to accompany the ASICS GEL-Kinsei OG silhouette. In this interview, he'll explain more about the process of making the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhHdeoMo8FQ Where did you search for inspiration for the video? Mark: I was inspired direct