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29 December 2022
Inflation in the sneaker industry in 2022 how the prices of our favorites sneakers are affected ?
- Posted By : Charly
At a time where we talk about economic crisis, inflation and potential recession, the sneaker market is no exception.
When money loses its value, prices go up. This is a known economic mechanism of our capitalist era, but this is never pleasant from a consumer point of view.
This year, we have seen the price of the most iconic sneakers slowly but surely increase.
But how much have our favorite sneakers gone up ? Has the inflation affected the global sneaker market or just certain continents ?
To answer these questions, we will simply use the sneaker data from our website and go back in time to find a price difference.
Since some limited or special releases can have a punctually high prices (due to materials, accessories, etc.), we will focus on general releases.
We will also select silhouettes with a high number of releases in the last 2 years that have had a consistent demand.
Price evolution of the Nike Air Force 1 Low 07 'Triple White'
Let's start with a timeless classic the Nike Air Force 1 Low 07 'Triple White' (Men's pair).
There is a +20 for all 3 currencies Euro, Dollars and Pounds since 2020.
The price increase is not limited to this colorway but affects all Nike Air Force 1 releases.
Personally, I always had in mind the price of 100€ for an Air Force 1 'non limited', the cursor is now moved to 120€.
Price evolution of the Air Jordan 1 Mid
The Air Jordan 1 Mid and its promotion by Jordan brand for several years now is our second usecase.
To highlight the price increase this time, we compared the Air Jordan 1 Mid 'Bred' (2020) vs Air Jordan 1 Mid 'Lakers' (2022).
We see an increase of 10€ in Europe, 10$ in the USA and 20£ for our friends in the UK.
This change has not been sudden for this silhouette as numerous limited releases and collaborations have dropped into the market with higher prices increasing the perceived value of the model over time.
Price evolution of the Air Jordan 1 High Retro OG
The coveted silhouette of collectors, resellers and Michael Jordan fans, the Air Jordan 1 High Retro OG shows an inflation from 6 to 18%.
Between the famous 'Mocha' of 2020 and the 'Gorge Green' released this month, we notice an increase of 10$ for the US (5,8%), 20€ for Europe (12,5%) and almost 25£ in the UK (17,8%).
I remember rumors at the beginning of this year (around March) saying that the new retail price of the Air Jordan 1 High Retro OG should go from 170$ to 180$ in the US during the holiday season.
Just before that, the price in Europe pumped from 160€ to 170€ (£140 to 155£ in the UK) in January 2022 catching up the US a little late. The 2 first releases at that price being the 'Atmosphere' and the 'Dark Marina Blue'.
Finally, the price took its current level (180$/180$/165£) earlier than expected this summer with the Air Jordan 1 High Retro OG 'Taxi'.
In the end, that's a double inflation in one year for EU & the UK.
With Nike still the undisputed leader in 2022 of the sneaker market, inflation is not just for the Swoosh brand.
Price evolution of the adidas Originals Stan Smith
To complete this study, we looked at one of the timeless pairs at adidas: the adidas Stan Smith 'White Green'.
This time around, there's a $20 increase in the US, €15 in Europe, and £10 in the UK.
In the US, the price has increased from $80 to $85 between 2020 and 2021 and jumped to $100 in 2022.
This increase also affects several models of the 3 stripes brand in a difficult context where Kanye West is out of the equation and where the collaboration with Balenciaga was paused following the scandal of their last advertising campaign.
Price evolution of the New Balance 550
Finally, let's take a look at New Balance which has returned to the center of the sneaker market in recent years.
The New Balance 550 with its retro minimalist look, basketball and lifestyle at the same time, is one of the big successes of this year.
Comparing the prices of the New Balance 550 'White Black' (2021) with the New Balance 550 'Marquette' released last November, we see that the American market is resisting for the Boston-based brand since the price remained at $109.99 in the US.
On the other hand, there is a clear increase in Europe (+30€) and in the UK (+30£), which gives us a progression of +25% (EU) to 30% (UK).
The rise in prices affects of course other popular models : Nike Dunk, Nike Air Max 1, adidas Ultra Boost, etc. Clothing is also affected with The North Face Nuptse Jackets for example which jumped from 250 to 330€ in a few years.
To conclude, the inflation is real and particularly hard this year. I think we all know that already, but looking at the numbers with a little perspective brings it back to the reality of the market. It’s hard for the pocket money and I guess we all spend more wisely now.
It is still a little early to see the impact of this inflation on the sneaker market.
Nevertheless, we can see a more limited anguish on the part of consumers, less releases that are no longer sold out in 5 minutes and a higher number of products that last until the sale periods.
Buying your pair of sneakers at the best time and at the best price is exactly the service we try to deliver here for almost 10 years now.
These 100% customized web pages are here to aggregate a maximum of data in one place and simplify your daily sneaker life.
As for the prices, we'll keep a close eye on it all in 2023.
25 December 2022
Air Jordan 2 Retro Chicago 2022 review and on feet look
- Posted By : Charly
Opinions have always been divided on the Air Jordan 2 silhouette in the sneaker community for a long time.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2022, Jordan Brand tried to bring hype again on the second Jordan signature shoe with collaboration such as Off-White, J Balvin, A Ma Maniere, Maison Château Rouge, and Union LA.
Closing this year, the Air Jordan 2 returns in the OG 'Chicago' colorway.
Originally released in 1986, Nike wanted to do something different after the huge success of the Air Jordan 1 High.
Inspired by dress shoes, the Air Jordan 2 was designed by Peter Moore and Bruce Kilgore with the ambition to go beyond the basketball court.
This 2022 re-edition stays close to the original including
- Premium leather (Made in Italy back in the days)
- Faux lizard skin
- Sleek lines
- No swoosh
- OG Box design with the Air Jordan Wings logo on the top
The box also includes a booklet which describes the Nike-Air technology and all the strong points of the shoe.
About the sizing, it's true to size, so we recommend to get your regular Jordan/Nike size.
Quality is pretty much on point on these, and the comfort is quite good for a Jordan retro.
Already marked history in 1987, the Air Jordan 2 Retro 'Chicago' were on Michael Jordan's feet when he won the NBA All Star Dunk Contest that year.
If you are a fan of MJ, especially of the colorways he actually wore during his career, then this release will be a no brainer.
The Air Jordan 2 Retro 'Chicago' is set to drop on Friday December, 30th at a retail price of €199.99/£179.95/$200
It will also be available for the full family including Women's & Kids sizes.
23 December 2022
Official Jordan Retro Collection: Spring 2023
- Posted By : Hatim
Jordan brand is ready for 2023 !
First unveiled during a SNKRS Live, now through the official Nike Newsroom, we got a beautiful rotation of Air Jordan retros for the next Spring.
The silhouettes are confirmed for 2023 but we don't exactly know the EU/US dates so we prefere not to give you false hope.
Check out the photos below, and, as you understood, these Air Jordan Retros start releasing begining of January 2023 at select retailers and Nike stores worldwide.
Jordan 1
Air Jordan 1 High 85 'Black White'
Color: Black/Summit White
Style Code: BQ4422-001
Color: Black/Summit White
Style Code: BQ4422-001
Air Jordan 1 High OG 'True Blue'
Colorway: True Blue/White-Cement Grey
Style Code: DZ5485-410
Colorway: True Blue/White-Cement Grey
Style Code: DZ5485-410
Women's Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Reverse Laney'
Colorway: Game Royal/Varsity Maize/Sail-Black-Fire Red
Style Code: FD2596-700
Colorway: Game Royal/Varsity Maize/Sail-Black-Fire Red
Style Code: FD2596-700
Air Jordan 1 High OG 'White Cement'
Colorway: Tech Grey/Muslin-Black-White
Style Code: DZ5485-052
Colorway: Tech Grey/Muslin-Black-White
Style Code: DZ5485-052
Jordan 2
Air Jordan 2 'Lucky Green'
Colorway: White/Lucky Green-Sail-Light Steel Grey
Style Code: DR8884-103
Colorway: White/Lucky Green-Sail-Light Steel Grey
Style Code: DR8884-103
Women's Air Jordan 2 'Craft'
Colorway: Sail/Desert-Sunset Haze-Muslin-Light Steel Grey
Style Code: DX4400-118
Colorway: Sail/Desert-Sunset Haze-Muslin-Light Steel Grey
Style Code: DX4400-118
Jordan 3
Air Jordan 3 'White Cement Reimagined'
Colorway: Summit White/Fire Red-Black-Cement Grey
Style Code: DN3707-100
Colorway: Summit White/Fire Red-Black-Cement Grey
Style Code: DN3707-100
Jordan 4
Women's Air Jordan 4 'Seafoam'
Colorway: White/Seafoam-Dark Ash-Neutral Grey
Style Code: AQ9129-103
Colorway: White/Seafoam-Dark Ash-Neutral Grey
Style Code: AQ9129-103
Air Jordan 4 SE Craft 'Photon Dust'
Colorway: Photon Dust/Pale Vanilla
Style Code: DV3742-021
Colorway: Photon Dust/Pale Vanilla
Style Code: DV3742-021
Jordan 5
Women's Air Jordan 5 'Dunk On Mars'
Colorway: Martian Sunrise/Black-Fire Red-Muslin-Bright Mandarin
Style Code: DD9336-800
Colorway: Martian Sunrise/Black-Fire Red-Muslin-Bright Mandarin
Style Code: DD9336-800
Air Jordan 5 'UNC'
Colorway: University Blue/Black-White
Style Code: DV1310-401
Style Code: DV1310-401
Air Jordan 5 'Aqua'
Colorway: Black/Aquatone-Taxi
Style Code: DD0587-047
Colorway: Black/Aquatone-Taxi
Style Code: DD0587-047
Jordan 6
Air Jordan 6 'Cool Grey'
Colorway: White/Medium Grey-Cool Grey
Style Code: CT8529-100
Colorway: White/Medium Grey-Cool Grey
Style Code: CT8529-100
Jordan 9
Air Jordan 9 'Light Olive'
Colorway: Black/Bright Concord-Light Olive-Aquatone
Style Code: CT8019-034
Colorway: Black/Bright Concord-Light Olive-Aquatone
Style Code: CT8019-034
Jordan 13
Air Jordan 13 'Playoffs'
Color: Black/True Red-White
Style Code: 414571-062
Jordan 14
Women's Air Jordan 14 Low 'Metallic Silver'
Colorway: Metallic Silver/Fire Red-Wolf Grey-Black
Style Code: DH4121-060
Colorway: Metallic Silver/Fire Red-Wolf Grey-Black
Style Code: DH4121-060
07 December 2022
Slam Jam x Nike Air Force 1 White on feet look
- Posted By : Charly
When it comes to sneakers collaboration, we generally see 2 different design scenarios.
The brand wants to introduce a new silhouette on the market and uses the collaboration to mark the occasion.
The second case is about revisiting an iconic classic style to keep or bring the hype again on it.
With its latest partnership on the Slam Jam x Nike Air Force 1 'White', the famous Italian retailer chose the second path.
This scenario might seem easier at first but it's not.
It's hard to make a classic, it's even harder to revisit one.
Especially since collaborations became a huge marketing trend, we all saw that this is not anymore a sufficient condition for them to sell out well.
Slam Jam & Nike did a perfect job on this release with a lot of cool details which stay true to the store's history & vision.
This is not just another colorway applied to your usual AF1 silhouette.
A premium leather upper with suede detailing on the quarters in a summit white color is a perfect execution of the 'so different, so similar' concept.
My favorite update on the Slam Jam x Nike Air Force 1 is from far the perforated toe box with the Slam Jam logo stamped.
The pair also includes extra eyelets of different forms and an original double lacing system.
The upside down "Nike Air" Logo at the back reminds me of their previous Nike Blazer collaboration with the reverse swoosh on the side.
These materials and the classic air cushioning make it more comfortable than regular Air Force 1 releases.
Finally, the box is fully customized inspired once again by that Milan to NYC vibes that Slam Jam’s founder Luca Benini experienced in the mid-1980s.
In terms of sizing, the Nike Air Force 1 sometimes tends to size a little big.
On this one, it did not feel that way at all so I would recommend to go true to size.
The collaboration includes another 'Black' colorway which will be available in early January.
The raffle for the 'White' ones is now open and closing soon.
Shipping will be available worldwide.
All releases details & links are live in our release page.
If you missed our unboxing, check this article.
Waiting for that W, enjoy our on feet look with more pictures below.
.jpg "Drake NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 Certified Lover Boy")
06 December 2022
Drake NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 Certified Lover Boy
- Posted By : Hatim
Drake dropped “Certified Lover Boy” album over a year ago and since that day everyone is
waiting for the Air Force 1. But no sign of them during the whole year.
We only
got the Nocta x Nike Hot Step Air Terra and one tease of the AF1 by the artist.
We heard
about manufacturing issues on the “Love you forever” and the hearts but we don’t
really know why it took so long, all the fans are dying waiting for these !
Anyway, here we are now with a confirmed date for this end of 2022.
At first
sight, we just look at a standard Air Force 1 Triple White but in hand we
actually notice some differences.
This is the strength of Nike when it comes to
collaborate, they can take a simple and well known silhouette and make it
special for the occasion. It can be obvious but also very subtle.
Talking
about subtle things, the outsole around the heel and toe are usually stars and
for this edition we have hearts. Nice touch isn’t it ?
Another
detail we all saw when the first images leaked, the midsole. We usually have
AIR written over there but this time we have “Love you forever” in a script
font.
The “AIR” can be found inside the midsole though.
The main
difference we notice at the upper of the shoe compared to the classic triple
white is the texture.
Here we have a high quality tumbled leather. Everyone can
notice the grain is more visible than on the classic AF1 and still very soft especially
on the toe.
Inside the
shoe you have white premium leather on the sock liner instead of standard mesh
and the insole is in Cobalt Tint with Nocta and Nike logos.
For the
laces we have two dubraes: the first one is at the bottom as a metal lock lace which
is always good looking especially on white colorway.
The second one is a pack
of bids in Cobalt Tint (written 0 to 9 and A to Z). If you want to use them be
aware that there are no duplicates.
Last detail
for the shoe would be the flat white laces with screw on metal aglets. A clean
premium signature we all love.
On the heel
we got the Nocta logo at the left pair and Nike Air logo at the right pair.
They will
release in a special box in Cobalt Tint with “Love You Forever” written in gold
and “In association with Nocta” under. Inside you see find the Nike Swoosh /
Nocta logo paper.
The release
page is up here with selected stockists releasing them online, make sure to follow us
on Twitter in case of shock drops.
06 December 2022
Air Jordan 11 Retro Varsity Red review and on feet look
- Posted By : Charly
Is this Varsity Red and White colorway an Air Jordan 11 OG colorway ? Not at all !
Actually we only got this colorway in 2001 in the Low version and then in 2016 again Low version in Grade School sizing.
This year we are getting as the regular and always anticipated Jordan 11 holiday release, the Air Jordan 11 'Cherry' in High version.
This release is known to be sold every year in a very high volume around the world and super fast. Let's see if it will be the same this year. We already saw the Jordan 6 sitting last week...
This Varsity Red color is was called Cherry since the first leaks because of the patent leather used which make it look different from other silhouette (on the Jordan 1 High for example).
Let's review this gem !
The box is the classic OG black one (top) and grey (bottom) with the common shoebox label.
The colorblocking looks just simple & efficient. It's like a Bright Cherry Red thanks to the shiny patent leather used.
Then the second part is the full white ballistic mesh, as you know it's one of the main material used on the Air Jordan 11 style.
The white mesh contrast the red leather very nicely, one of the best color association in the sneaker game.
Next you have the stitches and stripes on top of the ballistic mesh to hold the laces, another classic part of the Air Jordan 11 we all love.
The Tongues also gets ballistic mesh with the iconic Jordan patch.
On top we have a bright red sock liner, the color is close to the varsity red but it's slightly different. It might annoy some fans but it's still looks good to me as I know it's a bit hard to match these two materials.
Inside we have a red insole with a white jumpman.
The jordan plastic tree we get every year is not at the rendez-vous. The plastic make always you feel like this is a special edition for holidays but unfortunately not this time.
We just got paper, if it's better for the environment then let it be.
Like on every Air Jordan 11, we find the embroided jumpman in red at the lateral side.
On the top of the heel, the common 23 logo is printed (and not stitched).
Then at the bottom we have a white phylon midsole with icy blue translucent outsole.
Still a performance style, it includes red rubber traction pods (heel and forefoot) with carbon fiber under the shoe with a white jumpman logo.
This holiday release is usually not hard to grab so make sure you know your size.
For most of the people they are true to size but If you have doubts just check and try one instore even if it's the Low top version.
The Air Jordan 11 Cherry aka 'Varsity Red' is set to launch worldwide on the December 10th 2022 for the full family.
Make sure to regularly check our dedicated release page and follow us on twitter for real-time availability notification.
 (1).jpg "Slam Jam x Nike Air Force 1 White - Release details")
05 December 2022
Slam Jam x Nike Air Force 1 White - Release details
- Posted By : Hatim
An ode to
the force attitude
To
celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Air Force 1, Slam Jam decided
to add history to this silhouette already full of stories.
This
sneaker brings us back to the mid-1980s when the Luca Benini (Founder of Slam
Jam) went to New York City where he directly felt the connection between Milan
and NYC. The story of ‘so different, so similar’ is coming from the energy we
can find in these two cities full of urban culture, spirit and originality but
expressed so differently over the years.
So here we
are now with the classic Triple White and Triple Black colorways but the design
changes making the AF1 looks tasteful and totally different.
Of course
the first things you will notice on the pair is the Slam Jam logo perf pattern
on the toe which makes it look like a seal of approval, which relates to the
storytelling of the collaboration, great idea ! Second thing would be the extra
eyelets and doubles laces which reminds us a bit of the Off-White collabs on
the Blazers and Dunks, so original !
More
details will be shown on the on feet pictures we will publish very soon so you
can feel the premium leather and the suede used on the Swoosh and heel. In the meantime, here's a focus on the shoe.
In terms of
launch, the Nike x Slam Jam AF1 will be available in white the 12.10 at Slam
Jam (raffle live here) and on 12.13 on SNKRS exclusive to Europe.
The black
colorway is set to drop next month the 14th at Slam Jam and then Worldwide
(SNKRS globally and selected retailers) the 17th.
 (1).jpg "Comparison of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Lost & Found Chicago 2022 vs 2015 Version")
02 December 2022
Comparison of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Lost & Found Chicago 2022 vs 2015 Version
- Posted By : Charly
Best release of the year ?
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Lost & Found 'Chicago' finally released on November 19th last month & sold out instantly.
Even though there was a lot of speculation on big numbers for this release, the demand was still very high. No one would leave a pair on the shelf, either for rocking, stocking or flipping.
Prices on the secondary market were going down prior to the release as always but I don't think it will go lower now.
With a floor price of more than 1800€, the previous Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago' 2015 is clearly not affordable for most Jordan brand fans.
So let's find out what are the differences between this year's release, the 2022's version versus the 2015 version.
Spoiler alert, there are a LOT of differences.
First of all, the Jordan boxes are completely different.
The 2015 version comes in a black and gold box which was really strange back then as most of the Air Jordan 1 High OG releases dropped in a Nike black and red box around that time.
This kind of box was used for a lot of the Air Jordan 1 Mid releases recently.
The 2022 version comes in Nike black & red box aged & with a used red cover which seems 'found' from another box. Jordan brand added a yellow sale tag & price as a sign of the past.
The papers inside the boxes are also really different.
The 2015 version includes the classic Off-white paper with the '23' number printed all over it.
The 2022 presents a paper with all the best Jordan commercials from back in the days.
The toe box shape feels a little bit more of a nice gradual slope on this year's version compared to
the 2015 version. As far as materials go on the toe box & the side panel this year's version has that vintage look through the cracked effect and sail color when the 2015 version keeps the clean & smooth classic white leather.
As far as the black swooshes go, they are pretty much identical but it still seems a little bit bigger on the 2022 version.
On this year's version the perforations at the front are a little bit more pronounced and larger than the 2015.
The color of the red leather appears to be more vibrant and bold on the 2015 version while the 2022 version is a little bit more faded and muted.
At the same time, the finish of the leather has a little bit more gloss on the 2015 version whereas this year's version looks more matte.
The aged effect is also applied on the midsoles and outsoles of the 2022's version : the midsoles are painted in that sail color and a vintage wash treatment was applied under the shoe.
The 2015 release has pure white midsoles which feels like a brand new DS pair.
Also note that on the outsoles, the stars seems a little bit more pronounced on the 2022 version.
In terms of the overall height and shape of these releases, the 2015 version is a little bit taller in height compared to the 2022 version.
Also, around that ankle area, the black part at the very top stands up straighter and is a little bit taller on the 2015 version whereas the 2022 version is more curved and rounded.
We can see many differences on the materials too.
The black leather used on the 2015 version is the classic one whereas this year's version has the cracked appearance to complete the OG look.
The inner liners of the shoe is constructed in a classic mesh with these larger holes on the 2015's version while this year's version is much more tightly wound with a smoother and silkier feel to the touch.
This year's version uses polyurethane insoles versus the 2015 version which got the classic foam ones. The Nike Air branding is black on the 2015 version and red on the 2022 version.
The wings logo on the lateral side are pretty different too.
The 2015 version includes the most common wings logo these days where it's debossed into the red leather and it's painted on top giving a shiny black finish.
This year's version is very close to the OG 85 look where it's embossed this time & painted in a matte black finish.
The tongues also got obvious differences.
The 2015 uses a classic white nylon whereas this year's has that aged off-white/sail tone to it.
At the very top, the tags are not the same. On this year's version, the font is a little bit thinner and Nike brought back the r for registered from the 85 edition.
About the other accessories & elements inside the boxes, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 2015 version comes with the classic air jordan cardboard shoe trees.
The Lost & Found version includes old papers like the OG version.
Both releases comes with the original black laces. The 2015 version had 2 extra laces bagged : red and white.
This year version only comes with an extra pair of sail laces.
Both releases comes with the original black laces. The 2015 version had 2 extra laces bagged : red and white.
This year version only comes with an extra pair of sail laces.
In terms of sizing, both releases fit true to size from me. I would say that the 2022's version feels a little bit smaller especially if you have wide feet.
I still recommend to go true to size like most Air Jordan 1 High releases.
Finally the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Lost & Found' Chicago and the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 2015 are different in many ways. But Jordan managed to keep it to the details.
They brought (once again) on the table a smart story telling to re-release the same but always different colorways of the past.
Important note about the price though : it went up from 150€ back in 2015 to 180€ this year. This is a significant price increase...
If I get to choose between the two, I would go with the 2015 release with no hesitation.
Even though this year release has a great story & cool details close to the OG pair, the look is not the fresh iconic Chicago image that I have in mind when I think about Michael playing on the courts.
If you got an OG pair, then you have your own story with it. It grows every time you are wearing it, makes sense. With this year's release, it feels like everyone got the same story from 1985 until now.
Anyway, other than that I am curious about how these will get old compare to the 2015 version, especially the cracked parts.
That being said, if you missed the 2015 release, no doubt that the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Lost & Found Chicago 2022 is a great choice for any Jordan Brand fans.
If you took that L for these, check the availability of the secondary market via the full release pages.
 (1).jpg "POKÉMON x Puma RS-X Pikachu review & on feet look")
01 December 2022
POKÉMON x Puma RS-X Pikachu review & on feet look
- Posted By : Charly
The POKÉMON x Puma RS-X 'Pikachu' is part of the Pokemon x Puma collection which consists of different Footwear and apparel highlighting Pokemon characters including Squirtle, Charmander, Gengar, Bulbasaur and Pikachu.
Paying homage to the most iconic character of the Pokemon world with this release, Puma applied Pikachu characteristics to the RS-X silhouette.
Not seen that much recently, the Puma RS-X is a very comfortable puma lifestyle sneaker which falls into the chunky dad shoe category.
This time, the base layer of the shoe is constructed out of a pale yellow ripstop nylon.
On top of that at the front, a mix of synthetic leather & darker yellow suede overlays are surrounding the toe cap and the eyelets of the shoe.
On the side, the classic Puma stripe is done in a lenticular finish featuring a lightning bolt holographic design reminding the special power of Pikachu.
At the back of the shoe, we have a semi-translucent TPU heel clip in the middle structuring and adding support.
Underneath this, we have again a black colored lightning bolt graphic expressing Pikachu abilities.
The tongue is covered in that same pale yellow ripstop nylon and we have a synthetic leather tag on the top featuring the Puma branding and Pikachu's face.
Hanging off the shoe, the pair includes a Pikachu hang tag as well.
On the back of the tongue we have this rectangular tag with a Pokeball graphic along with the numbers 25, 26 and 172 which represents the different iterations of Pikachu through its evolutions.
The black insoles features the silhouettes of these 3 steps.
The white chunky foam midsole is contrasting with a speckled yellow hit in the
middle along with the black with yellow speckle paint on the heel.
About sizing, they run small to me. I recommend to go at least half size up on these.
Pay attention as the Puma sizing is different from other Brand. For example 9US is 42EUR while for Nike 9US is 42.5EUR.
Make sure to go half size up on the US or Japanese sizing.
When it comes to quality, I would not say the materials are premium on this pair, plus it includes a lot of synthetic ones (nylons, Puma stripe).
However, the execution & achievement of the shoe is great. My pair don't have any defects or glue stains at all.
I personally think that this collaboration (as well as the whole collection) is really cool especially if you are a fan of the Pokemon characters.
With a price tag of 120€, Puma is really keeping this sneaker affordable on the current market.
At the moment the Men version was only released on Puma stores worldwide & sold out in a few hours.
You can still grab a pair of the secondary market
Check the full availability on our release page.
Check the pictures & video below for a full on feet look.
24 November 2022
Black Friday 2022 - best deals selection
- Posted By : Hatim
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24 November 2022
Black Friday with Nike Europe
- Posted By : Hatim
Crazy deals are selling out right now on Nike Europe for Black Friday.
You can now get 25% OFF site-wide, it means full priced items and those already on sale !
Make sure to ge logged in and use code GOBIG22.
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Nike Air Trainer 1 'Enamel Green' with 55% OFF
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Nike Blazer Mid '77 Jumbo 'White/Black' with 47% OFF
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Nike Air VaporMax Plus 'Triple White' with 40% OFF
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Nike Air VaporMax Plus 'Triple Black' with 40% OFF
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Nike Air Huarache OG Orca 'White/Black' with 47% OFF
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Nike Air Max Penny 'Photon Dust Summit White' with 55% OFF
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Nike Air Max 95 'Grey Fog' with 55% OFF
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21 November 2022
What are the differences between Men and Women Nike Dunk Low Panda releases ?
- Posted By : Charly
The Nike Dunk Low 'Panda' is unquestionably one of the most successful Nike releases of the past 2 years.
Sold out instantly at every restock that happened at official retailers, the volume of sales of this black and white - easy to wear - colorway on the secondary market has been impressive for a long period of time.
The Nike Dunk Low 'Panda' released in full family sizes with 2 different style codes for Men (DD1391-100) & Women (DD1503-101).
Men sizes run : 3.5M US - 15M US
Women size run : 5W US - 12W US (equivalent in Men sizing 3.5M US - 10.5M US)
The size runs are not the same but both releases have a lot of sizes in common.
Let's see what the differences are between the two releases : Men's vs Women's Nike Dunk Low 'Panda'.
Nike Boxes
Both boxes are now displaying unisex sizing.
Men sizing at the top for the men release, Women sizing at the top for the women release
The Men boxes from the very first drop & restocks were only in Men sizing.
Collar lining
Collar lining is made with a wider mesh material on the Women pair.
Tongue color inside
The color of the tongue inside is Black on the Men pair & White on the Women pair.
Insole
On the insole, the registered sign is a little bolder on the Women pair.
For the rest, both Nike Dunk Low Panda releases are pretty much the same.
Anyone can actually buy & rock the Men or the Women pair without any huge difference at first sight.
If your size is bigger that 10.5M US, you will need to grab a Men pair though.
The Nike Dunk Low Panda Collection is currently sold out at official retailers, you can grab a pair on the secondary market.
Stay tuned for more availability & updates via our twitter account.
Stay tuned for more availability & updates via our twitter account.
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21 November 2022
Stone Island x New Balance Football Collection
- Posted By : Hatim
Who's into Football these days ?
Anyway, Stone Island and New Balance seems to be ready for a long-term collaboration.
It's always good to see two totally different brands being great in their respective fields and wanting to gather their values of research and functionality to create a capsule such as this one.
This 'In Motion' camouflage Stone Island print pattern is now all over Football equipement such as the Furon v7, the whole kit and the iconic NB 574.
Details of the collection:
Furon V7: The upper of this shoe is made from Hypoknit, which provides comfort and durability to the foot. The lining consists of mesh that improves breathability while aiding in drainage during play on firm ground.
Kit:
The jersey and shorts in the Stone Island Kit are made from 100% recycled polyester, while black socks break up this otherwise-total look.
The New Balance 574 is dropping later but what we can say for now is that they won't be made with camouflage Stone Island print but in Grey Green colorway with the Stone Island logo on the tongue.
Available exclusively online on stoneisland.com from 21st November and Worldwide on the 25th November on New Balance.
Shop by countries: France, UK, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, USA
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19 November 2022
Black Friday Week 2022
- Posted By : Hatim
Black Friday started early with huge discounts !
This year you have a bigger chance to get what you want as the deals will last around 3 weeks !
We already made our first selection for Luisaviaroma and Nike Europe
Here's another selection but this time of the best spots where you can find the gems you are after.
25% off full price for Nike EU Members only. Exclusions apply. Use code WIN22
Get EXTRA 20% OFF selected items with BLACKFRIDAY on Nike US
Check the items here
If you are after some luxury pieces, you can get 30% OFF with code EXCLUSIVE30 on Mr Porter
There is a dedicated shop for women with the same deal called Net-A-Porter. You can use the same code.
Sneakerbaas always brings great deals all over the year, this time you have 25% OFF almost everything.
Use code BFMADNESS
Use code BFMADNESS
Here one for European customers, 30% OFF sale on Converse Europe. No code is needed.
Get your basketball shoe under retail now with Kickz. You can get 25% OFF selected items with code LOYALTY.
Crazy deals happening on Sneakersnstuff right now, buy without any code here up to 60% OFF.
EXTRA 15% OFF selected items now on Footdistrict, just click here, price directly in cart.
21 November 2022
Fear Of God Essentials Fall Core Collection 2022
- Posted By : Hatim
The Fear of God Essentials Fall Core Collection 2022 is finally here.
We are back to classic and beloved colorways because, I you might know, the Core Collection is a year-round selection.
To answer all the tastes, you have the choice between front and back logo on tops.
Still no news for Europan distribution, we can only get FOG Essentials in the US and UK. The UK was out to it seems Mr Porter is selling again the collection.
You might get a reshipper from the US or UK to get your items because even StockX is not shipping them to Europe anymore.
Shooting campaign in Brooklyn Rocky-inspired scenes.
18 November 2022
Latest Nike Europe deals - November 2022
- Posted By : Hatim
Nike Europe just added more styles into clearance such as Air Force 1, Nike Air Max 95, Lebron...etc
You can get great gems up to 50% OFF !
This is the second time Nike Europe is blessing us with huge bargains, don't sleep, everything is always selling out fast.
Find below our selection.
Nike LeBron 3 Retro 'BBZ' now with 40% OFF
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Nike Air Max Penny 1 'All-Star' with 40% OFF
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Nike Air Trainer 1 'Enamel Green' with 40% OFF
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Air Jordan 11 Retro Low IE 'Light Orewood Brown' with 40% OFF
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Women's Nike Air Max 90 'Light Bone/Vivid Sulphur/University Blue' with 50% OFF
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Nike Air More Uptempo '96 'Black Action Grape' with 30% OFF
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