Black Friday - best deals from 52 stores When it comes to classics, it is undeniable that Adidas flashes into mind as they offer multiple timeless kicks that are never too ancient to be stylish and functional. With that being said, scouring[…]
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Sheena
Sheena is a wordsmith turned sneaker addict. Her sneaker fixation intensified as her passion for writing grew. A hands-on mom of two sweet yet spunky kids (plus three dogs and two cats), she finds solitude in leafing through shoe catalogs to find the next "it" sneaker. Scrutinizing hugely popular and underrated kicks is her favorite pastime.
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If you’re looking for a new pair for the summer season, it’s important to have breathable sneakers in the closet when the temperature rises. Aside from keeping your toes cool and comfortab[…]
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Look your best on and off the court with these best-rated tennis sneakers. Everyone has a go-to pair when it comes to lifestyle shoes. If you don’t have one yet, you're in the right place. Wheth[…]
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Basketball sneakers are primarily worn for their sporty style, versatility, and performance. Big-name sportswear brands strive and compete each year to offer excellent-quality performance-ready sneake[…]
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Yes, every sneakerhead has to have a pair of old-school, retro sneakers. Good thing, we have loads of them. There is a wide array of sneakers from stylish Adidas kicks oozing with a vintage vibe to ti[…]
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Low-top sneakers are among the most common type of kicks. So common, you can expect every brand to carry tens or even hundreds of this in their line-up. Given the numerous choices, it's easy to find y[…]
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If you're on the lookout for a pair of breathable, easy-to-wash kicks, canvas sneakers are your best bet. Given the hundreds of variants, finding the best will be crazy difficult. But, don't worry. We[…]
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Looking for the best Nike sneakers can be downright grueling, given the number of options. Well, fret not because we’re here to back you up. Whether you’re on the lookout for the cheapest[…]
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Finding the best sneaker to fit your style and budget can be downright grueling, considering the thousands of choices. But don’t worry. We have tested many sneakers to narrow down your options,[…]
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Lab tests and in-depth reviews
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The early 2000s running aesthetics and the 2020s standards of comfort have met each other to give birth to the Tech Hera. And what can you expect from a shoe named after a Greek goddess? Well, the loo[…]
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Mixing its history in sports, streetwear, and the brand's typical high-quality design, Converse has jumped away from its comfort zone with the Run Star Trainer. This pair features a really solid and d[…]
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Do not let the Phase Court name fool you, as it has decided to leave tennis courts behind to embrace streetwear! Its retro 90s style matched pretty much everything we had in our wardrobe, and the auth[…]
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The Nike SB family is back to introduce us to its newest sibling: the Vertebrae. During our wear tests, we noticed its great traction as soon as we grabbed our board and started rolling. But that's no[…]
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The Pulse has this versatile sporty aesthetic that is crazy trendy nowadays. We found it actually matches most of our casual outfits, adding a really cool laidback vibe. The best part is that, even th[…]
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Mixing future, present, and past, the Initiator has let its racing soul go to finally embrace streetwear fashion. But its retro-futuristic aesthetics stayed to catch everyone's eyes when we walked aro[…]
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The 1000 is back from the 2000s with its retro-futuristic vibe to conquer this whole new era of chunky dad shoes. Its old-school aesthetics are still trendy nowadays, and its really comfortable design[…]
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95
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The Gel NYC has forgotten about the racing life and is all about the streets now! With its former runner retro aesthetics, this pair brings style and function to your daily life. We found it really su[…]
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93
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Stemming from the '70s/'80s terrace sneaker culture, the PUMA Palermo successfully channels that era through its low-profile silhouette, gum sole, and leather/suede upper. We adore the simple elegance[…]
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The Nike Air Max DN is this year's incredibly popular Air Max release. Its design mixes retro and futuristic touches in a very balanced way, creating an iconic shoe that has conquered the hearts of sn[…]
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We think that the Nike V2K Run successfully channels early 2000s vibes to 2025 hitting a perfect note with its refreshed retro design. We love the fact that Nike adapted this old-fashioned silhouette[…]
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91
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The Legacy 312 Low was born as the ultimate mix of 3 iconic Jordan models: the AJ1, the AJ3, and the Alpha Force. With Chicago's area code in its name, this shoe is ready to conquer the streets with i[…]
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96
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The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 is a shining example of how a defunct running shoe can turn into an ultra-comfortable casual sneaker. We just couldn't get enough of its well-cushioned interiors that kept us co[…]
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Inheriting the lasting appeal of the original All-Star, the Converse Chuck 70 High Top adds a few tweaks to elevate the sneaker's quality. We are amazed at how well-made and durable the Chuck 70 turns[…]
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92
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A skate sneaker that took Instagram by storm, the Knu Skool from Vans knocked us out of the park with its puffy aesthetics and nostalgic vibes. Just look at that obnoxiously chunky tongue! Visuals asi[…]
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The ASICS EX89 is a timeless basketball shoe-inspired kick that brings us back to the days when Jordan and Magic Johnson were dominating the court. This modern take on the timeless design by Toshikazu[…]
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The New Balance XC72 is an updated spin on a 70s model called the UXC72V1. It maintains the original retro-futurist look while ticking the boxes of what we expect from an excellent modern sneaker. The[…]
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If only two words could be associated with this sneaker, it is ‘great comfort.’ Wear testing the Adidas Campus 00S, we couldn't help but include it in our lists of must-haves. Apart from i[…]
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The 6th version of the 990 series truly impressed us as a sneaker that incorporates cushioning tech from actual running shoes (hello, FuelCell foam). We were also amazed with this historic dad shoe's[…]
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95
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Whether it was walking around town, going to work, strolling in the park, or even running to catch a bus, the Gel 1130 always met our expectations and requirements! This dad shoe from ASICS will stay[…]
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The Alphaboost V1 gives us a comfy and springy experience that ensures happier miles for light and casual runs. We discovered through our tests that these daily trainers boast a crossover between diff[…]
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The existence of the Club C 85 Vintage only proves that even classic models truly deserve a spotlight. This rendition gives the iconic silhouette of the Club C 85 a next-level vintage appeal, which Re[…]
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Emerging from a successful collaborative effort, the 9060 from New Balance is such a captivating running-inspired kick on almost every front. We were hooked by the shoe’s futuristic flair only t[…]
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Out-dated styles are a huge thing in this day and age, and New Balance 480 is not an exception. The silhouette of this sneaker might be retro, but do not think even for a second that it has a retrogre[…]
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