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Panda Ruì Bù inspired this Reebok Collaboration

Brandon King

The Reebok Club C is actually a combination of two silhouettes. It combines the upper of the 1986’s Revenge tennis shoe with. The midsole of the Club C. This combiner-shoe was taken by Fulda’s 43einhalb and made part of Reebok’s “International Food” pack, that include collaborative offerings from Overkill and asphaltgold. This Club C revenge is inspired by Ruì’s Restaurant, a famous London-based noodle eatery. Panda Ruì Bù always dreamt of becoming a chef in London’s finest restaurants. On breaks from his dishwashing job, he would he would prepare his…

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Overkill x Reebok Classic inspired by Doner Kebab

Brandon King

This Reebok Classic is the latest collaboration between Berlin-based sneaker shop Overkill and Reebok.  Part of the brand’s “International Food” collection , it sports a black leather upper with silver showing up on the “Reebok” present on the lateral side and at the heel. The tongue label features an updated Reebok Classics on one shoe and an Overkill kebab logo on the other- the same two logs are repeated on the insoles. A black midsole and outsole complete the aesthetic.  The Overkill x Reebok Classic Leather “Diner” is scheduled to…

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Pizza-Inspired Asphaltgold x Reebok Classic Nylon

Brandon King

This pizza-themed Reebok Classic Nylon was birthed out of a collaboration between German sneaker retailer asphaltgold and Reebok and is also part of the brand’s “International Food” series. Pizza inspired features on the shoe are found on the tongue label (which features a pizza with a few slices missing on one and the missing slices on the other) the tablecloth inspired insole, and on the laces. The special packaging is that of a calzone box. The asphaltgold x Reebok Classic Nylon “Pizza” is scheduled to release July 27 online and…

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Eric Manuel x Reebok Answer 5 “Track Gold” to release soon.

Brandon King

This Reebok Answer 5 was birthed via a collaboration between Eric Emanuel and Reebok. It features a track gold leather upper overlaid with creme at the toecap; the same hue is used on the rear heel strap. A metallic silver shows up for the lace cover. This upper sits atop a white midsole and outsole of the same color. The Eric Emanuel x Reebok Answer 5 is set to release July 20 during ComplexCon Chicago and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $140 USD. Eric Emanuel x…

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The Reebok Answer 5 OG has a release date

Brandon King

The white and red Reebok Answer 5 will be releasing for the first time since its original debut way back in 2001. This version also sports a white lather upper with patent leather overlays at the forefoot and wrapping the heel. Power red is present on the lace cover, top eyelet, rear heel strap and at the top of the heel collar. This upper sits atop a white midsole that houses a DMX cushioning unit. The white rubber outsole sports multiple red areas- one with an I3 logo at the…

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BAIT x Reebok Toy Story Instapump Fury

Brandon King

BAIT and Reebok have collaborated to create this Toy Story inspired Instapump Fury.  One shoe of the pair is inspired by Buzz Lightyear and Woody on the other.  The Buzz Lightyear are sporting the white, purple and green colors of his spacesuit complete with the same striping and red button that also appear on the suit. It sits atop a white midsole and purple outsole.  The Woody shoe is yellow and blue with bovine print overlay inspired by his vest. A white midsole and gum rubber outsole sits below the…

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White and Red Reebok Answer V returning

Brandon King

The white and red Reebok Answer V makes it first return to retail since its original release way back in 2001. It sports a white leather upper with a red shroud over the laces with the same hue appearing at the top eyelet, lateral side Iverson logo and on the heel. On the insole is a picture of Allen Iverson. A white midsole and a outsole with sections of red complete the aesthetic of this sneaker. This Reebok is already available in Japan at venues such as Gallery2.co.jp. A domestic…

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Miami Dadeland Pinecrest Rotary Club Collecting Kicks at 2018 Fitbit Miami Marathon Expo

Brandon King

The Miami Dadeland Pinecrest Rotary Club is looking to use kicks to make a difference in the lives of some derserving schoolchildren and the community as a whole. They will be collecting sneakers ( they do not have to be new) at the 2018 FitBit Miami Marathon on January 26 and 27. You can also bring them to their tent location near the finish line on Sunday January 28. Participants in the race can also donate their shoes at the finish line as well. Donating three or more pairs will…

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Footwear With Care’s latest initiative donates hundreds of sneakers to Hartford,CT homeless

Brandon King

Through our ongoing, and aptly named,series, “Stupid Things Do For Sneakers, we outline the less than quality decisions people make in regards to sneakers. Stories such as the following  are not only a joy to report, but also provide a positive counterbalance by highlighting people out there using sneakers to make a difference.  Reported by Fox61 Footwear With Care is the latest initiative through the nonprofit Community Partners in Action. It was started last year and has helped over 1,000 homeless adults and children in the Hartford, CT area.  Decent…

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Sneaker Laundry angers client when they mess up shoes worth thousands

Brandon King

Holystic Sneaker Laundry offers their clientele sneaker restoration services’ send them in after an otc consultation and they make them look like new.           In an article by the playbook, customer Benedict Yeo’s experience with the business did not go well. Yeo took his Nice Kicks x adidas NMDs, a shoe whose rarity pushes its value into the thousands of dollars, to Sneaker Laundry for a round of cleaning and restoration services; this turned into a 23-day ordeal, more than double Holystic’s advertised 7-10 day turnaround…

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