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The Birth of Air: A History of the Air Max 1
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The Birth of Air: A History of the Air Max 1

When Nike began as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 it was all about innovation. The Waffle R...

By Pete Forester December 18, 2017
A Cultural Force: The History of the Air Force 1
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A Cultural Force: The History of the Air Force 1

Born in 1982.

By Marc Richardson December 5, 2017
Business Is Boomin: Benjamin Kickz for Grailed
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Business Is Boomin: Benjamin Kickz for Grailed

Want to feel old, lazy and utterly irrelevant? Spend a day with [Benjamin Kickz](https:...

By Lawrence Schlossman November 16, 2017
Two Budgets, One Look: "Dad Sneakers"
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Two Budgets, One Look: "Dad Sneakers"

We’re nowhere near Father’s Day, but it seems like large swaths of the fashion communit...

By Grailed Team October 31, 2017
Did adidas Really Jump Over the Jumpman?
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Did adidas Really Jump Over the Jumpman?

Michael Jordan is responsible for some of the most recognizable and popular sneakers of...

By Stephen Albertini October 27, 2017
Off the Beaten Trail: A History of the Nike Air Humara
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Off the Beaten Trail: A History of the Nike Air Humara

From the trail to the sidewalk's of Supreme

By Marc Richardson October 26, 2017
Sneaker Design's Rising Star: A Look at Salehe Bembury
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Sneaker Design's Rising Star: A Look at Salehe Bembury

Watching a slow, but gradual, tidal shift is a pretty amazing process. In fashion it’s ...

By Mikelle Street October 24, 2017
Practically Magic: A History of the Nike Air Presto
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Practically Magic: A History of the Nike Air Presto

Back in 1996, Tobie Hatfield, brother of the legendary Nike and Air Jordan designer Tin...

By Pete Forester October 4, 2017
Cooler Than "Iceman": A History of the Nike Blazer
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Cooler Than "Iceman": A History of the Nike Blazer

The Nike Blazer was first released in 1973 as Nike’s best basketball sneaker, a far cry...

By Pete Forester September 20, 2017
Seduced by "Le Silver": A History of the Air Max 97
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Seduced by "Le Silver": A History of the Air Max 97

Some sneaker designs are cult slow-burners, appreciated by the devoted few and loved a ...

By Gary Warnett September 7, 2017
The One That Started It All: A History of the Jordan 1
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The One That Started It All: A History of the Jordan 1

Whatever adjective you want to ascribe to it, the most telling thing about the Air Jord...

By Pete Forester August 24, 2017
End of an Era: A History of adidas by Rick Owens
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End of an Era: A History of adidas by Rick Owens

With the collaboration now officially over, we take a look back.

By Alexander Azar August 3, 2017
At Home with John Geiger
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At Home with John Geiger

Early last month, I was lucky enough to be invited to John Geiger's adequately equipped...

By Sarah Rodda May 2, 2017
Our Favorite Sneakers On Grailed Right Now
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Our Favorite Sneakers On Grailed Right Now

Whether you're building the perfect fit from the bottom up or just need a new, fresh pa...

By Grailed Team March 9, 2017
The 10 Most Iconic Designer Sneakers of All Time
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The 10 Most Iconic Designer Sneakers of All Time

The athletic footwear market has grown by leaps and bounds, bringing in 17.2 billion do...

By Rocky Li January 12, 2017
The History of BAPE
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The History of BAPE

How NIGO changed the fashion world forever.

By Jian De Leon July 8, 2016