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eBay Sneaker authentication just changed the game (we hope)

Chris Burns | Oct 12, 2020

Today eBay announced a "sneaker authentication program" for the first time*. This system works with an "initial authentication by an independent team of industry experts," allowing some of the most valuable pieces of footwear to go through the auction process with an added layer of trust. This may well be a sign of things to come, with eBay gaining a new level of usership thanks to this layer of professionalism never available at eBay before.

ADIDAS Originals ZX 8000 LEGO sneakers release date this week

Chris Burns | Sep 21, 2020

LEGO teamed up with the folks at Adidas Originals with a new pair of sneakers that'll be released this week. This isn't the first time this sort of team-up has happened, and it won't be the last. This time, in a move that's both shocking and ... unfortunate ... the sneakers won't be for sale to the public. They'll be available through a raffle system, and only produced in limited numbers right out the gate.

Death Stranding replica jacket costs an arm and a leg (if you can even get one)

Eric Abent | Apr 20, 2020

If nothing else, Death Stranding was one of the more interesting games of 2019. Whether or you loved it or hated it, there's no denying that it got people talking. Here's something else about the game that's sure to get people talking: A coat based on the one protagonist Sam Porter Bridges wore in the game that costs well more than what most people would consider spending on any single article of clothing.

Levi’s made Super Mario pants and now you can buy them

Eric Abent | Apr 9, 2020

After a bit of a wait, Levi's has launched its Super Mario collection. The collection was first revealed back in March, with a planned release date of April 1st. When that day rolled around, Levi's announced that it had delayed the collection's release in North and South America due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Original Apple sneakers just sold for nearly $10k

Chris Burns | Mar 26, 2020

This week a pair of original Apple sneakers sold for just under 10-THOUSAND dollars. Given the relative rarity of these shoes, their notable history, and the fact that they've only come up for sale a few times in the last decade, the price isn't too far off what was expected. Compare this price to what's fetched for a pair of Back to the Future Nike Air MAG shoes, and you might be surprised how affordable these Apple sneakers ended up being.

Genuine Apple Sneakers resurface, reminding us of a very real past

Chris Burns | Feb 14, 2020

Today we're looking at a pair of "Apple Computer Sneakers, late 20th century" that've appeared in a "collectables" auction. As the auction listing suggests, these sneakers were "produced by Apple exclusively for their employees in the early 1990s." Of course the story of these sneakers isn't quite so simple. We dug a bit deeper to find the source... or multiple sources.

Puma x Sonic clothing and accessory line launches ahead of movie

Brittany A. Roston | Feb 7, 2020

On February 14, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie directed by Jeff Fowler will be released in theaters. Ahead of that release comes a new line of Sonic-themed clothing from Puma, including a shirt, hoodies, and multiple pairs of shoes. The products are being released in 'Mens' and 'Kids' sizes for the winter and the summer seasons. Unlike the movie, the new accessories are available now.

Ford Emoji Jacket lets cyclists communicate with drivers

Brittany A. Roston | Feb 6, 2020

It's no secret that there tends to be some contention between drivers and cyclists, the latter of whom are often at risk of injury from drivers who fail to notice them or who don't accurately anticipate what the cyclist is about to do. These issues-of-communication can potentially be solved with a prototype jacket recently showcased by Ford that uses emoji and traffic symbols.

PUMA Gaming Socks are special shoes made for gamers

Brittany A. Roston | Dec 23, 2019

PUMA has introduced a new type of 'shoe' that it refers to as gaming socks. The company designed this new model specifically for console gamers, it explains on its website, though it also mentions in-arena use, suggesting that it is targeting professional esports players. The new type of shoe is described as fitting like a sock because it is, in a way, just like a really fancy sock.

Ninja x Adidas shoes will arrive too late for Christmas

Brittany A. Roston | Dec 18, 2019

Adidas has teamed up with popular streamer Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins to launch a pair of themed shoes that'll no doubt appeal to his younger streaming fans. The collaboration, which was first revealed earlier this year, is nearing completion with Adidas' plan to launch the special shoes this month. The only problem? They won't be available to buy until several days after Christmas.

Pokemon GO gear released by official Pokemon Center in time for holidays

Chris Burns | Nov 28, 2019

This week the official Pokemon Center online store revealed a collection of officially licensed Pokemon GO clothing and goods. The Pokemon Center (dot com) is the official Pokemon Company store for consumers online - as official as from-the-source gets. There, for the first time ever, they've got real-deal Pokemon GO STUFF. They call their first group of stuff the "Pokemon GO Teams Collection."

Boba Fett Funko Futura 2000 gear released before Mandalorian

Chris Burns | Oct 8, 2019

It's right about time when the most mysterious - or once-most-mysterious Star Wars character gets licensed to all ends of the earth. Now that The Mandalorian is coming to the Disney+ streaming service as the first official live action Star Wars television show, that is. It's largely because of the never-ceasing popularity of Boba Fett that The Mandalorian exists in the first place, really.