Toronto-based brand and boutique, Better Gift Shop, just dropped their first collaboration ever with Nike. The Air Max DN8 is wrapped in grey tones, with reflective lines all throughout creating an extremely unique look. Blue accents are featured throughout, including on the eight Dynamic Air pods visible throughout the midsole. Tune into my review and let me know if you’re a fan of this collab or not!
Toronto
Nike Air Max 95 Premium “Toronto” Review
My home city takes the big stage with this upcoming Nike Air Max 95. Celebrating Toronto’s diversity and multicultural make up, these feature a mix of materials like leather, nylon and 3M, in familiar skyline (and Blue Jays) colours of white, blue and red. Check out my in-depth review of this pair ahead of its release tomorrow, August 28th and let me know if you plan on scooping up a pair for yourself!
Kith x New Balance 1700 Toronto “Rococco Red” Review
To celebrate the opening of Kith’s Toronto location, they are releasing two Canadian-themed colourways of the New Balance 1700. Today I’m reviewing the “Rococco Red” colourway which was sold first in-store at Kith Toronto to coincide with their opening day. Crafted using red pig-suede, they also have Kith co-branding throughout, and cream / white toned accents as well. Check out my review and drop a comment below!
027 | From Springfield With Love @JazzAlba.JPG
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Toronto-based graphic designer, Jazz Alba onto the show! Jazz went viral back in 2019 with his Simpsons-themed Toronto Raptor illustrations on Instagram and has amassed a large following in just a short time! In this episode we discuss his visual arts background, we talk about our shared love for The Simpsons, along with some Raptors-talk including who our five greatest Raps of all time are!
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025 | Hello Guten Tag (@Jdkicks6)
For Episode 25, joining me on the show is fellow YouTuber Josh Dominic, also known as JDKicks! Josh, who originates from Toronto too, moved to Berlin, Germany, a few years ago and its there where he launched his own sneaker channel. Tune in as we discuss his origins, how the sneaker scene is in Berlin, and what the future holds for his channel!
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Size? Toronto Store Preview Event
Adidas AS 240 “Black / Orange” & “Black / Scarlet” (Size? Exclusive) Review
Size? Canada sent me two pairs of the Adidas AS 240 – which are Size? exclusives set to release on Friday, July 16th to coincide with Size? opening up their first location in North America, in Toronto! This 1980s silhouette is releasing in two colourways, both featuring a soft black suede upper, but one incorporating orange leather hits while the other opts for scarlet red accents. Check out my early review and let me know what you think of these down below!
020 | Jivin with Ju (@juberrymtl)
We are twenty episodes in, and joining me on the show today is Judyna Pres, who goes by Juberry – a Montreal-based illustrator and designer with a passion for food, tech, and of course, sneakers. We talk about her father’s role in sparking her love for sneakers, her recent Air Max 90 design that was put into production for Solesavy members, and the importance of using art to speak out for issues that matter.
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016 | Audits to Buzzer Beaters (@StevenLeBron)
Hopping on the show this week is Alex Wong, known as “Steven LeBron”, who is an author, NBA show host, and social media content producer, who’s work on basketball has been published in the NY Times, GQ, Complex, and much more. We dive into his love for sneakers, some memorable experiences with NBA stars like Serge Ibaka, and discuss his sudden career change from a CPA to becoming a freelance writer.
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