I got into sneaker collecting through a mate I went to school with. He introduced me to his mates who were into sneakers (shoutout to the homies at #azpoo!). A lot of those guys are into sneaker photography and I was amazed by the content they make. As I started to build up my collection and wanted to take my new favourite hobby further, I thought I’d start sneaker photography too. I’m nowhere near their level of skill but I love getting creative and trying to improve with every pic I post. It has made me many new friends, and we try to catch up as a crew at least a few times a year for beers and a few sneaker shots!
I love the new Asics Gel lyte lll x Sneaker Freaker x Atmos collab. I am a die-hard SF fan, especially since I’m from Melbourne too, so this was really exciting to see. It’s also good to see the classic Gel Lyte lll shape make a return and generate some hype behind the shoe. The detailing and materials on the Alley Cats is superb. The stamped logos on the heel is a really nice touch. I can’t wait to see what SF does next!!!
Jordan 1 Retro High OG (2013) ‘Shadows’ @kickzfigzJordan 1 Retro High x @travisscott ‘Mocha’ @mugsymagsJordan 4 Retro ‘Military Black’ @_fr4nkxAir Max 1 x @atmos_japan ‘Animal Pack 2.0’ @jeezy_29Nike Dunk Low x @off____white ‘Lot 42’ @jespiritu_Nike SB Dunk High x @diamondsupplyco ‘Tiffany’ @numbersnzJordan 1 High Retro ‘Heritage’ @mercurialkicksJordan 2 Retro x @maisonchateaurouge @kickinitwithgeeNike SB Dunk Low x @supremenewyork ‘Red Cement’ @inoshin556 OG
ASICSSportstyle announces a triple-branded collaboration with the iconic GEL-LYTE Ⅲ OG with atmos from Tokyo, Japan and our homies from Melbourne, Australia, Sneaker Freaker. The design of this collaboration has been inspired by the stray cats in Tokyo and Melbourne.
Melbourne, Australia is renowned for its inter-connected laneways that make the city full of energy during the late nights. The AC/DC Lane, Celestial Avenue and Meyers Place are jam-packed with noodle joints, laidback speakeasys and underground clubs.
While in Tokyo, Japan, it’s the street-level network of boutiques, micro-bars and izakaya’s in Harajuku, Golden Gai and Harmonica Alley offers a reminder that humans still power the biggest urban economies and one of the world’s great megalopolises.
The stray cats in back alleys are very common to the both cities of Tokyo and Melbourne. Expressed in fur and phosphorescent materials and the colour of purple and green a reminder the neon lights in the cities.
The eye-catching purple on the upper and midsole is a mixture of blue, which is the brand colour of atmos, and red which is known as the key colour of Sneaker Freaker. This sneaker is packed with the unique commitment of collaboration with asymmetrical logos on each part such as tongue, heel and inner sole.
The iconic GEL-LYTE III originally designed by Shigeyuki Mitsui and released way back in 1990 when both the technology inside and the construction were both cutting-edge. Rich with history of going against tradition and subverting stereotypes, with this new iteration being no different.
On Tuesday, the 14th of December 2021, NBA superstar Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors achieved a milestone that he’s been aiming for nearly his entire NBA career. Sinking a three against the New York Knicks, Curry surpassed NBA legend Ray Allen’s total of 2,973 to become the all-time leader in total 3-pointers made during the regular season.
To commemorate Stephen Curry’s achievement, Under Armour released its first ever digital good in the form of 2,974 NFTs, that are digital replicas of the game day sneaker Curry was wearing when he broke the record – the Genesis Curry Flow.
Each digital sneaker can be worn in three pre-programmed gaming ecosystems (Gala Games, Decentraland, and Sandbox), making it the first functional metaverse sneaker. To bring this project to life, Under Armour partnered with Berlin Cameron, a boutique creative agency with a history of creating culturally impactful creative for blue chip brands.
All of the net revenue from primary sales of these first-of-their-kind NFTs were donated to organizations that support access to sport, including providing access to programs, coaching development, safe places to play, and equipment and gear – all of which can act as barriers to performance. Bringing the joy of sport to kids across the globe is something that is near and dear to Curry and is the founding purpose behind Curry Brand.
Soon, Curry fans will be able to purchase a physical pair of the Genesis Curry Flow, appropriately dubbed the Curry Flow 9 ‘2974’ to honour Stephen Curry’s legacy as NBA’s all-time best three-point shooter. The 2022 NBA Finals postseason is further proof of his right to this title – the Finals MVP averaged 27.4 points per game and became the first player in NBA history to make at least five 3-pointers in five games of a single Finals series following his championship run against the Boston Celtics.
The Curry Flow 9 ‘2974’ will be available at underarmour.com.au and Under Armour Brand Houses (Chadstone, Macquarie, Pacific Fair and Highpoint) this Friday, the 1st of July for $220.00. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter for updates. For previous Under Armour features, click here and Curry Brand features, click here.
The LEGO Group is thrilled to announce that an exclusive in-person LEGO® CON event is coming to Australia on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of July at the Sydney Showgrounds. This is a FREE event that needs to go in the calendar ASAP.
This unique event will give kids of all ages a chance to immerse themselves in a world of LEGO play and experience some LEGO family favourites in real-life.
LEGO CON Trailer
A special live LEGO Brick experience will be hosted by Ryan “Brickman” McNaught. This interactive challenge is an opportunity for kids to get their hands on bricks, and help The Brickman construct an epic live build at the event. On completion, the giant display will be a mammoth 3 metres high.
Audiences can expect everything from jaw-dropping life-sized models made entirely out of LEGO bricks, to live demos and exciting building challenges for all. And did we tell you it’s LEGO‘s 90th anniversary this year? Well be sure to attend for extra special anniversary surprises that LEGO want to celebrate with you!
The LEGO Story – How it all started
If your collection needs restocking or you simply want to get your hands on some new LEGO set, the LEGO store will be present at LEGO CON, full of special releases and more!
This is an event not to be missed! To attend LEGO CON, families can reserve their tickets for the morning or afternoon session on the 9th & 10th July via EventBrite. This event is free but tickets are limited, so make sure you get in quick. Reserve your tickets here.
For those unable to make the Australian event don’t panic! The virtual event has been recorded and can be accessed at LEGO.com/LEGOCON and www.youtube.com/LEGO. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For previous LEGO articles, click here.
Last year ASICS and Andersson Bell received a huge response after introducing the collaboration GEL-1090 sneakers. Now they are back for a second collaboration with the PROTOBLAST. ASICS and Andersson Bell‘s project began with the intention of showing real content created with analogue sensibility to modern people living in a digitalized world, and established a new worldview with ASICS excellent technology and Andersson Bell‘s imagination.
Design was inspired by three movies that were an interesting stimulus in childhood. Inspired by the historic site temple in the jungle of Indiana Jones, the shark of Jaws and the Batmobile of The Dark Knight, you can get a glimpse of the design sensibility of ASICS and Andersson Bell, which was created by adding imagination to the impressive points of the movie.
ASICS PROTOBLAST is reborn and inspired by some of the past products designed for basketball and running, and features 3D AI technology studied by the ASICS Sports Science Research Institute and developed and applied geometric outsole tread patterns.
In addition, they added decorative metal moulds, Andersson Bell logo rivet decorations, and Amblum logo decorations to the shoe-laced layered design that wraps around the entire shoe, creating their own unique upper.
The Andersson Bell x ASICS PROTOBLAST consists of three colourways in men’s and women’s sizes: Black/Graphite Grey, Smoke Grey/Seagrass and Butter/Chocolate Brown.
OAKLEY® AND STAPLE DROP LIMITED-EDITION FROGSKINS EYEWEAR COLLECTION
Oakley® and STAPLE have once again joined forces to release a limited edition collection of three Frogskins. Building off of the original collaboration released by the duo back in 2010, this exclusive collection brings back one of the original styles and introduces two new species. This release marks the first of a two-part product collaboration, with the second drop to be unveiled later this year. The Oakley x STAPLE collection will be unveiled at STAPLE DAY on June 12th exclusively on the NTWRK App. The frames will be widely available for purchase at StaplePigeon.com, Oakley.com and select Oakely stores on the official launch date of June 15th.
Jeff Staple has long been considered a major influence on streetwear and youth culture. A long-time Oakley collaborator, he has worked with the brand on collections for snow and surf eyewear, as well as apparel collections and beyond. The 2022 Oakley x STAPLE Collection continues the brand’s long-standing partnership with the designer through the release of three Frogskins in updated colorways.
For 25 years, Jeff Staple has pioneered the fashion, design, and marketing worlds with his unique vision and incomparable creations. His creative energy and street-style aesthetic align very well with the Oakley brand, which is why this collaboration has continued to thrive over the years, said Brian Takumi, Oakley VP, Brand Soul and Creative. This year’s two-part collection features two Oakley icons from different points in the brand’s history, telling a story that dates all the way back to our first collaboration with Jeff. Each pays homage to our past while celebrating the present and harnessing the unmistakable style that only STAPLE possesses.
The three Oakley x STAPLE styles – Frogskins STAPLE XXV OG, Frogskins STAPLE XXV Black, and Frogskins STAPLE XXV Panda are made of a lightweight O Matter frame material. The OG colourway pays tribute to the collaboration that started it all between both brands, featuring Prizm Dark Golf lenses complete with the heritage STAPLE logo. The black colourway includes striking Prizm Ruby lenses that stand out from the crowd, while the black-and-white Panda colourway is accented by Prizm Jade lenses. The stems of all three sunglasses depict STAPLE’s iconic Pigeon, the brand’s logo which pays homage to New York’s ubiquitous bird.
For this special collection, we blended the unique DNA of STAPLE and Oakley to create a new ‘species’ of Frogskins, says Jeff Staple, Founder of STAPLE & Reed Art Department. The visual design elements reference my first ever Oakley collab from back in 2010, reimagined with new technology and innovation – like only they can do. Now with new Prizm lens colours and lightweight frames, we’re excited to bring the Pigeon and Frog back together again.
It’s been a hot minute since we have held an event like this, think back pre-COVID September 2019, which was the last time we were able to hit Queensland like this.
Even after holding a very successful event “It’s More Than Just Sneakers” in Melbourne we knew we couldn’t disappoint, you know we were making a comeback. Brisbane exceeded our expectations with support from the wonderful venue staff at the Beenleigh Events Centre.
Massive shout out to Monster Energy for holding down the event with supplying all of the drinks and beats.
Thank you to all the vendors who made the event what it was. It’s because of you and your passion we’re able to hold events like this. Glad to see the mix of vendors we know and some new faces that we would hope to make your stamp on the lifestyle market. We would love to see you all again next year for an even bigger turn out.
Once again, we want to thank our amazing sponsors for their continued support with our events. Please see the list and be sure to give them each a follow:
Finally big thank you to The Kickz Stand members and crew for holding it down sharing the love through their socials, posting on the group and commenting on our fan page. You are the reason we have such a passionate community.
G-SHOCK Australia are proud to announce the collaboration with multi-platinum selling and award-winning Australian Hip Hop royalty, Hilltop Hoods. The limited edition Hilltop Hoods x G-SHOCK GBA-800HTH takes the iconic GBA-800 watch face and personalises it with Hilltop Hoods‘ iconography for a watch that is as functional as it is stylish.
Since their inception in 1996, the rise of Hilltop Hoods has seen the trio achieve 10 ARIA Awards, 6 chart-topping #1 ARIA Albums, sold-out arena tours and over 60 platinum accreditations thus far. Most recently, the release of single ‘Show Business’ ft. US soul singer Eamon gave fans the first taste of a much-anticipated new studio album.
The Hilltop Hoods x G-SHOCK GBA-800HTH limited-edition collaborative watch is a true expression of mutual appreciation, respect, and the pinnacle of a longstanding history of Hip Hop partnerships for Hilltop Hoods and G-SHOCK globally. The ‘Living In Bunkers’ single from their #1 ARIA Album, Drinking From The Sun (2012) is testament to this, with featured artist Black Thought referencing G-SHOCK for its enduring legacy in the lyrics.
Available in matte black with a black dial that features Hilltop Hoods’ monogram logo in white, the GBA-800HTH-1A emulates Hilltop Hoods’ carefully curated aesthetic. The watch band sports the full Hilltop Hoods logo in the band’s iconic purple colourway that is further complimented by purple accents throughout.
This impactful design is paired with G-SHOCK’S fitness functionalities, including a 3-axis accelerometer, a key feature to capture Hilltop Hoods’ unique movement and energy onstage and equip their fans to do the same. Other features include Shock Resistance, 200M Water Resistance, 5 Daily alarms with Flash Alert and 300 City World Time settings.
In celebration of this historic collaboration, there will be a limited release of the GBA-800HTH-1A in VIP packaging, exclusively available at gshock.com.au. This VIP packaging will be the only place fans can gain exclusive access to a short documentary for full insight into the lives of Hilltop Hoods aka Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris, and how they navigated the changes that came with the global pandemic, all while designing their first G-SHOCK.
The Hilltop Hoods x G-SHOCK GBA-800HTH-1A ($349.00 AUD) and GBA-800HTHVIP-1A ($449.00) collaboration will be available on the 10th of June on gshock.com.au and at selected Australian retailers. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For more CASIO and G-SHOCK features, click HERE.
From inspiration to perspiration the Under Armour ALL OUT MILE provides the motivation, the coaching, and the training plan to run your fastest mile. Starting this May, unique stories from around the world will highlight thousands of runners achieving their personal best.
With virtual participation in 14 countries, Under Armour has almost doubled regional participation from last year’s challenge to execute a global event in both virtual and live formats. Teams and individuals alike will take on the 30-day mission to train with resources to fit into their existing routines with the ultimate goal to go ALL OUT just in time for Global Running Day.
When registering for the Under Armour All Out Mile, participants gain access to training routines and workouts from UA’s elite coaches, athletes, and Human Performance experts. Registration will automatically grant participants access to a free 3-month UA MapMyRun™ MVP membership where they will be able to log miles and access exclusive training plans and video tips throughout their journey to compete.
On May 1st, the Under Armour All Out Mile begins with a month-long Training Period. Whether you’re walking or running, connect your shoes or smartwatch to get personalised tips and training plans to help you go farther and faster.
During the Under Armour All Out Mile Competition Period, participants are encouraged to go ALL OUT and run their fastest mile anytime between June 1st – 5th. In celebration of Global Running Day, UA will kick off live events across the globe at cities across the US as well as in the UK, Thailand, Japan, South Africa and Australia.
Sydney will play host to the first Australian Under Armour All Out Mile live event, to be held at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground from 5:00pm-9:00pm. The event will be a celebration of the running community and free and open to the public to attend to lay down their fastest mile, as well as enjoy music and entertainment. Competitors are encouraged to register early on the day (from 4:30pm) to avoid disappointment.
Participants results will automatically be pulled from UA MapMyRun™ and appear on the FitRankings leaderboard, where they can see how they stack up against runners from around the world. Are you ready to see your name on the leaderboard? Prizing will be awarded to the top-3 males and top-3 females in each region.
At Under Armour, we recognise the power of sport. We know that youth participation in sport goes beyond the track, court, field, or arena. Being in sports at a young age leaves an impression that sets our youth up for a brighter future. That’s why we’re committed to awarding the top teams in the “Most Milers” competition with a $10,000 monetary donation back to the non-profit organisation of their choice. All designated charities must have a connection to increasing access and opportunity for all young athletes in support of UA’s Access to Sport initiative.
Sign up your local crew, club, or even create a team for your social followers to support youth sports in your community. Make a team. RUN ALL OUT. Make an impact. Join the Under Armour All Out Mile to run your fastest mile on Global Running Day. Sign up now for free at UAALLOUTMILE.com and follow @UArunning @UnderArmourAU #UAAllOutMile for updates.
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It was only a month ago we got the first look at the upcoming Thor: Love & Thunder movie after many months of waiting and waiting for a look. And now, we have another trailer to go over before the release in 6 weeks.
After the first teaser revealed a retired Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the return of Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) as the superhero the Mighty Thor, the thunder god and goddess are back together in the official trailer for director Taika Waititi’s sequel to Thor: Ragnarok. But not that back together: the long-distance relationship between Thor of Asgard and Jane of Midgard ended off-screen when Ragnarok revealed the ex-couple broke up sometime after the events of 2013’s Thor: The Dark World.
Marvel Studios dropped the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, disrupting Thor’s quest for inner peace post-Endgame with the newest threat to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale).
Worthy of wielding the enchanted hammer Mjolnir — thus possessing the powers of Thor — the mighty Jane Foster Thor teams up with the Asgardian Avenger, King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), and Korg (Waititi) in the cosmic adventure co-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy: Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Drax (Dave Bautista), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Groot (voice of Vin Diesel), and Rocket Raccoon (voice of Bradley Cooper).
The official synposis for the movie is as follows:
“The film finds Thor on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced: a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who — to Thor’s surprise — inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.”
Thor: Love & Thunder hits cinemas here in Australia on 7th July, 2022 while international will see it a day later (8th July, 2022)
