Vans Sneakers
The most popular punk and extreme sports shoes: the Vans sneakers Vans sneakers are some of the most popular shoes amongst teenage skateboarders and extreme sports passionate. Vans’ history starts back in 1966 in the city of Anaheim, California when it was founded by brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren as the Van Doren Rubber Company. After experiencing great success in the 70s and early 80s, it was heading for rough times when they tried to introduce athletic shoes and take over what Nike, Puma and Adidas were doing, with horrible results. However, 2000 was the year the world went crazy over ...
Tretorn Sneakers
The Swedish company Tretorn was founded in 1881 in Helsingborg by Henry Dunker. It initially produced a huge variety of products such as tires, balls, boots and even galoshes. In 1902, they began to specialize on a niche market by launching the first rubber soled Tretorn sneakers and tennis balls and by 1930, they had a complete line of sport shoes. In 1964, Tretorn introduced the Classic XTL, the world’s first leather performance sneaker. 1972 sees the release of the revolutionary Sarek hiking boot, which took over the market in just a few years. A decade later, the Official Preppy Handbook features Canvas ...
Skechers Sneakers
Skechers sneakers are manufactured by a relatively new company in the industry. Skechers USA Inc. shoe company opened its doors in 1992, making it one of the young boys in the block. While the big players in the sneaker manufacturing industry have a tradition of 40 to more than 100 years old, Skechers sneakers became in less than 20 years, if not a standard, at least a very popular piece of sporting equipment. Skechers sneakers are very popular with those of ages between 10 and 30 years and more. They have a unique design that creates an instant catch. They are a favorite ...
Saucony Sneakers
Probably the most advanced running shoes in the world Saucony is an apparel company that manufactures some the most advanced running sneakers in the world. Their philosophy is to enhance every aspect of running and to inspire more people to start running as a hobby. As they state on their official site, “At Saucony, a good day is when we get to run. A great day is when we inspire someone else to run.” The first Saucony sneakers were manufactured as early as 1906 when the company opened their first factory near the Saucony. In 1910, a Russian immigrant, Abraham Hyde, opened a ...
Reebok Sneakers
The History Of Reebok and Reebok Sneakers Reebok is one of the most popular sneakers manufacturers in the world. Reebok sneakers have been worn by people on all continents for more than a hundred years. The company Reebok was created in 1890 for the best possible reason: athletes wanted to run faster than their opponents. To achieve that, Joseph William Foster started to manufacture, by hand at first, the very first running sneakers with spikes in them that would later become the most important trait of Reebok sneakers. Reebok has exclusive right to manufacture and sell both original and replica uniforms for all ...
Puma Sneakers
Choose Top Puma sneakers If You're After A Gold Medal In Road Racing Puma sneakers are the most popular items in the Puma’s product lines. Puma first appeared in 1948, when Rudolf Dassler leaved his brother with whom he created Adidas to create his own apparel company. Nowadays, Puma is a powerful international company with factories all over the world and distributing products to more than 80 countries. In the last few years, Puma became the most important chick brand in Europe. It is now a rule for European youths to wear a piece of Puma apparel. Wearing Puma sneakers or t-shirts is cool, ...
Prada Sneakers
Numerous fashion designers dedicate a large portion of their work to creating sneakers. Prada is one of them. The fashion house has been doing this for quite a while and now it is one of the best known designers in this field. There is that Italian thing that flows around Prada sneakers that simply captivates you. Is it the simple thought that they’re made in Italy or that there’s something more to them than meets the eye... we’ll never know. Prada shoes have a definite southern European look. They follow a different style than their American competitors Nike and Reebok or even other ...
Polo Sneakers
When I first heard about Polo sneakers, the only thing that came to mind was the game that is usually played in Britain by riding a horse, usually in the wealthy families. I though Polo sneakers were special shoes that need to be worn during the game. Only later did I find out that Polo is actually a company owned by Ralph Lauren, a very talented fashion designer in England that creates apparel not only for adults, but also for children of all ages. I find his designs very interesting. His Polo sneakers have a retro appearance and while this is a ...
Onitsuka Tiger Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger is a line of vintage sneakers manufactured and sold by the Japanese apparel company ASICS. ASICS started manufacturing shoes in 1949, being called at the time Onitsuka Co. Ltd., but changed its name in time, the current name being an acronym for Latin phrase "anima sana in corpore sano", which means "a sound mind in a sound body". The founder, Kihaciro Onitsuka thought that if he could manage to create a good shoe for the kids in Kobe who were playing basketball mostly barefoot at the time, he could make a fortune. His bet was right and after studying and ...
Nike Sneakers
How About a Pair of Nike Sneakers? Nike sneakers were the first products manufactured by the company that will later become the world’s biggest apparel manufacturer, Nike. Back in 1964, Bill Bowerman had the idea of producing cheap sports shoes that would be accessible to everyone. He was joined by Jeff Johnson and soon opened Nike’s first retail store in Santa Monica, California. The company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, suggesting the bright future to come. The Nike swoosh logo that is now recognized by everyone, found on all of Nike's shoes, was created in 1971 by a young student, Carolyn ...
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Vans Sneakers
The most popular punk and extreme sports shoes: the Vans sneakers Vans sneakers are...
Tretorn Sneakers
The Swedish company Tretorn was founded in 1881 in Helsingborg by Henry Dunker. It...
Skechers Sneakers
Skechers sneakers are manufactured by a relatively new company in the industry. Skechers...
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Snoop Dogg Launches Adidas Originals Star Wars Collection
Just browsing the net the other day, I ran into this piece of news that really made my day. Looks like Snoop Dogg joined the dark side of the force and made it into a parade with Darth Vader through midtown Manhattan to promote the launch of the new Adidas Originals Star Wars collection. Snoop Dogg and Darth Vader He left with Vader from the 34th Street... [Read more of this review]
A1 Sneakers Undergoes Major Redesign
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Energie Fall Winter Shoe Collection
I haven’t checked Energie in a long while, so it was just about time to take a look what they’ve done lately. Energie is one of the coolest fashion brands and a great Italian sneakers manufacturer. They’ve got a new campaign for the Fall Winter 09/10 Collection starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, an Irish model who’s also an actor. You’ve seen... [Read more of this review]
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