If I told you to picture a Peter Moore-designed shoe that came out to the public in 1985, the Nike Dunk Low is probably not the first one that comes to mind. Of course, the Jordan 1 is likely the first, but the Dunk High and others are more often thought of as the retro sneakers from that year. However, looking at the releases over the past year or so, Nike has sold far more Dunk Lows than just about any other hyped sneaker. And every time they’ve sold out, including this Nike Dunk Low Hyper Cobalt pair.
When you picture a retro Jordan 1 or a non-SB Dunk in your head, they both probably have one thing in common: they are high tops. The 1980’s and high-top Nike basketball shoes are synonymous. However, when both of these shoes launched, the highs dropped next to lows. It’s fair to say the lows have just as much claim to being an OG retro as any high. That being said, the Dunk Low is pretty much at maximum hype right now, and the Jordan 1 sits everywhere. You might be asking: what’s the difference?
It’s true of almost everything you buy. Someone, somewhere, will say that you got taken advantage of because they claim the materials only cost a few cents, and everything else was just pure profit for the company. Of course, if that were true, everyone and their mother would be a shoemaker. So, if doesn’t cost pennies, what does it cost to make a shoe or boot?
We’ve all been there. You’re walking along and either because you’re not paying attention or because you have to, you hear a squish and your shoes are 2 inches deep in mud. Your heart sinks, and you’re wondering what you can do to fix your mistake.
Jordan Brand and Edison Chen’s Clot have quite a lot of history already, so it makes sense that they are continuing this with another history-focused collaboration: the Air Jordan 14 Terracotta. Building on Chen’s Chinese history, these shoes are designed to resemble the Terracotta Army. This was a set of stone soldiers, who would watch over the emperor in death.
When it comes to shoe construction, almost every type has a group that defends it. From the Goodyear Welt’s army of devotees wearing Allen Edmonds, to Vulcanized Rubber’s skaters looking for feel. However, there is one style that is almost universally talked about in a negative way – cemented construction.
It’s probably safe to say that just about everyone has owned a pair of shoes made with a vulcanized soles. Many brands that pretty much everyone grew up with use this type of construction. It’s one of the oldest ways to make a sneaker.
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For many who started to get into men’s fashion within the last decade, Stitchdown construction is viewed as a great alternative to the more formal,
For many people, “Goodyear Welt” is synonymous with a well-constructed shoe. Since 1869, the Goodyear welt has offered an easily resoleable option for footwear of all kinds. For most people, when thinking of a well known higher-end shoe brand, it’s probably a company that uses Goodyear welts.