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The New Chicago Jordan 1s Are For Poseurs
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Dan McQuade
August 25, 2022
Science
What Are Those? Norwegian Archeologists Reveal Iron Age Hooper’s Malformed Kicks
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Patrick Redford
April 29, 2022
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Virgil Abloh Made Clothing Special For Me
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Dan McQuade
November 29, 2021
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The Blood Shoes Will Steal Your Immortal Sole
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Dan McQuade
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Capital
Prolific Sneaker Reseller Turns Out To Have A Mom Who’s An Executive At Nike
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Patrick Redford
March 3, 2021
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