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October 26, 2017
Old School Cult Classic Sneakers
There are three types of sneakers that get discussed in menswear. One is the sporty basketball high-top, the other the…
August 22, 2017
Steve Caballero Describes The Origins Of The Iconic Vans From 1989
“As far as the design goes, I’d been wearing a lot of Puma Prowlers and Air Jordans so I…
August 11, 2017
The Duke Of Devonshire’s Chucks
Andrew Cavendish, the 11th Duke of Devonshire, was a master of what has been called the old British dude look–tailored…
August 2, 2017
Restaurateur And Writer Eddie Huang Talks About Sneakers
“Sneakers to me was the illest symbol of the American dream. The thing that got me into sneakers was, when…
July 13, 2017
What Americans Call Athletic Footwear
The US is pretty divided these days. Apparently, so much so that you can narrow in on the general area…
June 12, 2017
Adidas Is Coming Out With GATS
For those interested in German Army Trainers – otherwise known as GATs, which German Army recruits used to wear to…
May 1, 2017
Ten Great Sneakers For Spring
Every year around this time, I get an itch to buy a new pair of sneakers. Warmer weather calls for…
February 16, 2017
That Other Adidas Tennis Shoe: Rod Laver
The Adidas Stan Smith has been the sneaker of the 2010s (evidence: Phoebe Philo wears it on the runway in…
August 29, 2016
A Guide To Retro Running Shoes
In the 1970s, shortly after Japan fell in love with Ivy Style, the Japanese started noticing that American college students…
May 31, 2016
What Does It Cost To Make A Running Shoe?
Fashion companies are often accused of inflating their prices – perhaps none moreso than sneaker brands. After all, how much…
May 10, 2016
My Favorite Thing: Dallas Penn
My Favorite Thing is a column where Put This On asks stylish, interesting, and otherwise cool men to name their…
March 17, 2016
Ten Great Sneakers For Spring
Should we make this a tradition? Last year we rounded up ten great sneakers for spring, as warm weather calls…
February 29, 2016
A Service Directory For Cleaning And Repairing Clothes
There’s no way around it – no matter how expensive or well-made, all clothes are susceptible to staining, tearing, and…
February 17, 2016
Real People: Sneakers–Contrast Or Go Tonal?
When I was a kid and went shopping for baseball cleats, white cleats were not cool. My parents, who can…
November 18, 2015
NOStalgia: Five Resurrected Sneaker Designs Under $100 Worth Buying
You can sift through garage sales and ebay for your the sneakers you wanted when a new pair of sneakers…