How the Grape Five Built it’s Legacy off the Court
The beloved sneaker returns this weekend for the fourth time. The Air Jordan Five debuted in 1990. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Jordan Five took…
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Ronnie Fieg Taps Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation on New Balance 998
Ronnie Fieg has revealed that his next New Balance collaboration will involve one of the most legendary architects of all-time. And instead of taking inspiration…
Apr. 11, 2023
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Adidas Takes Inspiration From Water Shoes on the All-New ATRIC23
Adidas debuted its ATRIC line in 2018 as a celebration of performance outdoor gear’s boon in the ’90s and early ’00s. The timing couldn’t have…
Apr. 11, 2023
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Takashi Murakami’s First Nike Collab Comes via an Assist by RTFKT
Takashi Murakami’s first Nike collaboration is coming to both the metaverse and real life. As part of a three-party effort with RTFKT Studios, Murakami is…
Apr. 11, 2023
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Social Status’ “Playground/Recess” Short Film Wins Webby Award
UPDATE: Congratulations to The Whitaker Group for winning the 2023 Best Video Campaign Webby Award for the Playground/Recess” short film that introduced the story of…
Apr. 10, 2023
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Converse Gives Devin Booker a Super Clean Chuck 70
On the court, Devin Booker is well known for donning Nike’s Kobe series. Off the court, however, the Phoenix Suns swingman is also a big…
Apr. 10, 2023
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Brain Dead’s Oakley Chop Saws Are Absolute Heaters
Brain Dead and Oakley have been an ideal match for giving new life to archival footwear, and the two partners are giving it another go…
Apr. 10, 2023
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UNINTERRUPTED Takes on the Nike LeBron 20 “Speak Truth”
LeBron James is collaborating with LeBron James, as his UNINTERRUPTED platform takes on the Nike LeBron 20. Dubbed the “Speak Truth UNINTERRUPTED,” the silhouette arrives…
Apr. 10, 2023
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#beSocial This Week: April 10th – 17th
beSOCIAL is a community space and creative hub housed within or near a number of Social Status locations. The goal is to engage, mobilize, develop…
Apr. 9, 2023
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Bodega Channels Mid-Century Furniture for Its Vans Chukka Pack
If you’re the type of person who’s obsession with sneakers carried over the mid-century modern furniture, you’re going to love what Bodega and Vans are…
Apr. 7, 2023
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Norda Bills Its 002 as “World’s Most Responsive” Trail Runner
Norda has garnered the respect of hardcore trail runners since debuting with the 001 sneaker in 2021. Now, the Canadian brand is introducing its second…
Apr. 7, 2023
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The Nike Air Force 1 Wild Is Retooled for the Outdoors
Uptowns are going outdoors, as Nike is introducing the retooled Air Force 1 Wild. The women’s-exclusive silhouette sees the staple transformed into a bonafide hiking…
Apr. 7, 2023
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