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The Russ Report: New Sneakers Are More Important Than Collaborations — Finally

Sneakerheads used to clamor for exclusive sneaker collaborations but that's no longer the case.

Russ Bengtson4057 days ago
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The Russ Report: The Nike Air Presto Was so Far Ahead of Its Time We're Just Catching Up

The Nike Air Presto returns this weekend in O.G. form and we explore how it influenced a new generation of running sneakers.

Russ Bengtson4064 days ago
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The Russ Report: Sneaker Brands Should Realize It's the Small Details That Matter

The original details of a sneaker, as small as they may be, is what truly matters to sneakerheads.

Russ Bengtson4078 days ago
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The Russ Report: Why It's Pointless to Pack a Ton of Sneakers While Traveling

Sneakerheads tend to pack way too many sneakers while traveling and that's the worst thing you can do.

Russ Bengtson4085 days ago
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The Russ Report: Whose Sneaker Nostalgia Is It Anyway?

Nostalgia plays an important role in sneaker marketing, but does it mean anything if you've never experienced it yourself?

Russ Bengtson4099 days ago
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The Russ Report: Why Retro Sneakers Aren't Actually "Real"

With so many reissued sneakers, what's actually considered a "real"?

Russ Bengtson4106 days ago
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The Russ Report: Why Tinker Hatfield's Retirement Will Be as Significant as Jordan's

Tinker Hatfield's contributions to the sneaker world was revolutionary, but what will happen once he's gone?

Russ Bengtson4113 days ago
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The Russ Report: Sneaker Reseller Culture Is About to Have Its Bubble Burst

Sneaker resell culture has reached critical mass, and here's why.

Russ Bengtson4127 days ago
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The Russ Report: How Social Media Changed Sneaker Culture for the Better

Did social media really kill the sneaker game? Nope, not quite.

Russ Bengtson4134 days ago
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The Russ Report: Cool Stories, Sneaker Brands

Sneakers used to have genuine histories behind them but brands have highjacked storytelling to new heights just to sell shoes.

Russ Bengtson4141 days ago
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The Russ Report: Donating Your Grails Isn't As Crazy An Idea As You Think

It's hard to let go of certain prized sneakers, but when you do, take them to the thrift store. You won't regret it.

Russ Bengtson4148 days ago
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The Russ Report: Why You Need To Take A Break From Buying Sneakers

Sneaker releases happen on a weekly basis now, but sometimes you just need to step away from it all.

Russ Bengtson4155 days ago
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The Russ Report: Why Some Sneakers Deserve to Stay in the Archives Forever

Brands are continually reissuing nearly every sneaker from its back catalogs, and it's time for the endless cycle of retros to stop.

Russ Bengtson4162 days ago
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The Russ Report: Russell Westbrook and The Kanye Effect on Signature Shoes

Russell Westbrook's latest signature shoe is a lifestyle sneaker and it begs the question, should lifestyle be the main focus now?

Russ Bengtson4169 days ago

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