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BREAK IT DOWN: BOKOESAM RAPSESSIE

Bokoesam ging onlangs langs bij studio Break It Down. Zijn bars zijn te horen in de video hierbeneden.

DR. MARTENS X RICK OWENS BEX BOOT

Dr. Rick. The latest collaboration to come from Dr. Martens, this time around the iconic footwear label has teamed up with Rick Owens for a reimagining of their beloved 1460 Bex Boot. Rolling out in two parts arriving in March and May, the release sees the aforementioned popular boot style subverted through Rick’s revered grungey lens with his trademark lacing system dominating the silhouette complemented by a smooth black leather finish, dual-branded sock liner and taupe heel loop.

VIDEO: BROEDERLIEFDE – ANIMALS FT. 3ROBI

Broederliefde dropte onlangs een song Animals in samenwerking met 3robi. Beluister de song hierbeneden.

THE BEST NIKE DUNKS TO COP FOR UNDER $200

While Nike Dunks have always been a staple for skaters and sneakerheads, the last two years have seen an explosion in popularity for the silhouette. While you could put this down to a saga of wild collaborations, including co-signs with The Grateful Dead and Ben & Jerry’s, there are many contributing factors. Celebrity endorsement from names like Kyrie Irving and Travis Scott has also helped the Nike SB Dunk along into a full-blown resurgence almost twenty years after its 2002 launch. But with great popularity comes great prices, and we don’t mean great like great, we mean great like massive, astronomical price tags. Make a quick Nike SB Dunk search online and you’re likely to see pairs reaching four figures on the first page. Whether it’s a Swarovski-encrusted pair from Cactus plant Flea Market or a fur-covered Grateful Dead pair, the Nike Dunk has become something almost unimaginable for early ‘00s disciples. That said, it’s still possible to show your love for the legendary silhouette without breaking the bank. To prove it, we took to the net to round up the best Nike Dunks under 200 dollars. The market for Nike Dunks under $200 might be overshadowed by bigger releases, but it still exists and it rewards those willing to take the time to look around. We did the looking around for you. Shop the best Nike Dunks for under 200 dollars. The best Nike Dunk Highs for under $200 Nike Dunk High SP 'Iowa' Dunk High SP 'Iowa' 2020 $180 NIKE BUY AT GOAT We love varsity colorways and we also love reissues, so the Nike Dunk High SP ‘Iowa’ really resonated. While the colorway was perhaps most famous when it was adopted by the Wu-Tang Clan in 1999, this 2020 release is actually the return of the 1985 colorway which was part of the 'Be True to Your School' series. Nike Dunk High Premium 'Dark Curry' Dunk High Premium 'Dark Curry' $175 NIKE BUY AT GOAT With the ‘Medium Curry’ Dunk Low releasing just a few days ago, it was only right that we shone the light on the Nike Dunk High Premium ‘Dark Curry’. Velvet Brown suede uppers feature shaggy orange suede overlays and a rich orange Swoosh all built on a clean, white and off-white sole unit. Nike Dunk High 'Vast Grey' Dunk High 'Vast Grey' From $164 NIKE (Available at 2 Merchants) WHERE TO SHOP As vintage-style, minimal colorways slowly take over the sneaker game in opposition to the attention-grabbing palettes often used for the more hyped releases, the Nike Dunk High ‘Vast Grey’ stands out as a highlight. This two-tone silhouette is easy to style and as timeless as they come. Nike Dunk High Sail 'Team Red' Nike Dunk High Sail 'Team Red' $165 NIKE BUY AT STOCKX Sail combines majestically with Team Red for the Nike Dunk High ‘Team Red’. Leather uppers form the perfect backdrop for one of the most sophisticated colorways we’ve seen in a long time. Nike Dunk High 'Michigan' Dunk High Michigan (2020) From $183 NIKE (Available at 2 Merchants) WHERE TO SHOP The Nike Dunk High ‘Michigan’ also debuted in 1985 as part of the ‘Be True to Your School’ series, and it’s another super-simple, pared-back colorway which hasn’t aged a day since its first release. Contrasting Varsity Maize and Midnight Navy panels to the upper have left an indelible mark on Dunk history and at less than $200, this is a no-brainer. Nike Dunk High 'Pure Platinum' Dunk High 'Pure Platinum' From $140 NIKE (Available at 2 Merchants) WHERE TO SHOP You can't go wrong with a triple-white colorway. Not only is it super-clean and therefore up there with the most versatile in terms of styling, but it also emphasizes the classic silhouette of the Nike Dunk High. Nike Dunk Lows for under $200 Nike Dunk Low 'Hyper Cobalt' Dunk Low 'Hyper Cobalt' $170 NIKE BUY AT GOAT Some Nike colorways take on a life of their own and the Hyper Cobalt/Black combination is definitely one. While it’s not dressing an iconic Jordan 1 here, the palette still packs a punch on the Nike Dunk Low. Nike SB Dunk Low 'Wheat' Nike SB Dunk Low 'Wheat' $168 NIKE BUY AT STOCKX Returning for 2020, Nike’s Wheat suede colorway is a sneakerhead favorite and has seen its fair share of releases. A monochrome upper sits atop a black midsole and, the cherry on top (or bottom), a gum outsole to round out the classic aesthetic. Nike Dunk Low Retro Dunk Low Retro 'Varsity Red' $182 NIKE BUY AT STOCKX One of the best things about varsity colorways is their simplicity. Although this Varsity Red Nike Dunk Low dropped earlier this year, it could just as comfortably dropped in any year for the last 35 years.

SNOOP DOGG & 4HUNNID TEAM UP FOR COLLABORATIVE ‘4HUNNIDXSNOOP DOGG COLLECTION’

Snoop Style. The latest in collaborative affairs, Snoop Dogg has teamed up with YG’s 4Hunnid label for the release of a partnered drop that hits all the nostalgia-inducing marks for your consideration. Laden with throwback logos and images of Snoop alongside West Coast and Marijuana references throughout, the drop comes as a result of a longtime friendship between the duo. Speaking on its release, YG commented: “I’ve been wanting to do something with Snoop Dogg for the longest time. The history of his brand is everything the 4Hunnid brand represents: Westside Shit.” PHOTO CREDIT: @4Hunnid View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

VIDEO: POP SMOKE – AP

Pop Smoke dropped a new song AP. Watch and listen to it below.

SPOTTED: OFFSET DONS THE LATEST NIKE X SUPREME COLLABORATION

Head to toe in sought-after pieces. Having released earlier this week, a new Nike X Supreme collection is always a call for celebration. Offset, member of the superstar rap group Migos, certainly thinks so, rocking multiple pieces from the two brands in his latest outfit. The Bad and Boujee rapper opted for a monotone outfit that mixed Nike pieces with a pair of rare Vlone jeans that feature the brand’s motto printed all-over. Offset kept warm in a beanie, puffer jacket and face mask from the latest Nike X Supreme drop, all in black. On feet, he opted for a white and black pair of Nike Dunk sneakers. PHOTO CREDIT: @offsetyrn View Larger View Larger

ALBUM EN VIDEO: JUSTIN BIEBER - JUSTICE EN PEACHES VIDEO

Justin Bieber heeft vandaag zijn R&B album Justice uitgebracht, samen met de videoclip van de track Peaches. Naast Burna Boy en Beam horen we Khalid, Chance the Rapper, The Kid Laroi, Dominic Fike, Daniel Ceasar, Giveon en Benny Blanco ook op het album. Beluister Justice hier via Spotify en bekijk de Peaches videoclip hierbeneden.

VETEMENTS AW21′ COLLECTION WILL START RELEASING THIS MONTH

Vetements Early AW21' Release. Never one to play by the rules, French luxury label Vetements recently announced they’ll begin to roll out their autumn/winter 2021 collection as of the end of this month, kicking off the season long before its conventional release window. Simultaneously giving us the opportunity to take a closer look at the pending release with a series of preview shots, the label perpetuates its tried and tested aesthetic with oversized silhouettes, graphics galore and a general punk-ish vibe throughout. View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

VIDEO: 3ROBI - GEEN CARTOON

3robi dropte onlangs een song genaamd Geen Cartoon. Beluister de track met videoclip hierbeneden.

WHAT THE TECH? ADIDAS ORIGINALS TORSION

What the Tech? is a new HYPEBEAST series that puts familiar products under the microscope. We’ll examine them in detail, lifting the lid on how they work, what makes them special, and what the future holds for them. Rather than looking at the technology you’d find around your home, What the Tech? spotlights materials and product advancements in the fashion, footwear, design, and art worlds, speaking with the brands themselves to get an unfiltered insight. It’s safe to assume that almost all of us have owned an adidas Originals Torsion product at least once in our sneaker-wearing lifetime. From the legendary ZX series, which has become a collectible in its own right (with or without Torsion — there’s more on that to come), to numerous pairs from adidas Running’s division, Torsion can be found throughout the Three Stripes’ roster and to this day the technology is as tried-and-tested as running itself. Torsion was invented for athletes, specifically and strategically placed into performance shoes under the ZX moniker. Today, many of us know Torsion as part of the ZX 4D line, or we correlate the tech with ZX retro re-releases that have dropped as a result of the “A-ZX” series. However, Torsion is much more than just one part of a ZX shoe — in fact, it’s a manipulatable, controllable component that can be found in athlete and consumer shoes, manufactured and tweaked to suit a shoe’s purpose down to “a very granular detail,” as noted by Stephan Schneider, Product Director for Running at adidas. For this installment of What the Tech?, HYPEBEAST speaks with Schneider about all things Torsion. Read on to find out about the history of the technology, what it actually is, and how the 30-year-old tech mainstay is going to continually develop. 1 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast 2 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast 3 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast The What, Why and How HYPEBEAST: What exactly is adidas Originals’ Torsion technology? Stephan Schneider: It’s relatively simple. It’s a TPU arch that supplies support to your forefoot and rear foot. You also need to understand foot anatomy and function to really understand Torsion, too. Your foot is essentially built in three areas: your heel, your midfoot and your forefoot. With every gait cycle, you transition very quickly through those three areas. The Torsion bar is built like a bridge, and with every step your foot rotates independently — which is called Torsion. Through your gait cycle (imagine you’re running a marathon) you’d do that very often, so you build a lot of strain and tension on your footbridge, so the Torsion bar helps and supports your transition from your heel to your forefoot, and it still allows you to have a natural foot torsion through your gait cycle, and it also adapts to the different surfaces you’re running on. Essentially, it’s an extension of your foot, helping you with a greater level of support for your feet. So why doesn’t every pair of adidas Running shoes have Torsion, and why does Torsion sometimes appear where you wouldn’t expect it? No, they don’t. But that’s the beauty of a Torsion bar, it’s so customizable for a lot of different sports and athlete needs. In basketball you need more stability so we optimize the Torsion bar in a certain way, or taking the Torsion idea into elite racing, we extend the forks — two arms essentially — into the forefoot more to get a springy feeling and propulsion from your running shoe. We’ve always found ways to customize the Torsion bar to the specific needs of the athlete. When you say “customize it”, how? The Torsion bar itself is perceived, maybe, as an element in the midfoot. But through the geometry and engineering and the material choices we’re making, we’re really able to customize the feeling and the benefit that the Torsion bar gives the athlete or the consumer to a very granular detail, which gives a great underfoot experience. 1 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast 2 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast 3 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast The History of Torsion What did the invention of Torsion in 1989 mean for adidas Originals? The invention of Torsion specifically for running was a paradigm shift — you can see that within the ZX series. All of the shoes we had before Torsion were three-digit-numbered, but once Torsion came, the ZX series had a four-digit number: ZX 4000, 5000, 8000. It was the identifier that we’d integrated a Torsion bar. [Torsion] allowed us to customize the running shoes specifically for the needs of the runner, so it was a way to really look into what runners want and need — using biomechanics we’d tune the footwear accordingly. This was the first time we were able to build a cushion shoe, a guidance shoe, and a support shoe in a way that allowed the runner to feel comfortable at every step of their run. This was a totally new thing because, before that, you only really had running shoes. This is how we switched it over, which was a great achievement for adidas Running. Touching on that: would you agree that Torsion is no longer seen as running tech today? That’s the cool part about meaningful, credible innovation. At a certain point in its lifecycle, it transcends and becomes something that’s more culturally relevant. I think there are good examples across the brand: Dellinger Web, Torsion, BOOST, you name it. They are built and grounded in meaningful insights and innovation, and they then transcend into cultures by people adopting and wearing them, and making something new and different out of it, which is ultimately the epitome of innovation — itself is an iterative process, that’s the beauty of the Torsion bar. Overall, what impact has Torsion had on the wider sneakers industry? [When it was introduced,] it was a quantum leap for the industry. If you look at the time after that, adidas was pushing innovation. We started with the Torsion bar, we had Equipment as a concept, we had Streetball coming and Feet You Wear and Predator, Climacool, adiZero was coming in. All of those shoes somewhat picked on elements of the Torsion bar, or used the Torsion bar in a modified way. Through that we leveled up the innovation game throughout the industry. Torsion pushed the game forward not just in running, but in the footwear industry in general. 1 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast 2 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast 3 of 3 Eric Brain/Hypebeast The Future of Torsion Since 1989, the recipe has stayed the same, right? This is the coolest part about Torsion. We’ve kept the integrity of Torsion over the years, it still does what it did 30 years back, but we added benefits based on new consumer insights and new athlete needs. We’re able to build new innovations based on the principles of Torsion. In a way, Torsion is its own brand within adidas. How did it become such a stalwart piece of tech for you? It goes back to what I said earlier: if something is founded in true athlete insight and is then translated, it gets adopted by sneaker and fashion consumers. It becomes an iconic element of a brand. Torsion is one of those iconic technological innovations that adidas has put out over the last 30 years — there’s a handful that maybe are at the same level as Torsion. Is it the Torsion bar that makes the sneakers collectible, or are the OG ZX styles you find Torsion in the collectibles? I think it’s the benefit that Torsion brings. Everybody — even without understanding how foot anatomy works — can relate to the Torsion bar, and understands what it does. You look at it and you understand what it does. When you think about the footwear industry in general, the Torsion bar was the very first thing that did what it was supposed to do, and showed it without talking about it in a way. You knew what it’s supposed to do without having to read a description about it, which is what makes it so iconic and helped us to keep it relevant over the years. How are you going to make Torsion last another 30 years? I can’t disclose too much, but when you look at what we did with the new UltraBOOST 21, it is still based on the fundamentals of Torsion but it’s brought into a completely new context, providing a different additional benefit as opposed to what the Torsion bar is “supposed” to do. We’re focusing the conversation on Torsion — A-ZX most recently was a good way to tell the history of Torsion and the ZX series — and it’s also how we take Torsion into the future and [keep it] relevant to consumers. These are elements we want to focus on, where we celebrate icons, and the future where we can take it forward.

VIDEO: AYA NAKAMURA – FLY

Aya Nakamura dropt alweer een hit genaamd Fly. Beluister het hierbeneden.

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