Sneakers
'VICE Sneakers,' Today's Comic by Nick Gazin
A comprehensive guide to the hottest new sneakers coming out by VICE's resident sneakerhead.
How Vans Old Skool Became The Most Important Shoe in The World
From the feet of skaters to the shoe rack of Julia Roberts and fashion weeks around the world, just why has the fashion world gone Old Skool?
Deconstructing Fashion’s Love Affair With Ugly Sneakers
From our infatuation for Raf’s Ozweegos to the geriatric genius of Balenciaga’s latest, we try to make sense of the industry’s loyalty to the ugly shoe.
Inside the Wild World of Sneaker-Buying Bots
Sneakerheads are increasingly relying on automated software to buy limited-release shoes as soon as they go on sale.
The Healthy Touring Life of a Rockstar Runner
How does a man who spends months out of the year living in a van and hotels look better than my lazy ass?
How Two Indonesian Men Stole a 70-Year-Old Sneaker Logo
Famous foreign brands keep losing court battles with tiny Indonesian companies who registered the same name first. Why are the courts legalizing pirates and knockoffs?
It Just Got a Lot Harder to Find Vans Sneakers in Indonesia
The local distributor shuttered its Vans stores after declaring bankruptcy.
The Art of “Shoe-Shi,” Shoe-Shaped Sushi
Chef Yujia Hu crafts raw fish kicks that look good enough to wear (and eat).
The Nazi Sibling Rivalry That Divided A Town And Created Modern Sportswear
By creating Adidas and Puma, the Dassler Brothers divided both their families and their home town, all while changing sports forever.