Taking cues from pre-millennial football boots from adidas’ archive including the Predator and Copa Mundial, our adidas Originals Handball Spezial Long Tongue – size? exclusive is a rustic take on a widely cherished terrace stand grail. Both pairs are doused in brown and sandy uppers constructed from suede, with a workwear-inspired textile T-toe, eye stays, and 3-Stripes. Underfoot, a gum outsole softened by a cushioned insole provides stud-like grip, alongside evoking vintage qualities. Polishing up, debossed Trefoil branding sits atop the tongue, with woven Handball Spezial labelling on the ..read more

As we draw the curtain on the Run The Track series, the concluding episode spotlights the experiences of black female artists in music. Multi-disciplinary artist Orlan Award recipient NikNak takes the floor and chats with Ni Maxine and LayFullstop to explore and celebrate the huge contributions of black female artists to the music industry while diving into how they’re represented, and their experiences working within music.  Check out more from the Run The Track series on our blog. The post Run The Track Episode 3 | size? radio powered by Nike appeared first on Blog Size ..read more

Pioneers, legends, and the Originals; KoRn finally made their longstanding relationship with adidas official in October 2023 with a well-received collaborative collection. The band has a historical connection with the label that can be traced back to their first album and unofficial uniform of self-customised adidas tracksuits and trainers, even predating their ‘96 track ‘A.D.I.D.A.S’ from ‘Life’s Peachy’. Back for 2024, an all-new collection arrives – and it couldn’t have come sooner. Drawing inspiration from KoRn’s mainstream breakthrough album ‘Follow the Leader’. While October’s release sa ..read more

In the world of outdoor apparel, few names are as synonymous with quality and durability as Columbia. The Oregon-based brand is back for the warmer seasons delivering premium outdoor pieces meticulously crafted with top-tier materials. While the nature-bound inspiration is obvious in this T-shirt collection, Columbia is just as suited to urban settings as it is if you’re scaling mountains or navigating jungles. But it’s not just about functionality; these tees boast a design aesthetic that’s as at home in a cafe too, making them a versatile addition to any wardrobe. They are more than just app ..read more

Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, or “a sound mind, in a sound body” – that’s right, this episode of size? collections is all about ASICS. We head to Toulouse to meet our collector, Bisso Le Goff, founder of @asics_addict, and proud owner of over 200 pairs. We learn more about the ASICS enthusiast community and why wearing the collection is important to Bisso. Stay tuned, it’s a good one. For Bisso, there was B.A. and A.A. – Before ASICS and After ASICS. Pre-2010, he only had eyes for basketball silhouettes, until he was introduced to the Gel-Lyte III. He recalls that the split tongue first caught ..read more

One of the standout models in the City Series, the München first surfaced in 1976 before becoming a terrace cult classic. Remodelled but still nodding to the South German cultural hub – Munich – a city engulfed with football success, the München ’24 returns in a ‘Wonder Clay’ and ‘Semi Blue Burst’. Boasting soft suede uppers with a neutral colourway, the low-profile model adorns pink 3-Stripes shooting down each sidewall with a branded heel tab and leather tongue. This all rests on grippy rubber soles that adopt a gum aesthetic and to finish, gold foil ‘München’ labelling crosses the late ..read more

An adidas Originals classic full of terrace charm, the Handball Spezial is an archive gem that originally served as an indoor sports shoe that gained a more casual demand beyond the courts. Stripping things back to focus on our size? exclusive, we’re focusing on the silhouette’s story and cultural beginnings – showcasing what the shoe now represents and who they are worn by. For the launch, we’ve teamed up with Liverpudlian documentary photographer and writer, Antony Wilde, to learn more about himself, his work and what the silhouette means to him. Propelling the low-profile shoe into a new di ..read more

Clarks Originals contemporary adaptability really is to be admired. Truly a British high-street grail that’s seen its many staples worn on the feet of the likes of your granddad (probably), Britpop icons, Jamaican rudeboys, hip-hop royalty, and, well, that’s only a pick at the corner of the sticker of boundless cherishment. There really aren’t many brands out there that can preach such an array of diversity – but Clarks Originals can. Bitta history now. The year is 1825, and Clarks Originals has just opened its doors for the very first time, selling rugs in the village of Street, Somerset. It ..read more

Last sighted back in 2012, the Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Military Blue’ is an old-school colourway that has a fond place in the hearts of long-standing Jordan lineage admirers. This one stays true to its OG specifications, making for a well-anticipated rendition. Staying true to its lucrative genetics, the upper returns in full grain white leather, complimented by colour-coordinated netting on the vamp and collar lining. ‘Military Blue’ accents decorate the eyelet wings, heel, and a portion of the midsole – while the mudguard offers up subtle contrast in smooth grey. Rest assured that a visible Nike ..read more

In order to define its future, The North Face are embracing its past for the latest NSE collection. Looking back through the expeditionary label’s mountainous archive, The North Face inject its early 2000s catalogue with some contemporary creativity for the next generation of future explorers. A brand that’s renowned for its world-class outdoor performance gear, the latest NSE collection from the West Coast natives boldly reimagines some of the brand’s most timeless silhouettes through a modern looking glass. The Lost Signals NSE collection is ready for discovery now at size? The post The Nor ..read more