Only a few days left… You’ve been procrastinating gift shopping for weeks, but slowly realize that Christmas is around the corner and you still haven’t found the perfect gift for your loved ones. Can’t go wrong with sneakers… but that doesn’t make the choice any easier. We got you covered with the ultimate guide to the perfect Christmas Sneaker Gift for your family.   Partner 1. Nike Air Force 1 Love Letter   While this shoe was originally created as a valentine’s day exclusive, it stretches beyond the realms of 14 February. If you want to show your partner your true l ..read more

Christmas will be full of Drip   We’re all wishing Nike and Adidas would spare us from new releases, we’re all still broke from Black Friday. However, it seems like December has more in store for us than anybody could expect. From A Ma Maniere to Patta’s final Air Max, we round off the 4 most anticipated sneaker releases of December 2021!   A Ma Maniere Jordan 1   After the ultra-successful rework of the Air Jordan 3 by Nike and the US-based sneaker boutique A Ma Maniere, the two are back with another collaboration. Opting for the Jordan 1 might seem a little late for some fan ..read more

Has the Air Force 1 finally been replaced?     New Balance’s revival of the 1989 classic has become one of the influential sneaker movements of 2021. Aimé Leon Dore owner Teddy Santis found a beautiful silhouette in the archives of the American sportswear company and resurrected it to finally provide sneakerheads and alternative to the worn-out AF1’s or Reebok 85’s. The New Balance 550 is a sturdy basketball sneaker constructed from premium leather and high-end production standards. The result is a clean, yet intricate everyday sneaker that offers unlimited room for crazy collabs and ..read more

Keep your feet dry...   You look out the window, the first snowflakes descend to the frozen ground. Temperatures fall below zero, the snow piles up outside your door. Time to build some snowmen, throw some snowballs onto your neighbours roof. The only problems: snow is cold and snow is wet. The difficult choice of which crispy-clean sneaker you wish to sacrifice for your endeavours arises, and you are clueless. You visit dripdrops.be, but are overwhelmed by the incredible choices. Well, we are here to help you! The Top 5 Winter Sneakers for this icy season!   5. Jordan 1 University B ..read more

Riding the wave…   History Patta has been a key player in the sneaker game for decades. Since its inception 17 years ago, the brand has established itself as one of the main influential brands to incorporate cultural influence into the streetwear community. With many original streetwear brands taken over by conglomerates and developing into large-scale commercial enterprises, Patta has remained true to its roots, keeping the black-owned business fully independent. The collaborative efforts between companies like Nike and New Balance with the Amsterdam-based brand serve to highlight Patta ..read more

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Fragments of Two Icons Travis Scott x Nike If you have some affiliation with the sneaker world – which I presume you have, given you are reading this blog – you are probably familiar with the influence that US-superstar Travis Scott has on the entire shoe-metaverse. Literally any sneaker with his logo on it is an instant grail to most sneakerheads, selling out within seconds, reselling for absolutely insane values. While from an objective perspective, some of Travis’ collaborations with Nike were less aesthetically pleasing, fans always find a way to combine the sneakers with outfits that wil ..read more

Happy Haunting!   Want to drip like the fake blood on your face? Make sure to keep your shoes as fire as your Jack-o’-Lantern for this Halloween! This will ensure that nothing will frighten you as much as getting your shoes dirty – monsters will have no chance to compete!   Like most festivities, Halloween has provided inspiration for numerous crazy sneakers throughout the years, many of which we tend to forget until October hits and Instagram is bombarded with the Freddy Kruger Dunks and the Air Force 1 Skeletons. That being said, the choices are endless, but we have picked ou ..read more

Suit Yourself   Let’s face it: while streetwear gives you all the freedom to feel as comfortable as you want – sweatpants, oversize knitters, beanies – there are the rare special occasions that require you to escape the comfort zone, into formal wear. Time to pull out the tailored suit that’s been dusty in your cupboard throughout lockdown, hoping that it will still fit over the home-office belly. Move up a hole or two in the belt, try to remember how to fold a tie, find a cute pocket square and you’re ready to go. Except for one thing. After a year of working from your couch in Yeezy Sli ..read more

Sneakerheads have had enough   Seeking Novelty Once in a while, sneakerheads need something new. In 2015, Yeezy was this “something new”, 2017 brought the Nike x Off-White train. In 2020, the Dunk Low was the sought-after novelty (at least for those who were not into sneakers 15 years ago). While the hype waves are surely fun while they last, a saturated market just doesn’t allow for infinite continuation of excitement; so the current leader has to make way for a successor. This is the sweet spot which sneaker brands need to identify and target. The switch point between a long-hyped, but ..read more