NEVER ENOUGH by Asphaltgold The desire to learn, the pursuit of personal development and growth, and never having enough of it – that’s dedication. Asphaltgold’s Spring 24 collection is for the curious people, those who don’t stop exploring and learning and who are excited about everything that’s not known so far. It’s placed in an environment of learning & craftsmanship, where interests are lived & perfected, and where you work on yourself. The *Never Enough* collection for spring 2024: The *Never Enough.* collection is Asphaltgold’s very first cut&sew collection, featuri ..read more

ASPHALTGOLD FOR ADIDAS EURO CUP 24 – CONNECTING PLAYERS + + + VOTE HERE + + + (from 19.04.24 at 12 PM) For generations, the adidas brand has been a key player in the world of football, shaping the sport and establishing itself as a supplier to the most important national teams, clubs and players. After the successful adidas Consortium Cup last year, adidas is launching the EURO Style Cup on April 19, 2024, just in time for the European Championships at home. A competition in which sneaker and streetwear retailers from across Europe can incorporate their individual view of football culture in ..read more

NIKE AIR MAX DN – A NEW FAMILY MEMBER For this year's Air Max Day, Nike is opening a new chapter, introducing us to the newest member of the Air Max family: the Nike Air Max DN. The Air Max Day, celebrated annually since 2014, also marks the release date of this new silhouette. Just in time for the start of spring, the long-awaited DN brings us a shoe that combines comfort and performance and becomes the key piece of every outfit with its modern, almost futuristic silhouette. Nike's new creation embodies a confident determination and energy, which makes it effortlessly fit into the ..read more

WELCOME BACK: NEW BALANCE T500 After the silhouette was reintroduced in September last year as part of a collab with Aimé Leon Dore, the T500 is now finally being launched as a general release. The model was originally launched in 1982 as a tennis sneaker and therefore brings a lot of heritage with it. Even back then, the T500 was particularly impressive due to its comfort and technology, and the updated version is in no way inferior to the original. Aside from its functionality, the Court Classic also impresses with its simple and elegant colors as well as the use of the finest nubuck and s ..read more

ASPHALTGOLD PRESENTS: JOSI FOR NIKE AIR JORDAN 4 *BRED REIMAGINED* Recurring trends are an integral part of our pop culture these days and the reinterpretation of these is noticeably manifested in current music and fashion. As much as trends arise organically, collective re-emergence is also natural - difficult if not impossible to predict. The masses decide for themselves and brands that offer the necessary selection have a good chance of dominating: Tinker Hatfield's highly productive phase at Nike in the 80s and 90s delivered designs that would in the past and are today still consistently ..read more

This is how you clean fabric sneakers properly We are often confronted with the question of how - especially - to get white fabric shoes properly cleaned again without damaging the upper. That's why we give you step-by-step instructions and we answer the most important questions about cleaning fabric sneakers. We'll also give you tips so that you can easily clean your sneakers again in the future. And: We clear up the myth about whether you can wash your sneakers in the washing machine.   Cleaning fabric sneakers: step-by-step instructions We prefer to clean our fabric sneakers ourselve ..read more

The ultimate sneaker lexicon: everything you need to know from A to Z Holy Grail, Restock, WTB, OG, Retro… Excuse me? The sneaker scene often speaks English or even Denglish. It's easy to get confused here and there and not understand some terms or abbreviations. We'll shed some light on it and explain every term you should know when interacting with sneakerheads. Aglets Aglets sit at the end of the shoelaces. They ensure that the laces do not fray. They are usually made of plastic and have the name of the brand on them. But they are also available in metal. In German they are officially c ..read more

ASPHALTGOLD PRESENTS: GORE-TEX FT. SOLOMON Form Follows Function. A statement known from Bauhaus, but still valid today when it comes to functional products. Especially in winter. The latest Asphaltgold editorial focusses on Salomon and GORE-TEX - a perfect match for this kind of weather. While the sneakers from French brand Salomon, which has its roots in the outdoor market, have been an integral part of lifestyle for years, GORE-TEX brand has made a big leap in lifestyle and fashion since the Gorpcore hype at the latest. Utility wear is no longer limited to pure performance produ ..read more

BAD HABITS RUN CLUB - BY ASPHALTGOLD Without much of an intro: we love running – but we also love pizza & beer, if you know what we mean. That's why we run regularly as a team and celebrate the Cup da Franco every year at the Darmstadt city run on a grand scale , including pizza and beer, of course. But the will is there , we'll go out together and try it. That's what the Bad Habits Run Club is supposed to be about : bad habits, good intentions . And we have a lot of them , especially at the beginning of the year .   Bad habits? What exactly!? With Bad Habits, the first thing ..read more

INTRODUCTION Clean sneakers are important to us at Asphaltgold. That's why we clean our shoes regularly, it's just part of it. When researching this text, we encountered recurring questions. Can I wash sneakers in the washing machine? Or: Which cleaner do I use for what? And, because that's not enough, the thought will probably cross some people's minds: Can I break something? We want to bring light into the darkness. That's why you'll find the ultimate guide to sneaker washing, cleaning and cleaning here. Let's start with the washing machine. The myths about sneakers in the washing machine ..read more