Recently, Kicks & Fros released its first official commercial and it was absolutely epic! The fast-paced, high-energy production reminds us that the sneakerhead lives in all of us, no matter who we are or what we do. If you missed the commercial, visit Kicks & Fros' Instagram page to check it out.  Produced by MV2 Creative, the commercial not only features K&F's CKO, Melissa Chanel, but also highlights other amazingly talented women who embody K&F's ethos. these women not only wear fly kicks but also uplift and empower others to be the best versions of themselve ..read more

From Vapormaxes to the 720's and the classic 95’s, it’s safe to say that the Nike Air Max sneaker is a monumental staple in our  sneaker community !  Almost every sneakerhead has at least 1 pair in their collection. When it comes to the Air Max, Nike takes “sneaker science” VERY seriously and has a reputation for finding innovative ways to revolutionize air technology with every new silhouette.“Air technology” was first  included in the release of the Nike Tailwind in 1979.   Upon realizing that consumers may not fully understand the new sneaker cushioning technology ..read more

October, means pumpkin spice everything, spooky season, and leaves changing just to name a few. But, lucky for us October also means more fly kicks. Some of the heat dropping this month will be the New Balance 2002’s in two different colorways, Adidas Gazelle in fresh, bold colors, and the highly anticipated Nike Air More Uptempo Low.  Happy Shopping K&F gang! Oct 1 New Balance 2002 “Brown/Grey/Black”       New Balance 2002 “Navy/Grey”   Adidas Gazelle Bold Shoes “Pink/White”   Adidas Gazelle Bold Shoes “Green/White   Reebok BP 4000 II   Oct 3 ..read more

Do y’all smell the pumpkin spice in the air?! Haha! It’s that time of year again where we say goodbye to sunny summer & hello to foliage fall! Although some parts of the country don’t have leaves falling and apple picking festivities, fall fashion is for everyone, EVERYWHERE! Okay?!   Neutral tones, burnt oranges, and olive greens swarm our timelines leaving us inspired to style some of the comfiest & coziest outfits with some fire kicks!  When thinking of Fall, there are some sneaker staples that instantly come to mind and we're gonna get into those today! Let’s get to it ..read more

  The Adidas Samba is one of the three stripes’ most monumental creations of all-time. It is rivaled only by the Adidas Superstar and the Adidas Stan Smith. Although you may have seen the Sambas on the feet of some pretty prominent celebrities, the 73- year-old shoe was originally created for playing soccer. It was Adidas’ first soccer cleat specifically designed to enable soccer players to train and play on icy ground. The original gum sole had a suction design to create friction on any frozen surface. Over the last seven decades, the Samba silhouette has taken the fashion world by sto ..read more

                      You might know this queen from movies like, “A Wrinkle in Time”, “Missing” on Netflix or the HBO series “ Euphoria”, but Storm Reid’s newest venture involves designing sneakers and WE ARE HERE FOR IT! Storm has starred in several New Balance campaigns and became a brand ambassador in October 2021. Now, the Emmy nominated actress and New Balance have taken their partnership to the next level with the launch of  her very first signature sneaker in the CT302 silhouette. It’s giving us all the summer feels! As sh ..read more

If you are a sneaker lover, you have undoubtedly copped kicks online via your favorite retailer like SNKRS, New Balance, or Joe Fresh Goods. But there are most certainly gems right here in your own backyard. Charlotte, NC to be exact!  While Charlotte may not be the first city that comes to mind (yet) when you think of sneaker culture, Charlotte is slowly but surely becoming a key player in sneaker culture. The Queen City is the home of the Kicks & Fros headquarters as well as Social Status.  Today on the blog we are highlighting 5 of our favorite stores in Charlotte to go sneake ..read more

Kicks & Fros took the brunch series to Vegas during the WNBA All Star weekend and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The feeling of girl power was incredibly palpable as soon as we touched down in Vegas, The brunch that closed out the weekend’s festivities only added to that feeling. The sense of sisterhood, community and connection was apparent as soon as you entered the space.  The Setting The brunch was held at Honey Salt in Las Vegas, Nevada. The venue was decorated so beautifully and flowers from Sara Lunn Floral Studio made the space look and feel absolutely dr ..read more

This year the month of July does not only mean fireworks but it also means fire kicks will be dropping as well! This month will bring the release of Nike Foamposite’s, New Balance 650s, and the highly anticipated Adidas Tulie Forum 84 High just to name a few. Check out all of July’s dope releases below and as usual happy shopping.  July 1 Adidas Forum Low New Balance 650 Adidas Campus 80s Bape Puma Suede Classic Beach Days “White & Spring Fern” Adidas NMD_W1 July 6:  Nike Air Foamposite One “Metallic Red” July 7: Reebok BEAMS Club C Bulc July 8 &nb ..read more

Earlier this year the Kicks & Fros headquarters opened at Camp North End in Charlotte, NC. The headquarters is not only a creative space for K&F CKO, Melissa Chanel to bring all of her amazing ideas to life but it also serves as a space for US: the Kicks and Fros fam to mix and mingle with other sneaker lovers at events and pop ups.  Speaking of popups, Kicks & Fros hosted its first Pop Up of the year on June 18th and boy did we have a time! It was a perfect day in Charlotte and the weather was absolutely gorgeous! Guests were not only able to meet and talk wit ..read more