Sneaker hybrids are all the rage right now, with more and more complex combinations of mules, slip-ons and sneakers dominating the footwear ether. But as many sneakerphiles will know, there's one core concoction that had everyone talking these last few months: the New Balance 1906L. A perfect combination of the brand's signature 1906R silhouette and the humble penny loafer, it's a fusion that sent the internet into a frenzy -- just as New Balance had hoped."Every shoe or project I've worked on a...

Sporty & Rich has a habit of creating cult-loved collaborations with major brands. Its latest venture is no different, as the Emily Oberg-founded label is once again teaming up with adidas Originals for its fourth collaboration.Previous partnerships have seen the duo create sellout Sambas, vintage-looking sportswear and most recently -- a Swedish-inspired take on the SL72. Now, Sporty & Rich is lending its hand to the Handball Spezial. The retro sneaker has been reimagined in three new c...

Daphne Chao is the brains and hands behind Ilyang Ilyang, a creative project which has recently been experiencing virality thanks to its witty crocheted flower designs using the Salomon XT-6. While Chao's love for crochet began as a means to simply pass the time amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, she was also unknowingly laying the foundations to inform the conception of Ilyang Ilyang. Over the past three years, Chao has created everything from sun hats to bikini tops and her love for the art...

The streetwear world was once synonymous with the sneaker. No fit check or get-ready-with-me would be complete without it. Now, scroll through your Explore feed or For Your Page and there seems to be one common denominator: the humble loafer. Once reserved for sartorial menswear looks or more formal occasions, the loafer is a shoe that's had possibly the biggest rebrand in recent years, now lending itself to streetwear looks and everyday outfits.The rise of the loafer is the result of a wider sh...