Edition 10.2026

Sneakers

Stories from The Marketplace Of Hype. The drops, the pieces and the culture behind them.

Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Black Chrome' photographed by PUSHAS
Cover story  ·  21 October

Nike Mind 001 vs Mind 002: Slide or Shoe

A slip-on mule or a laced sneaker on the same 22-node sensory sole: how the Nike Mind 001 and Mind 002 differ in design and styling.

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Nike P-6000 'Thunder Blue Pale Ivory' photographed by PUSHAS
01ASICS  ·   ·  3 min

Nike P-6000 vs ASICS Gel-1130: Two Retro Runners Compared

Nike P-6000 or ASICS Gel-1130: a Pegasus-derived runner and an ASICS stability shoe, compared on lineage, materials and styling.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 'White Fjord Grey' photographed by PUSHAS
02ASICS  ·   ·  4 min

How to Style ASICS Gel-Kayano 14: Five Colourways, Five Looks

Five Gel-Kayano 14 colourways, five outfit ideas, and what to wear with each silver, mesh and stripe detail.
Nike Terminator Low PRM 'Black Croc' photographed by PUSHAS
03Nike  ·   ·  3 min

Nike Terminator Low vs Dunk Low: How They Differ

Two Nike college basketball shoes from the same year, one with oversized NIKE heel lettering and one built around college colours.
Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Black Chrome' photographed by PUSHAS
04Nike  ·   ·  3 min

Nike Mind 001 vs Yeezy Slide: Which Slide Suits You

A sensory-node mule against an EVA foam slide: how the Nike Mind 001 and Yeezy Slide differ in design, feel and styling.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 Sprite 2025, a holiday gift pick authenticated on PUSHAS
05Collectibles  ·   ·  5 min

Holiday Gift Guide 2026: Sneakers, Streetwear and Collectibles, Picked by Recipient

Gifts picked by recipient: sealed Pokémon and One Piece boxes, a PSA-graded slab, a Labubu blind box, ASICS Gel-Kayano 14, Nike Dunk Low, Air Jordan 1 and streetwear b...
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost and Found 2022 lateral view, authenticated on PUSHAS
06Air Jordan  ·   ·  5 min

How to Spot Fake Air Jordan 1s: 9 Checks From Silhouette to Style Code (2026)

Nine checks that separate a genuine Air Jordan 1 High OG from a fake: hourglass silhouette, uniform toe perforations, even stitching, Swoosh shape, Wings emboss, tongu...
ASICS GEL-Venture 6 'Cream Coffee Brown' photographed by PUSHAS
07ASICS  ·   ·  3 min

ASICS GEL-Venture 6 vs GEL-1130: Which Runner Suits You?

Trail-derived GEL-Venture 6 or stability-runner GEL-1130: how the two ASICS compare on design, cushioning and styling.
ASICS Gel-Kahana 8 'Black Cream' photographed by PUSHAS
08ASICS  ·   ·  3 min

ASICS Gel-Kahana 8 vs Gel-Kayano 14: Trail Line or 2008 Runner

A trail-built Kahana 8 or a revived Kayano 14: two ASICS runners, two very different looks.
PUSHAS authentication facility where every sneaker is authenticated by hand before dispatch
09Buying Guide  ·   ·  5 min

Where to Buy Authentic Sneakers and Collectibles Online (2026): The Six Criteria That Matter

Six criteria for buying authentic sneakers and collectibles online: authentication before dispatch, a written guarantee, vetted sellers, returns, total price in your c...
adidas CTT Chinese Track Top 'Collegiate Burgundy' photographed by PUSHAS
10adidas  ·   ·  5 min

The Best adidas Pieces to Know in 2026, Ranked

From the Chinese track top to Pharrell's Jellyfish and the Harden Vol. 10 Hell Cat, these are our adidas picks for 2026, ranked.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Year of the Horse' photographed by PUSHAS
11Nike  ·   ·  5 min

The 2026 Year of the Horse Sneakers to Know, Ranked

From the Kobe 8 Protro's return of the 2014 zodiac colourway to pony hair Jordans and a hidden tongue scroll, these are our picks from the 2026 Year of the Horse run.
Nike Shox Ride 2 'Black' photographed by PUSHAS
12Nike  ·   ·  4 min

Nike Shox Ride 2 'Black': Early-2000s Shox Tech, Blacked Out

Four Shox columns, a Max Air forefoot and a carbon-fibre-style finish: the Nike Shox Ride 2 'Black' takes Nike's early-2000s tech runner almost entirely black.