Hint Magazine is one of my favorite sources for news about Expensive Shit. This week's edition features a blurb about another fashion publication — one devoted exclusively to the sneaker freak.
That athletic shoe enthusiasts are no weekend hobbyists is evidenced by Sneakerfreaker.com, the online presence of the eponymous Melbourne-based print magazine devoted to the growing cult of cool kicks. Geared mostly to the skater/urban set, the website features blog-style previews of soles about to hit the market, mainly classic models re-released in limited editions by major and minor brands (as expected, Nike's Dunk gets a lot of attention, but plenty of less iconic laces are duly worshipped), along with short articles on sneaker culture, interviews with collectors, store reviews and city guides for sneaker-hunting. There's even a section devoted to sneaker-inspired street art, as well as a user forum and a shop where you can buy the magazine and T-shirts. If Pumas and Ponies, rather than Manolos and Jimmy Choos, are your weakness, Sneakerfreaker.com is a must.
Link to Sneakerfreaker, link to Hint.
