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Calling All Sneakerheads: Buy, Trade, And Clean Your Favourite Kicks At The Street Superior Festival 2018 This Weekend

Streetwear has proven itself to be one of the more lasting fashion trends in recent memory, and judging by the number of Off-White hoodies we see on the MRT it looks like it isn’t going away anytime soon either.

While the exact definition of streetwear is pretty open to interpretation, one constant in every ensemble is a pair of good sneakers — whether it’s Yeezys, Stan Smiths or Air Jordans, your choice of kicks quite literally forms the foundation of your outfit.

And whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned sneakerhead looking to expand your collection, the Street Superior Festival 2018 is definitely the place to be this weekend.

All The Other Kids…

Happening at the Pasir Panjang Power Station (which could be the hypebeastiest location in the history of hypebeast locations), The Street Superior Festival 2018 is the rebranded 6th edition of Sole Superior, Singapore’s largest streetwear and sneaker convention.

Probably the biggest draw of the entire event is the Marketplace, which features a whopping 70 vendors made up of private collectors, sneaker resellers, small businesses and streetwear brands themselves. In addition to ultra rare sneakers (prepare to drop some major dollars, btw), you can also expect to find other hype products like vintage clothes and Polaroid cameras to up your street cred as well.

If you’re lacking the expendable income and already have more sneakers than you’d like to admit, why not trade your sneakers instead? All attendees can bring up to two pairs to sell or barter — not exactly how we pictured getting our grails, but beggars can’t be choosers.

Getting new kicks is far from the only thing to do there, though — those looking to window shop or just bask in the atmosphere can get their sneakers cleaned by Jason Markk’s Sneaker Care Technicians free of charge, or check out the genre-spanning lineup of local musicians that include .Gif, Cosmic Child and DJ Farah Farz.

And what’s a festival without good food? With 15 independent vendors set to make an appearance, you’re bound to find something you’ll like — from reimagined hawker classics like Bacon Carrot Cake and Laksudon to Tokidon’s Wagyu Beef Bowls, you’re pretty much guaranteed to leave as full as you are fashionable.

We’ve only scratched the surface of what’ll be on offer at the Street Superior Festival 2018 (If you’ve always wanted to get a tattoo at a sneaker convention, here’s your chance), and you can check out the full list of activities at their website. Tickets are also $5 cheaper if you buy them online, so we’d recommend getting them sooner than later.

Street Superior
Venue: Pasir Panjang ‘A’ Power Station
Date: 27th – 28th October
Time: 12pm – 10pm
Price: $15/$20 (1/2 Day Pass Online), $20/$25 (1/2 Day Pass At The Door)

Tickets I Website

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9 Sneakers So Timeless, You’ll Never Go Out Of Style With Them

Who says we’re sloppy dressers? Walk down Orchard Road and you will easily find Singaporeans clad in the latest kicks. Sneakers have taken the sartorial world by storm, and we are well caught up in this booming trend. Casual, comfortable and effortlessly chic, these shoes are going beyond functional footwear, fast evolving into a wardrobe staple.

However, with new styles and colourways dropping faster than you can say hypebeast, it can be challenging to hop on the sneaker bandwagon and actually stay on it. Here’s our take on 9 classic designs that have stood the test of time – if you could only wear one pair of shoes for the rest of your life, one of these will be it.

1. Adidas Stan Smith

S$119-339, available at Image credit: Image credit: Saints and selected Nike outlets 

5. New Balance 574

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Fans of New Balance, you probably already own a pair of 574s – the label’s mothership model. This is the most popular sneaker from the brand’s lifestyle and retro category, and has since been released in every colourway imaginable. Versatile, casual and wearable, the 574s deserve a permanent place on the shelf.

S$74.90, available at New Balance Concept store

6. Adidas Superstar

This three-striped sneaker with its all-leather upper and iconic shell-toe design needs no further introduction. Superstars were inspired by basketball shoes in the 70’s and are deeply favoured by indie punks, basketball fans and high street models alike. It made a phenomenal resurgence in 2014, and shows no signs of abating.

S$149, available at selected Adidas outlets 

7. Puma Suede

First made popular by Olympic track star Tommie Smith and legendary basketball player Walt Frazier, the Suede has remained a highly coveted pair of Puma kicks to date. The classy suede upper and stitched rubber outsole scream retro chic. Pair this with jeans and you’re good to go.

S$79-129, available at selected Puma outlets 

8. Nike Cortez

A pioneer in the running world, the Nike Cortez is a long time cult favourite amongst sneaker fans. It is one of the first sneakers that kickstarted the athleisure trend, and has since been released in many different colourways. Our favourite will always be the original Cortez Classic with its varsity red Nike Swoosh and herringbone patterned outsole.

S$99.90, available at selected Nike outlets

9. Onitsuka Tiger Corsair

The Corsair oozes old school cool. Its track shoe silhouette and iconic curvaceous ‘tiger stripes’ weaving on the sides have crowned it one of the most recognisable and timeless sneakers of all time. It strikes the perfect balance between timeless and retro – an ideal pair for everyday casual wear.

S$99.90, available at Onitsuka Tiger stores and selected Tangs outlets

While it is not easy to keep up with volatile sneaker trends, you don’t need to sell and arm and a leg to own all the latest releases in an attempt to stay in style. Sometimes all you need to do is to stick to the classics – a pair of timeless kicks goes a long way.

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