illCurrency's Top 10 Sneaker Blogs to Follow

The sneaker world is a vibrant, busy one. Manufacturers and designers never stop processing and creating new ideas to revolutionize the streetwear and footwear industry. Beyond that, the world of sneakers has a complicated and fascinating history. Anyone who gets even slightly curious about sneakers has a lot of background to learn and catch up on. 


But once you’re in the know, there’s really no going back. Even more so if you’ve purchased a pair or two or three of some of Kanye’s fresh new Yeezy kicks or some throwback Nike Air Jordans. 


If you’re into sneakers like we are at illCurrency, then you’ll appreciate the following sneaker blogs. From Nike sneaker news to Yeezy sneaker news, these blogs will keep you up-to-date on the latest fashion trends, releases, and so much more. 

     1. KicksOnFire

KicksOnFire started out as the idea of Khan Furqan. In the years it’s been around, it’s grown from one man’s idea into one of the largest, most well-known destinations for sneaker news. This blog works to develop and maintain relationships with all of the major sneaker brands so that they can be on the front lines of the latest news and announcements. 

     2. Sole Collector

Founded in 2003, Sole Collector looks closely at the culture surrounding the sneakerhead family. They get deep on new releases and keep a record of past releases as well. This is a great blog to check out if you’re interested in the history behind a lot of the sneakerhead trends and fashions. 

     3. HYPEBEAST

For men’s contemporary fashion and streetwear, HypeBeast is your go-to sneaker blog. They cover streetwear to high fashion, as well as established and well-known designs. Their team also touches on the culture surrounding the many styles including music, art, dancing, etc.  

     4. Highsnobiety

Highsnobiety focuses its efforts on generating content for the current generation of style-minded people. They make it a priority to inform interested parties and transform them from those who are merely interested or curious about the sneaker world into well-informed individuals. 

     5. Sneaker News

Sneaker News was originally founded to provide a unique source for sneakerheads to get information. Today, they focus their efforts on gathering information about release dates, upcoming projects, sneakers on celebrities, and more. 

     6. Nice Kicks

Nice Kicks founder Matt Halfhill knew that sneakerheads often had to rely on rumors and hearsay surrounding sneaker news, so he created this platform to change that. Sneakerheads can visit the site for expert opinions, credible sneaker news, and sneaker history. 

     7. Sneaker Files

Sneaker Files functions as an online fashion and sneaker magazine, with opinions from industry experts and a sneaker release date calendar. They boast an impressive collection of vintage sneaker photography.  

     8. Culture Kings

Fashion footwear, sports, and music can all be found on this blog. Culture Kings offers an exclusive buying experience based on the three previously mentioned areas on which the blog is founded.  

     9. The Sole Supplier

Started in 2013, the Sole Supplier was designed to provide release and trainer information to the UK and European market. Their in-house experts work closely with their brand partners and enthusiasts to produce daily content steeped in facts and up-to-date news.  

     10. Jordan’s Daily

Each year, a new Air Jordan is revealed, and the world goes wild. This blog exists to commemorate the rich history of the Air Jordan and provide details on current releases. You can also get reviews on all the Air Jordan shoes past to present.

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