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How To Legally Rob A Bank

10:45AM December 7, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Sneakers, the film about a team of hackers and social engineers who break into banks just to test their security, isn’t just a film. People really do get to do that for a living — people like Moran Cerf. Here’s how he held up a bank without breaking a law. More »


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This Stormtrooper Helmet Is Made Completely Out Of Sneakers

10:40AM September 18, 2011 | Kwame Opam

This helmet was made for Star Wars Remix out of actual Adidas Star Wars skate shoes. It’s completely fit to wear. You can even buy it. I think I just might, too. More »


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My Shoe Heaven Is In This Store

6:40AM June 23, 2011 | Casey Chan

Am I alive? That’s what I thought when I saw pictures of this Sneakerology store in Sydney, Australia. See I have an inordinate amount of love for sneakers and shoes, and this store layout – ash;which is very museum-like – is perfect More »


Entertainment

Doomsday Sneaker Speakers Will Destroy The World One Foot At A Time

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11:15AM May 23, 2011 | Nick Broughall

You could almost imagine the story behind the Sneaker Speakers from Sneaker Freaker magazine being a long lost Dr Seuss story, but the truth is a lot more entertaining. Created by sneaker artist Nash Money with input from underground hip-hop artists MF Doom for Sneaker Freaker magazine, the Doomsday Sneaker Speakers are working speakers embedded in the world’s largest pair of Puma shoes. More »


Gadgets

Walk To The Beat Of These Sneaker Speakers

11:20AM March 1, 2011 | Casey Chan

Shoes with speakers have been heard before, but not like this. This set of sneaker speakers uses the iconic Air Force One as the housing and comes complete with a full range speaker, tweeter, amp and volume controls. More »


Dislike

8:30AM November 29, 2010 | Jack Loftus

Luckily for humanity, these “social network sneakers” are concepts. For now. I fear there’s no fail whale in existence that will be big enough to stop the slobbering social media masses from demanding these be created via a “Like” page. More »


The NBA Banned This Shoe For Being Too Awesome

9:00AM October 20, 2010 | Brian Barrett

For the first time ever, the NBA has banned a sneaker for creating an “unfair competitive advantage.” So wait—does this mean Heelys are kosher? More »


Gadgets

Marty McFly’s Resizing Jacket, Nike Sneakers Up For Auction

2:40AM October 16, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

I’ve seen Back to the Future at least a hundred times with my brothers and sister, which is why I’m excited about sinking myself in debt to get Marty McFly’s resizing jacket, his Nike sneakers and Biff’s porn mag. More »


Original Back To The Future II Nike Air Mags Are Going Up For Auction

7:00AM October 9, 2010 | Brian Barrett

Sure, you could wait for Nike to get moving on those self-lacing sneaker patents. But wouldn’t you rather own the Nike Air Mags worn by Marty McFly himself? Pretty soon, you’ll have your chance. More »


Hop Over The Sarlaac Pit With Adidas’ Boba Fett ZX 800 Sneaks

6:00AM September 16, 2010 | Sam Biddle

Boba Fett armour-matching sneakers might be an idea more awesome in my mind than on my feet, but props to Adidas for celebrating the galaxy’s most bad-ass bounty hunter. Keep them in the toylike packaging for collector cred, of course. [Pursuitist]