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The Rise of Paid Secure Storage

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Sneaker collectors may want to keep their eye on an interesting new trend: collectible "vaults." These vaults offer to store your valuable items in climate-controlled, secured, and insured storage. After a recent announcement from heavyweight collectible trading platform eBay, we at Dope Sneaks began to investigate this trend. What is it? Right now, these vaults are dedicated to trading cards, perhaps since they are smaller items. But industry rumors are that they will expand soon to sneakers, handbags, watches, and more. The problem that vaults solve for collectors is the cost of securing items, controlling their climate, handling the transfer between collectors upon sale, and more. Besides eBay, another company entering this space is Collectors . Here is how eBay positions their vault product in a recent video advertisement: Sneaker Vaults Once these vaults begin acccepting sneakers, it is going to be easier to collect and store high-value sneakers that you don...
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Stevie Grimes latest design is making waves

Stevie Grimes, art director at Casablanca, has teased a new sneaker on Instagram and it is trending. Casablanca is a high fashion brand that (as far as we know) has no sneakers previously, but has released some collabs with New Balance in the past. With this initial foray into sneakers, how will it be received? I guess we will have to find out.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Grimes (@steviegrimes)
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Upcoming sneaker drop: Adidas Gucci x Gazelle, June 28

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 Hi there! Been busy but here are some of the big drops coming up that people are talking about on social media right now! Women's Gucci X Adidas Gazelle These are dropping in the adidas confirmed app on July 28 . $850.
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Three release / launch / drop calendars you should bookmark

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  How do you find out about new releases? Here are three calendars you should bookmark! Nike Converse Adidas
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Top 10 Sneaker Instagrams

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  Instagram is a great place to see new sneaker releases, highly sought after collectibles, special editions, and more. Follow these accounts to get in plenty of sneaker ogling. Aditya Bhalla (@adityabhalla) is a digital creator who posts amazing sneaker images like these. Sneakerhead.com (@sneakerhead_com ) Sneakerheads the show ( @sneakerheadstheshow ) King of Trainers ( @kingoftrainers ) "Glasgow" Rob Stewart ( @glasgowrob )  Aditya Bhalla ( @adityabhalla )    A sneak at the closet of Kenny Gonzalez (@the_perfect_pair).  Kenny Gonzalez ( @the_perfect_pair ) Sallys Sneakers ( @sallyssneakers )   Jessica Gavigan ( @juicegee ) Dominic Chambrone ( @theshoesurgeon ) PIGSTY ( @llifeisapigsty )  
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adidas Yeezy 450 Dark Slate

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  Remembering an instant classic from 2021. StockX had this to say in its year-end round-up: " After being teased by Kanye West himself during Paris Fashion Week back in March, the first Yeezy 450 colorway released shortly after. The unique shape of the sneaker caused a lot of conversation and made it an instant sell-out when it finally dropped. A few months later, a Dark Slate version was delivered, giving a new all-black look to the shoe. The Yeezy 450 Dark Slate features a monochromatic design with a Primeknit upper, a sock-like collar for a comfortable fit, and a one-piece ribcage sole unit. If you’re looking to add a sneaker that stands out, pick up the Yeezy 450 Dark Slate on StockX." ( Link )
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Release Date: 05/05 for Women's Nike Dunk Low Next Nature

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  Available 05/05 in the SNKRS app, it's the Nike Dunk Low Next Nature in black/white. Nike has posted the following description : " Created for the hardwood but taken to the streets, the '80s icon returns to let you do good by looking good. Now made from at least 20% recycled materials by weight, we refreshed a classic that keeps the original integrity with a minimized impact. Crafted with White and Black synthetic leather made with recycled polyester, the Dunk Low Next Nature channels vintage baller style and simple living onto the streets."
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