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Rihanna has pushed the modern day Avanti even further with her own signature details that have transformed the sneaker into something akin to a Formula One racing car. That's all well and good, but is the hype surrounding the Fenty x Puma Avanti L sneaker actually justified?
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It may be considered retro today, but the New Balance 530 has long surpassed being pigeon-holed exclusively as an ironic dad shoe. Thanks in part to discerning fashion bloggers around the world, it is now a legitimate style choice with the added benefit of maximum comfort in a featherlight package.
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This is the kind of casual daily use sneaker that will actually make you look more put together without much effort. Its perfected silhouette is one of the most imitated shoe designs ever, and it's easy to see why.
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With such a wide reaching audience, one can't help but wonder. How did they get here, and more importantly, do their boots even live up to the hype?
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While it's been optimized for skaters in terms of durability, comfort, and added protection, these benefits over the standard issue Dunk certainly aren't just reserved for those who live for the thrill of grinding handrails.
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The real question however, was whether this bag is as useful and enjoyable in use as it is attractive.
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I never felt like anything was missing through this process, but this is where Tri-X surprised me.
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The Adidas Samba OG is not a technical performance sneaker by any means, but maybe that's not the point of a shoe like this.
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In use I've found that Dehancer truly has thrown everything they could at this app, holding nothing back that could potentially annoy their existing user base.
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The film stock is only the beginning, as you can completely change the look of the film preset by adjusting any of the other numerous options. This leads to a near endless number combinations to experiment with.
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The Casio F-91W has had a cult following for decades and is still a world's best seller today for good reason. It's rare to find a utilitarian device that marries classic retro design so seamlessly.
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From the beloved 580 to the dad friendly 530, New Balance seems to have mastered technical ability while wrapping the technology in bold silhouettes that sneakerheads helplessly gravitate towards.