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How to Style Sneakers With Any Outfit: A No-Nonsense Guide
Sneakers work with almost everything if you understand one rule: proportion. The shoe has to make sense with the silhouette of the outfit, not just the colour. Here is how... Read more...
Sneaker Resale 101: How to Buy Smart and Avoid Getting Burned
The resale market is full of opportunity and full of traps. Whether you are buying to wear or buying to hold, here is how to approach it without making expensive... Read more...
SP5DER and Billionaire Studios: The Streetwear Brands Actually Worth Buying
Two brands dominate the current streetwear conversation for buyers who want something beyond Nike and Adidas apparel. SP5DER and Billionaire Studios are both moving fast and both have legitimate resale... Read more...
How to Size Timberland Boots: The Complete Fit Guide
Timberlands fit differently than sneakers. If you order your usual size without checking, you will probably get it wrong. Here is everything you need to know before buying.The General RuleTimberland... Read more...
ASICS Gel-1130 vs Gel-Kayano 14: Which One Should You Buy?
ASICS has had a massive resurgence in streetwear over the last three years and two silhouettes lead the wave: the Gel-1130 and the Gel-Kayano 14. Both are retro runners. Both... Read more...
Nike x Supreme: Every Collab Worth Knowing About
The Nike x Supreme partnership is one of the longest-running and most consistently valuable collabs in sneaker history. Since the early 2000s, the two brands have produced some of the... Read more...
Best Jordan 4 Colorways of All Time (And What They Go For Now)
The Jordan 4 is one of the few silhouettes where almost every colorway holds cultural weight. Here is a ranked breakdown of the best 4s ever released and what they... Read more...
The Cordial Kicks Hit List: Best Sneakers to Buy Right Now
The resale market moves fast. Here is what is worth buying right now and why — based on what we see moving and what holds value.Jordan 4 RetrosThe 4 is... Read more...
How to Spot Fake Sneakers: Red Flags Every Buyer Should Know
The replica market is better than it has ever been. That makes authentication harder — and more important. Here is what we check on every pair that comes through Cordial... Read more...
How to Keep Your Sneakers Looking Fresh: A Complete Care Guide
You spent real money on your kicks. Treat them right.Daily MaintenanceRotate your pairs. Wearing the same shoe daily breaks down cushioning 3x faster. Let them breathe between wears — at... Read more...