Sneaker Freaker

Sneaker Freaker is an independent magazine from Australia that focuses on all things sneakers. Launched in 2002, it has gained popularity and is now available in more than 50 countries. The magazine was started by Simon Wood, who aimed to create a platform that would allow him to receive free shoes.

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#143883

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#80799

Lifestyle/Fashion and Apparel

#2358

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Run, Forrest, Run! The Nike Pegasus Premium Gets the Gump Treatment

3 days ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

Nike are lacing up nostalgia and tech in equal measure with the upcoming Pegasus Premium ‘Forrest Gump’. Dropping September 2025, this women’s-exclusive banger borrows its DNA from the shoe's titular film, which features actor Tom Hanks’ most famous footwear scene. The shoe features a crisp white circular knit mesh upper, accented by a bold ‘Fire Red’ Swoosh and a ‘Light Photo Blue’ stripe on the midsole, evoking a classic Americana aesthetic.
Saddle Up: The Kobe 8 ‘Year of the Horse’ Rides Again

5 days ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

served up some stellarcreative colourways for this year’s celebrations, using the occasion to shine a spotlight on the legendary signature line. But it looks like the Swoosh already have next year in their sights. Digging deep into the vault, they’re bringing back a sneakerhead favourite: the Nike ‘Year of the Horse’. Originally released in 2014 as part of Nike’s Zodiac Series, this fiery colourway arrives dipped in ‘Light Crimson’ with ‘Bright Citron’ hits on the Swoosh and laces.
Cloud Couture: Loewe and On Running Return With Cloudventure 2.0

6 days ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

Luxury fashion house Loewe has once again teamed up with Swiss performance brand for their Fall/Winter 2025 collection. Leading the footwear charge is the Cloudventure 2.0, a silhouette that blends On’s signature CloudTec cushioning with Loewe’s high-end aesthetics. The sneaker features a sculpted, curvy build with a semi-translucent mesh upper, toeing the line between trail tech and fashion-forward streetwear.
Breaking Down the Differences: Air Jordan 3 ‘Seoul’ 2025 vs 2018

6 days ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

In 2018, Jordan Brand dropped one of the most culturally dialled-in collaborations in its catalogue – the Air Jordan 3 ‘Seoul’. Created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1988 Seoul Olympics and Michael Jordan’s iconic Slam Dunk Contest victory that same year, the sneaker wasn’t just a tribute – it was a time capsule. Drenched in symbolism and released exclusively in South Korea, the ‘Seoul’ AJ3 became an instant grail.
From Hardwood to Haute: The Nike Kobe 9 EXT Returns

6 days ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

are bringing more Mamba heat to 2025 with a luxurious revival of the Elite EXT, a bold silhouette which helped bridge the gap between on-court innovation and lifestyle. First introduced in 2014, the EXT version of the Kobe 9 stripped away performance Flyknit and swapped in elevated materials, reframing the high-top baller for the pavement. This year’s iteration arrives dipped in deep, wine-red suede, matched with tumbled leather overlays and anchored by a full-length gum sole.
Enter the Dojo: Brain Dead x adidas FW25 Pulls No Punches

1 week ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

are back in the kitchen with for Fall/Winter 2025, dishing out a new four-shoe collection that blends performance tech, retro oddities, and fight-club flair. On the menu this time: the Barricade 13, and the debut of a wild new silhouette named the Brody King. Leading the charge is the Barricade 13 – a high-energy tennis model known for its unorthodox diagonal lacing – now served with a metallic mesh upper, jabs of yellow, and flashes of ultraviolet suede.
From Podium to Street: adidas Adizero Goukana Debuts at Undefeated

1 week ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

are lacing up a new chapter in their performance-meets-streetwear story with the launch of the Adizero Goukana, a lifestyle reinterpretation of the classic Adizero Adios. Originally built for the marathon elite – Haile Gebrselassie set a world record in them at the 2008 Berlin Marathon – the Adios now finds fresh footing in the Goukana, a bold remix grounded in athletic heritage and powered by Los Angeles energy.
Battle of the Boroughs: Nike Air Force 1 ‘NY vs. NY’

1 week ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

Since its inception in 2017, Nike’s ‘NY vs. NY’ tournament has become more than a battle of boroughs – it’s a summertime institution. What began as a grassroots celebration of New York’s most iconic basketball courts has evolved into a full-blown cultural showcase, where hoop dreams, hometown pride, and sneaker heat collide. From Dyckman and Lincoln Park to Watson and West 4th, the city’s best young hoopers hit the blacktop to prove which borough truly runs NYC. Nike’s latest Air Force 1 Low ‘NY vs.
London’s Always Bring Neon Heat to the adidas Pro Model ADV

1 week ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

London-based skate and surf label Always Do What You Should Do (ADWYSD) have teamed up with Skateboarding for a bold reinterpretation of the Pro Model ADV. Known for punchy visuals and tongue-in-cheek messaging, Always bring their signature style to a silhouette rooted in Three-Stripe heritage. The collaboration features a high-gloss black patent leather upper, contrasted by neon ‘Semi Solar Slime’ accents on the Three Stripes and lining.
Brunson’s Nike Kobe 5 ‘What The Rick’ PE Is a Heartfelt Tribute to His Dad

1 week ago | sneakerfreaker.com | Gabe Filippa

Jalen Brunson is on a tear right now. In Game 6 of the Knicks–Pistons first-round showdown, the New York guard iced the series with a jaw-dropping 40-piece and a cold-blooded dagger three with just seconds to spare. And while he didn't wear his newest heat in the closeout, the sneaker world is still buzzing about his latest flex: the Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘What The Rick’ PE.