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- Known for its diverse and vibrant culture, the Philippines has seen a rise in a new subculture – the sneaker culture. Sneakers, once worn primarily for sports or physical activities, have now become a symbol of status, style, and identity, fueling the dynamic shoe game in the Philippines.
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Sneakers, once worn primarily for sports or physical activities, have now become a symbol of status, style, and identity, fueling the dynamic shoe game in the Philippines. This article explores the driving factors behind this surge and how it impacts the Philippine footwear industry.
From bustling urban centers to laid-back provinces, sneaker culture permeates every corner of the archipelago. So, what sets the sneaker scene in the Philippines apart? Let’s lace up and...
Dec 30, 2019 · As we approached mid-decade, sneaker culture was rippling in size and scale all around the world, and big brands cashed in by introducing ever-better, ever-more-covetable shoes.
- Miguel Escobar
- Meet The Filipino Creatives Designing Highly Coveted Sneakers
- Chi Loyzaga Gibbs
- Kevin Reyes
- Egg Fiasco
- Dj Javier
- Aleali May
Sneaker culture has exploded in the Philippines over the past decade, with collectors known to shell over six figures for covetable pairs. In 2022, sneaker saleshit around $56 million in the Philippines alone, with projected figures marking a continuous increase. Just a few years ago, it seemed like sneakerheadshad to jump through hoops to get thei...
The highly-touted collaboration between The Jordan Brand and Titan is designed by Filipino creative Chi Loyzaga Gibbs. Dropping on October 21, Gibbs is releasing her very own version of the Air Jordan 2 Lows in a white, green, and orange colorway with a speckled midsole as an ode to her grandfather Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga, known as King Caloy to his...
Oregon-based designer Kevin Reyes is living many sneaker fans’ dreams—designing sneakers for Nike. When he’s not designing innovative pairs for the company or the latest editions of the Airmax, he’s crafting special edition NBA shoes such as the Giannis Immortalityand Kobe Bryant signature shoes.
Visual artist Greg Gulesarian, otherwise known by his moniker Egg Fiasco, is known for his urban-themed neo-graffiti artworks that often combine figures from pop culture, folk themes, and tattoo art. The Iloilo-born artist was tapped by Adidas last year along with several other Asian artists to design his own version of the Adidas Ultraboost DNA Ci...
Filipino-American multidisciplinary artist DJ Javier was tapped by skatewear and surf company Vans for a special editionversion of their classic high-top skate shoes. Javier included Filipino design elements, such as a checkerboard flag, carabao, and sampaguita, as a nod to his heritage and immigrant story.
The half Filipino, half African-American stylist, model, and blogger made history as one of two women to ever design Nike sneakers and the first woman of Filipino descent. She also became the first woman to create a unisex Air Jordan in 2017, and has gone on to collaborate with multiple brands since then. Her designs often feature an ode to her her...
Feb 23, 2022 · One of the prominent figures of the local sneaker community is Martin David, better known for his sneaker media platform Sole Movement. From one sneaker release to another and from one sneaker trade show to the next, he established a name in cultural journalism.
Jul 24, 2023 · Sneaker culture in the Philippines is characterized by a strong emphasis on collecting. People often contain sneakers based on their brand, style, or colorway. There is also a strong...
Apr 25, 2022 · Hoping to match the height, skill, or even the vibe of their basketball players, the Philippines has fallen in love with the phenomena that are sneakers.
