Stop, pop, shut ’em down, open up shop! Oh, yes, that’s how Ballzy roll. Do you know this track? Basically, that was the situation a few weeks ago when Ballzy got an offer to open a pop-up store. No stress they said. Yup. From idea to opening – exactly 2 weeks. Easy breezy! One thing was certain – that in Ballzy there is no place for ordinary concepts. We dropped a Ballzy blue paint bomb at Alfa. First leg done. check! Next up, Ballzy OG Karmo Ruusmaa dug out his coolest art pieces and served them on the walls with some Ballzy sauce. Second leg done. Check! Third, we called to our A-Team, who drove his legendary bus to Ballzy Sneaker Gallery and dropped off a bunch of good stuff for you. Third leg done! And fourth, the cherry on the top, Ballzy took out their sneaker collection and for the first time ever we present to you – BALLZY’s toughest set of sneakers. In this collection you can see… well, you must come to Ballzy Sneaker Gallery pop-up in the Alfa Center where Art, Hype and Sneakers meet to find out!
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Location: Alfa Centrs, Brīvības gatve 372, Riga, 1st floor
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The Expedition will be open until the 15th of October 21.00.
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Event link: Sneaker Gallery
NIKE MARS YARD OVERSHOE BY TOM SACHS
Toms Sachs and Nike have done collaborations in the past and they have recieved a lot of praise from sneakerheads around the globe. But the Mars Yard Overshoe, design-wise was definently the most ambitious sneaker he has done with Nike. The overshoe contains a pair of Mars Yard 2.0 shoes stitched into inner layer, covered with waterproof Dyneema material for warmth. The bag is cinched by a tension cord and secured into place with magnetic buckles that can also be rolled down when indoors, allowing the feet to breathe. The winter appropriate silhouette is balanced atop a rugged SFB sole unit in icy blue and nicknamed the “March Yard” for the frigid weather in New York during the month.
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RELEASE DATE: 05/09/2019
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RETAIL: 550€
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RESELL: 600€
CACTUS PLANT FLEA MARKET NIKE AIR VAPORMAX 2019
The DIY aesthetics of Cactus Plant Flea Market have surely come into their own in recent years, recruiting the production talents of industry native NIGO while alluring the influential multi-hyphenate Pharell. In their first footwear collaboration with Nike — sitting a bit after a small, limited apparel capsule the imprint is touching up the forward-facing Vapormax 2019 in a playful style expressive of an indescribable “human quality.” Sitting on the fold of technical and bashfully lifestyle, the release starts with 3D printed lettering, spelling out “JUST DO IT” along the lateral of the left foot and medial on the right. Their signature double eyed smiley face rest atop the heel counter in bright yellow, contrasting the mostly earth tone palette created by the off-hued green upper and intersecting grey taping. Bubbled cushion transition from a bold red from underneath the forefoot and translucent black towards the rear while the most effective pop of color forms a swoosh in a bright green garden wiring.
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This collaboration came out just when the vapormax wave was at it’s peak. Although it was released as a womens exclusive, it gained traction among male sneakerheads and the prices skyrocketed right after the release (especially the bigger sizes).
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RELEASE DATE: 05/14/2019
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RETAIL: 250€
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RESELL: 650€
ADIDAS YEEZY FOAM RNNR “OCHRE”
The Yeezy Foam Runner is a footwear model designed by musical artist and creative Kanye West. First debuted on the soles of his daughter North West in 2019, the clog-like silhouette immediately sent the sneaker world into a frenzy for its strong similarities to the Croc.In terms of its design, the Yeezy Foam Runner is without any laces or moving parts, and sports an alien-esque/porous construction whose chunky rear evokes memories of the adidas Yeezy 700. Material-wise, they are partly consisted of algae a decision stemmed from Kanye West’s commitment to producing more sustainable product as well as EVA Foam.
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They made their official public debut on June 26th, 2020 through a surprise drop exclusively on Yeezy Supply. Retailed at $75 USD, the colorway they’ve dubbed the “Ararat” a nod to the Mount Ararat volcano located in Turkey, sold out instantly, and now sits at three times its initial price on the resell market. The same can be said for the other colorways that have released.
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RELEASE DATE: 08/02/2021
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RETAIL: 80€
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RESELL: 300€
NIKE SB DUNK LOW GRATEFUL DEAD BEARS OPTI YELLOW
Wildly-colored forthcoming Nike SB Dunk Lows are rumored to pay homage to the Grateful Dead Bears—a series of stylized dancing bears that first graced the back cover for the album History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear’s Choice) in 1973. Since then, they’ve become a symbol of the band and the fun-loving spirit of its fanbase, inspiring a wide range of collectibles including plush toys, bumper stickers, magnets and even costumes.
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The shoe itself is an interpretation of the actual bears. It features a fuzzy, faux fur upper and jagged Swoosh branding inspired by the bears’ jester collars. You’ll also notice a stash pocket behind the tongue, which aligns with a certain recreational activity that Deadheads are known to regularly partake in. It released in three different colorways an orange, red and green. All very loud and out there colorways that standout among other sneakers.
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RELEASE DATE: 07/24/2020
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RETAIL: 110€
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RESELL: 700€
ADIDAS YEEZY 450 CLOUD WHITE
One of Kanye’s latest design ideas has come to life on this Yeezy 450 “Cloud White”. The Yeezy 450, the first Yeezy model to be Made in Germany, features a unique design language with an industry-leading technology that uses advanced automated manufacturing throughout the production process. The one-piece premium knit and sock-like construction provides an adaptable fit with exceptional comfort. Meanwhile, a soft PU injected midsole compound offers high-performance rebound and cushioning, delivering an innovative, one-of-a-kind aesthetic.
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RELEASE DATE: 03/06/2021
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RETAIL: 200€
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RESELL: 350€
