Sneaker Freaker
Sneaker Freaker is an independent magazine and website that covers sneakers, streetwear, and sneaker culture. Started in Melbourne, the magazine reaches a global audience through print and online channels.
Editor | Simon "Woody" Wood |
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Categories | Sneakers |
Frequency | Bi-annual |
Publisher | Sneaker Freaker |
First issue | June 2002 |
Company | Sneaker Freaker |
Country | Australia/International |
Language | English/Spanish |
Website | sneakerfreaker.com |
History
Sneaker Freaker was launched in October 2002 and was originally conceived as a means for its founder and editor, Simon ‘Woody’ Wood, to get free shoes.[1] The magazine is sold in more than 40 countries and has offices in Melbourne, London and Berlin. Sneakerfreaker.com provides sneaker news, opinion pieces, and other content .
Publishing
In 2018, Sneaker Freaker published its 40th issue.[2]
In late 2018, Sneaker Freaker published The Ultimate Sneaker Book with Taschen.[3] The 700 page book serves as an anthology of Sneaker Freaker magazine and the last 100 years of collaborations, key releases, and notable events that have shaped the industry.
Sneaker Freaker has also published books with Nike,[4] Globe, Adidas, New Balance,[5] Reebok,[6] G-SHOCK,[7] PONY,[8] and Puma.[9]
Product Collaborations
YEAR | COLLABORATION |
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2006 | Sneaker Freaker x Lacoste Missouri 85 'Minty Fresh'[10][11] |
2007 | Sneaker Freaker x Nike x Medicom 'Bearbrick'[12][13] |
2008 | Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Great White' and 'Black 'Beast'[14][15] |
2008 | Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Sharkskin'[16][17] |
2009 | Sneaker Freaker x AIAIAI Earbuds[18][19] |
2009 | Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 850 'Skippy'[20][21] |
2010 | Sneaker Freaker x PUMA R698 'Geography Teacher'[22][23] |
2010 | Sneaker Freaker x ASICS GEL-Lyte III 'Alvin Purple'[24][25] |
2012 | Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Dallas 'Bunyip'[26][27] |
2012 | Sneaker Freaker x Supra Skytop III 'Goldenballs and 'Blueballs'[28][29] |
2012 | Sneaker Freaker x Saucony Grid 9000 'Bushwhacker'[30][31] |
2013 | Sneaker Freaker x adidas Torsion Integral[32][33] |
2013 | Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 998 'Tassie Devil'[34][35] |
2013 | Sneaker Freaker x Le Coq Sportif Flash 'Summer Bay'[36][37] |
2013 | Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Sharkbait'[38][39] |
2014 | Sneaker Freaker x ASICS GEL-Kayano 'Melvin, Son of Alvin'[40][41] |
2014 | Sneaker Freaker x Montana Spray Can[42][43] |
2015 | Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Bloodbath'[44][45] |
2015 | Sneaker Freaker x Saucony Grid 'Kushwacker'[46][47] |
2015 | Sneaker Freaker x G-SHOCK DW-6900SF-1D 'NIGHTOWL'[48][49] |
2015 | Sneaker Freaker x Lacoste Missouri 'Smart Casual'[50][51] |
2016 | Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 997.5 'Tassie Tiger'[52][53] |
2016 | Sneaker Freaker x Diadora V7000 'Taipan'[54][55] |
2017 | Sneaker Freaker x pinqponq[56][57] |
2018 | Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 574 'Tassie Devil'[58][59] |
2018 | Sneaker Freaker x G-SHOCK DW-5700 'Redback'[60][61] |
See also
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