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By Uncle Eddi3

By Uncle Eddi3
By Uncle Eddi3
This is where Get Laced shines. A premier shoelace company based right here in the USA, out of San Bernardino, California and in business since June 2019.
By Uncle Eddi3
By Uncle Eddi3
As far back as I could remember, I was a big fan of sneakers. Growing up in New York City definitely contributed to my early love for “kicks”. The city has a reputation of sorts as innovators in the “sneaker game” as well as fashion for that matter. From shell top Adidas on RUN DMC and LL Cool J, to the best ballers at Ruckers and Dyckman park rocking the latest J’s over the years, “sneaker influencers” have existed way before social media replaced physical influencers for internet influencers.
By Uncle Eddi3
The comfort level in any sneaker is probably one of the most important factors for customers when considering a purchase, but in particular for those in the market for the most sought after sneakers that can be pretty expensive when purchasing at retail cost, and sometimes astronomically expensive on the secondary markets. Generally, the major brands have done a great job with their latest designs and materials, including the insoles that are included with new models (I will admit, some have done a better job than others), however given the high demand for retro sneakers, that is not the case for all releases, and there is a quite a fluctuation in the “feel” of the insole from sneaker to sneaker even in the new releases and models. In some cases, really expensive sneakers just aren’t as comfortable as one would expect unfortunately. There really has been a gap in the industry until recently on products that were consistently durable, creatively designed and widely available.
Enter UPMATIC Soles and their “supercharged sneaker insoles”
By Uncle Eddi3
Up until the last 2-3 years or so, only a select group of folks within the sneaker community had really focused on diversifying their sock collection. I must admit, I'm just as guilty as the next person who up until recently never really understood the significance of what a pair of nicely constructed, cool looking socks can do for both your comfort level as well as fashion sense. No more are the days of just going to your local discount store to pick up a 6 pack of Hanes or Fruit of the Loom socks, instead customers have the option to really experiment with all different colors, designs, materials, etc. In fact, many really awesome brands focused on providing customers with these designer sock options have flourished over the last few years.
Downhill Socks is a great example why.
By Uncle Eddi3
Sneaker collectors universally will tell you, not only is their collection important to them, but how they organize, display and sometimes even categorize their kicks is just as significant. From personal experience, and just sheer practicality, the more of these grails you acquire, the more there is a need to develop an efficient system to store and display them, all while making sure they are protected. After all, you did spend all this money already, and the last thing you need is to have your expensive, sometimes priceless collection ruined by a number of hazards like oxidation and humidity to name a few.
This is where the good folks at The Sneaker Throne come in.