Sneaker Freaker

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|editor = Simon "Woody" Wood

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|frequency = Bi-annual

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|category = Sneakers

|company = Sneaker Freaker

|publisher = Sneaker Freaker

|firstdate = June 2002

|country = Australia/International

|language = English/Spanish

|website = [http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/ sneakerfreaker.com]

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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.

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.{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2009/5/sneaker-freaker-an-interview-with-simon-woody-wood|title=Simon "Woody" Wood: Sneaker Freaker|website=HYPEBEAST|date=13 May 2009 |access-date=2019-04-16}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://shop.sneakerfreaker.com/products/issue-40|title=Issue #40|website=Sneaker Freaker Shop|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16}}

In late 2018, Sneaker Freaker published The Ultimate Sneaker Book with Taschen.{{Cite web|url=https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/fashion/all/04688/facts.sneaker_freaker_the_ultimate_sneaker_book.htm|title=Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book - TASCHEN Books|last=TASCHEN|website=taschen.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16}} 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. It incorporates all 39 issues in one, including interviews and unreleased sneaker collection.

Sneaker Freaker has also published books with Nike,{{Cite web|url=https://www.soccerbible.com/design/books-and-magazines/nike-x-sneaker-freaker-genealogy-of-innovation-book/|title=Nike "Genealogy of Innovation" Book|website=SoccerBible|access-date=2019-04-16}} Globe,{{cite web |author1=T.S. Fox |title=Sneaker Freaker Documents GLOBE's Ups & Downs in 'UNEMPLOYABLE' |url=https://hypebeast.com/2016/10/sneaker-freaker-globe-unemployable-book |website=HYPEBEAST |access-date=31 May 2024 |date=24 October 2016}} Adidas, New Balance,{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/tag/nb997-book/|title=Global sneaker news, info & exclusive updates|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-16|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16}} Reebok,{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/the-sneaker-freaker-x-reebok-run-the-90s-book-is-out-now/|title=The Sneaker Freaker x Reebok 'Run the 90s' Book is…|last=DotDev|date=2018-09-11|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16}} G-SHOCK,{{Cite web|url=http://lifewithoutandy.com/news/news/interview-simon-woody-wood-talks-the-sneaker-freaker-x-g-shock-collaboration/|title=Interview: Simon 'Woody' Wood Talks The Sneaker Freaker X G-Shock Collaboration|website=Life Without Andy|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-16}} PONY,{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2012/7/sneaker-freaker-pony-40-year-retrospective-1972-2012-book|title=Sneaker Freaker: PONY 40 Year Retrospective 1972-2012 Book|website=HYPEBEAST|date=18 July 2012 |access-date=2019-04-16}} and Puma.[https://hypebeast.com/2010/12/sneaker-freaker-presents-the-clyde-book Puma] Hype Beast.

Product Collaborations

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!YEAR

!COLLABORATION

2006

|Sneaker Freaker x Lacoste Missouri 85 'Minty Fresh'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2007

|Sneaker Freaker x Nike x Medicom 'Bearbrick'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2008

|Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Great White' and 'Black 'Beast'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2008

|Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Sharkskin'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2009

|Sneaker Freaker x AIAIAI Earbuds{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2009

|Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 850 'Skippy'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2010

|Sneaker Freaker x PUMA R698 'Geography Teacher'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2010

|Sneaker Freaker x ASICS GEL-Lyte III 'Alvin Purple'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://sneakernews.com/tag/sneaker-freaker-x-asics-gel-lyte-iii-alvin-purple/|title=Sneaker Freaker x Asics Gel Lyte III Alvin Purple - SneakerNews.com|website=Sneaker News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2012

|Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Dallas 'Bunyip'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's Collaborations|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2012

|Sneaker Freaker x Supra Skytop III 'Goldenballs and 'Blueballs'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://sneakernews.com/2012/07/05/sneaker-freaker-x-supra-skytop-iii-goldenballs/|title=Sneaker Freaker x Supra Skytop III "Goldenballs" - SneakerNews.com|date=2012-07-05|website=Sneaker News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2012

|Sneaker Freaker x Saucony Grid 9000 'Bushwhacker'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://sneakernews.com/2012/05/11/sneaker-freaker-10th-anniversary-x-saucony-grid-9000-bushwacker/|title=Sneaker Freaker 10th Anniversary x Saucony Grid 9000 'Bushwhacker' - SneakerNews.com|date=2012-05-11|website=Sneaker News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2013

|Sneaker Freaker x adidas Torsion Integral{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/10/17/sneaker-freaker-adidas-torsion-integral/|title=Sneaker Freaker x adidas Consortium Torsion Integral|date=2013-10-17|website=Highsnobiety|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2013

|Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 998 'Tassie Devil'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/sneaker-freaker-new-balance-574-tassie-devil|title=Sneaker Freaker & New Balance Give the 574 a "Tassie Devil" Makeover|website=HYPEBEAST|date=22 February 2018 |access-date=2019-05-02}}

2013

|Sneaker Freaker x Le Coq Sportif Flash 'Summer Bay'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/08/a-complete-history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/sneaker-freaker-le-coq-sportif-flash-summer-bay|title=A Complete History of Sneaker Freaker's CollaborationsSneaker Freaker x Le Coq Sportif Flash "Summer Bay"|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2013

|Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Sharkbait'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2013/12/10/sneaker-freaker-x-puma-blaze-of-glory-sharkbait/|title=Sneaker Freaker Teams With PUMA For The "SHARKBAIT"|date=2013-12-10|website=The Source|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2014

|Sneaker Freaker x ASICS GEL-Kayano 'Melvin, Son of Alvin'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/10/07/sneaker-freaker-asics-kayano-melvin-alvin/|title=Sneaker Freaker x ASICS Gel Kayano "Melvin, Son Of Alvin"|date=2014-10-07|website=Highsnobiety|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2014

|Sneaker Freaker x Montana Spray Can{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.montana-cans.com/en/spray-cans/montana-limited-editions/collabo-series/montana-cans-x-sneaker-freaker|title=Montana Cans X Sneaker Freaker|website=MONTANA-CANS - Highest Spray Paint made in Germany|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2015

|Sneaker Freaker x PUMA Blaze of Glory 'Bloodbath'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/bloodbath-sneaker-freaker-x-puma-blaze-of-glory/|title=SNEAKER FREAKER x PACKER SHOES x PUMA BlAZE OF GLORY "BLOODBATH"|last=Sneaker Freaker|date=|website=sneakerfreaker.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2015

|Sneaker Freaker x Saucony Grid 'Kushwacker'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kicksonfire.com/tag/sneaker-freaker-x-saucony-grid-sd-kushwhacker/|title=Sneaker Freaker x Saucony Grid SD Kushwhacker • KicksOnFire.com|website=KicksOnFire.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2015

|Sneaker Freaker x G-SHOCK DW-6900SF-1D 'NIGHTOWL'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.culturekings.com.au/blogs/news/move-over-nightowl-g-shock-x-sneaker-freaker-is-here-with-redback|title=Move Over 'Nightowl', G-Shock x Sneaker Freaker Is Here With 'Redback'|website=Culture Kings|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2015

|Sneaker Freaker x Lacoste Missouri 'Smart Casual'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://solecollector.com/sd/02480/lacoste/lacoste-missouri-cornflower-bluecool-grey|title=Sneaker Freaker x Lacoste Missouri Cornflower Blue {{!}} Lacoste|website=Sole Collector|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2016

|Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 997.5 'Tassie Tiger'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://sneakernews.com/2016/07/06/sneaker-freaker-new-balance-997-5-tassie-tiger/|title=Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 997.5 "Tassie Tiger" {{!}} SneakerNews.com|date=2016-07-06|website=Sneaker News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2016

|Sneaker Freaker x Diadora V7000 'Taipan'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://sneakernews.com/2016/07/06/sneaker-freaker-new-balance-997-5-tassie-tiger/|title=Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 997.5 "Tassie Tiger" {{!}} SneakerNews.com|date=2016-07-06|website=Sneaker News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2017

|Sneaker Freaker x pinqponq{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.pinqponq.com/en/pinqponq-sneaker-freaker|title=pinqponq x Sneaker Freaker {{!}} pinqponq|website=en|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2018

|Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 574 'Tassie Devil'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/introducing-the-sneaker-freaker-x-new-balance-574-tassie-devil/|title=Introducing the Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 574…|last=DotDev|date=2018-02-22|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}

2018

|Sneaker Freaker x G-SHOCK DW-5700 'Redback'{{Cite web|url=https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/history-of-sneaker-freaker-collaborations/|title=The Definitive History of Sneaker Freaker…|last=DotDev|date=2019-04-18|website=Sneaker Freaker|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.g-central.com/sneaker-freaker-x-g-shock-dw5700-redback/|title=Sneaker Freaker x G-Shock DW-5700SF-1 "Redback" for Halloween 2018 – G-Central G-Shock Watch Fan Blog|website=g-central.com|date=15 October 2018 |access-date=2019-05-02}}