Nike Air: When the Bubble Bursts
Can a punctured Nike Air bubble actually be repaired? We look at why failed Air units aren’t something we recommend patching, the reality of donor sole swaps, and...
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Footwear, materials and stories from the workshop.
Repair, Don't Replace: The changing value of footwear
The way we value footwear is changing. Sneaker Pharm recently spoke to The Guardian for a feature exploring the rising cost of trainers and the changing expectations people...
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Vibram Milan Connection Lab Visit
I am honoured and inspired to have been invited to work in the lab @vibramconnect a huge thank you to everyone involved and everyone @vibram We were tasked...
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STOP using bicarbonate soda on your shoes
Search "how to clean suede shoes" and you'll see the same advice repeated everywhere: "use bicarbonate soda" Bicarbonate soda has always been incorrectly recommended for cleaning...
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Nike Air Technology - can a popped bubble be repaired?
Nike Air is one of the most recognisable features in modern footwear but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. At Sneaker Pharm, we regularly get asked whether...
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Vibram - Confidence in every step
The story of Vibram begins with its founder, Vitale Bramani — an Italian mountaineer with a deep understanding of the dangers of the outdoors. In 1935, Bramani took...
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Manchester Fashion Institute - Emerging Brands - Perfect Imperfect
I sat down with Liam Wilson and Molly Granger from Manchester Fashion Institute, for a conversation in our studio. We talk origins of sneaker pharm and the challenges...
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Sneakerpharm x Solovair Launch
Thank you to everyone who came down for the launch of Solovair at Sneaker pharm and to celebrate our second year in our flagship store. We look forward...
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Garmology Podcast
Nick (owner of the Garmology podcast) flew in and joined me in the store for a conversation about sneaker pharm. Grateful to be part of his podcast -...
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Introducing Solovair: British Craft, Modern Style — Now at Sneaker Pharm
A New Chapter for Sneaker Pharm Introducing Solovair marks the start of a new era for us—one rooted in quality, care, and responsible retail. These are shoes we...
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Vanish or Laundry Stain Removers on Sneakers?
The Perils of Vanish and Laundry Detergent There are two types of people in this world: those who treat their sneakers as disposable, and those who understand that...
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Why Brands Hold the Missing Piece
Resoling Sneakers: Why Brands Hold the Missing Piece In the lifecycle of a sneaker, it is rarely the upper that fails first. Stitching, materials, and design often remain...
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