New Balance has been known to draw inspiration from a wide variety of sources, including everything from country fairs to horse racing. The brand is extremely creative in their approach to packaging sneakers as well as coming up with names for them. In this week's installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we delve into a number of New Balance kicks to discuss the meaning behind the monikers handed to them.

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Sports stars look for any edge to motivate themselves to perform better. Those lucky enough to have their own shoe can also derive inspiration from a variety of sources that, in turn, can help create colorways. In the latest installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we take a look at two of the more popular athletes in the last two decades, and some childhood inspirations they used for their kicks.

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We have learned that sneaker nicknames can derive from a variety of sources. Everything from a local delicacy to an obscure movie reference can inspire a company to create sneakers. In the latest installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we cover the spectrum of sneaker motivations, including a motivational speaker.

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Kanye West has dominated the media for the past few weeks. After rocking the new, all-red colorway of the Nike Air Yeezy II, and dropping his much anticipated Yeezus album, it's safe to say he will be the topic of conversation for a little while longer. In this installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we discuss the reasoning behind some of the names of Kanye's more popular sneakers. Check it out and let us know if you plan to cop the newest Nike Air Yeezy II when it drops.

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Sneakersnstuff partnered with Reebok to release 12 collaborations this year. The Swedish company usually draws distinct inspiration for a story behind their kicks. In this installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we delve into the backstories of their latest collaborations. Be sure to check back throughout the year as more Sneakersnstuff collaborations release.

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Sneaker nicknames can derive from a variety of inspirations. Some sneaker companies and collaborators opt for local flavor, while others reach into other cultures for the first step in the creative process. We uncover the usage of both techniques in the latest installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained. Let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to see us explain further in the comment section.

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Popular nicknames are usually accepted without knowing where they stem from. Sneaker nicknames become synonymous with the collaborator. In this installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we discuss one of the most popular nicknames, as well as one that may be a bit more obscure. Be sure to let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to know the story behind next week.

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The days of simply using a classic colorway to describe sneakers are all but long gone. In these times, quick, relatable nicknames are easier to identify with, and allow a sneaker's story to be told in a shortened way in a culture used to quickly receiving information. Snkrs Day continues to shed light on the some most popular nicknames that have helped keep certain sneakers at the top of your mind. The stories behind a name usually have more depth than they appear, and we delve into those backstories in this week's installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained. Be sure to let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to know the story behind.

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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: "Miro", "Power, Corruption, & Lies", and "The Kennedy"

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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: "Toro Bravo", "Weatherman", "Crocus", and more

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