March 31, 2011

Sierra Leone DCAC limited edition

After previously presenting the Le Dünk Pack (apparel) and the Decade Pack (footwear), we are now about to release the third pack of our highly anticipated K1Xclusive Spring 2011 line: The Sierra Leone DCAC limited edition pack. For this project we have combined all ingredients for an outstanding footwear project: a unique story, maximum exclusiveness, [...]

March 12, 2011

K1X 101

K1X aficionado Christian Urbaniak recently purchased his 101st pair of K1X shoes. That’s about one pair per month for the last eight years. Respect! Your next pair of shoes is on us, Chris – just let us know what you need! Below is a short Q&A with the avid K1X footwear collector, who is just [...]

December 10, 2010

In the Press: Antenna Magazine

Antenna Magazine is two steps ahead of the competition, as usual. They are currently throwing out stuff from their closet that you might discover on the shelves of your favourite store next spring. Always looking for the next big thing. Speaking of which – they published an exclusive preview of one of our new lifestyle [...]

November 15, 2010

Store Check: Sneakerhead NYC

You’re on the hunt for the very latest in sneakers and apparel in New York? Head over to Queens where the all new “Sneakerhead” store has popped up on the map. Sneakerhead is your go-to-store for the latest items from our Fall/Winter collection as well as fresh new kicks, headphones and much more! 150-51B 14th [...]

November 10, 2010

Store Check: Sneakerhead (Moscow)

Moscow has just added a new sneaker boutique to its resume. Our main man Alex has recently blessed the Russian capital with “Sneakerhead”, the premier destination for sneakers, streetwear and everything basketball. Make sure to drop by and take a look at the new collection when you’re in the area. Sneakerhead, Pushechnaya Str. 4, Moscow

October 13, 2010

Soup of the Day: Butter

Our newest offcourt silhouette, the K1X Butter, is just that. Smooth leather upper, vulcanized outsole, extra thick tongue and more street cred than the local bullies from around the corner. The Butter is also available in grey suede and brown/gum.

October 6, 2010

HELLO my name is Patrick Mohr

Last week we launched the much anticipated DCAC remix by Patrick Mohr at Berlin’s CLVII boutique, with a little get together for selected heads. The event also featured the inaugural presentation of two unique customized pairs of the shoe: One version was pimped in typical manner by CLVII with Swarowski stones, while the other was [...]

September 28, 2010

In the Press: SLAM KICKS

KICKS has become to the sneaker game what SLAM has been for basketball for ages. Previewing the upcoming kicks for the season – both on the hardwood and off – KICKS gives you a closer look at our special edition DCAC Sierra Leone.

September 24, 2010

IN THE PRESS: Style and the Family Tunes

StyleMag-online.net is the online version of notorious and Berlin based culture magazine Style and the Family Tunes. As its name implies it’s all about style. So is our strictly limited (150 pairs worldwide!!) K1X DCAC Patrick Mohr Edition which will be released at CLVII Berlin tomorrow. The sneaker will be available at CLVII Stores (Berlin/Paris) [...]

September 21, 2010

In the press: A K1X Classic!

Russia’s #1 Sneaker Freaker digs K1X’s Chiefglider Bounce Edition designed by Bobitto Garcia (author of the notorious “Where’d You Get Those?” sneaker anthology) in 2004. We still get regular feedback and requests on this shoe (more than ever, actually), which just goes to show that some things are built to last. Peep this ink for [...]

August 16, 2010

Soup of the Day: Chiefglider Sierra Leone

Today were are bringing back a classic like 2K will bring back Mike from ’84. The Chiefglider was our first basketball shoe and with A-grades from SOLE Collector magazine (amongst others) definitely left its mark on the sneaker scene. Now we literally went to the other side of the world to get you the last [...]

July 1, 2010

Soup of the Day: MTP Low Profile

Meet the logical evolution of K1X’s original Meet the Parents silhouette. The all new MTP LP is a classy remix of the MTP, featuring a slightly slimmer cut and inverse stitching as well as a thinner sole, making the shoe a whole lot lighter. That goes for MTP LP’s actual weight – and it’s appearance. [...]

April 15, 2010

In the Press: Sneak(U) Pete

Sneaku Magazine sat down with the face of K1X footwear, Sneaka Pete, for this exclusive interview. Read the whole story for the inside take on his favourite sneakers, his design philosophy and a typical day here at the office!

March 14, 2010

We got Footwear!

Niels, who would later take the reigns in regard to marketing the brand (and who is writing these words right now), lands the world’s coolest gig as host of “Inside NBA” on the sports channel, drastically increasing the visibility of K1X. Mission accomplished. Sneaka Pete, who may have invented leopard hoop shorts and the world’s [...]

December 14, 2009

IN THE PRESS: CG2 DOING IT BIG

double ex el to be exact. the chiefglider 2 special make up for t-dub is featured in the latest issue of xxl magazine.

December 11, 2009

IN THE PRESS: SNEAKA PETE GOES BLUE STEEL

gq magazine currently presents germany’s top new designers in their x-mas issue. our boy sneaka pete took the honors for the footwear category. congratulations dude, maybe we should have told them you’re actually austrian … also seen in gq’s january edition: our eye-oh college ball and reversible shorts …

November 25, 2009

Return of the Chiefglider!

The basketball shoe that has started it all is back like 45! We managed to get a total of 16 of the original color ways back in stock. Sizes are limited and prices are cut in half. This is your chance to get your hand on the one and only CG before they are definitely [...]

October 31, 2009

CG2 POSTS UP AT KENLU!

the chiefglider 2 recently got some much deserved love on the esteemed sneaker site kenlu.net. we’re not sure exactly what it says but appreciate the attention!

August 20, 2009

SOUP OF THE DAY: THE DCAC “SOUTH BEACH PACK”

Don’t call it a comeback! The DCAC is K1X’s all new classic. After all, reinterpreting basketball’s original silhouette was a question of honor for us. Just in time for summer, the DCAC is back with an homage to the pastel vibe of Miami’s South Beach: in mint green, cyan blue and light grey! (Apparently, Crockett [...]

April 15, 2009

SOUP OF THE DAY: MEET THE PARENTS

this shoe dares you to “Meet the Parents” in style. Not a problem with this chukka silhouette, that was designed as a confident statement for a variety of purposes. “We wanted the urban kid to have a cool shoe for the clubs, that would also look like the right choice for a first sit-down with [...]

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