Through the early 19th century, the so-called Flying Finns were a group of middle-distance runners who garnered a fearsome reputation for repeatedly conquering the Olympic podium. While sports commentators have gone on to dub other Finnish athletes like NHL Legend Teemu Selänne and F1’s Kimi Räikkönen with the title “Flying Finn,” Paavo Johannes Nurmi was one of the first to wear it. Seeking a solitary testing ground, the story of Nurmi chasing trains at an early age in the local train-yard later became famous in his hometown of Turku, Finland, a story which is still a keystone of the city’s oral history....

After missing the whole of the 2015-2016 season following surgery to repair a tear in his right hip, Wilson Chandler rebounded hard. The Denver Nuggets forward scored 25 points in back-to-back games for the first time ever in November and finished the campaign with a career-high average of 15.7. And he did it all without eating any meat, poultry, fish or dairy. At 6ft, 8in tall, weighing 102kg and heavily tattooed, Chandler is perhaps not most people’s mental picture of a vegan. But then maybe that’s part of the problem. Particularly in the US, eating meat is equated with masculinity. It’s Man vs...

cheduled to drop later on this month, Jordan Brand finally officially unveils the Air Jordan 11 Blackout, Prom Night, Cap and Gown. This all-Black version of the Air Jordan 11 pays homage to all the times the 11th Jordan Brand signature shoe was used as attire during a formal setting. This new colorway of the Air Jordan 11 recognizes the shoe’s unique place at graduation ceremonies by complimenting it with a suede upper, a patent leather mudguard, metal Jumpman logo and laces inspired by graduation cords. Other features include the 23 branding on the heel, and an icy blue translucent outsole wrap up the look on this...

Here Are the Best adidas Sneakers of 2018 (So Far)

1. BALENCIAGA SPEED TRAINER   Demna Gvasalia - Creative Director of Balenciaga has launched a product called Balenciaga Speed Trainer. This design includes: knit socks, shock absorbers, weighing about 240g in addition to the Balenciaga logo embossed on the sole of shoes. Balenciaga Speed Trainer is a strong style. 2. VALENTINO CAMU STARS ROCKRUNNER Valentino's sport shoes have become more popular in street fashion because of its elegant design. Valentino Camu Stars Rockrunner will be a highlight for the street outfit of fashion devotees especially sneaker enthusiasts. 3. GUCCI ACE LOW-TOP FLORAL Since being appointed creative director at Gucci, Alessandro...