SneakerFreaker Issue #49

The cover star of Sneaker Freaker Issue 49 is none other than Salehe Bembury, who finally reveals his oft-teased New Balance collab. Dubbed 'Heat Be Hot', this 1906R double pack will set off fire alarms when it drops, shown in exclusive "Magma" photos, and shots of the upcoming NikeSB x Powerpuff Girls collab only scratch the surface of the sneak peaks

Also Inside:

The story of the biggest tax dodge ever pulled in sneaker history, with The One Line counterfeits

Oakley Designer Peter Yee opens up on the creation of the 'Over The Top' Sunglasses worn by Olympic Medalist Ato Boldon, the Blade Watch, and the classic Eclipse Logo still in use today

An interview with Byeong-Guk Lee of Concepts Seoul and his walls of Hiroshi Fujiwara, NEIGHBOURHOOD and exotic sneaker collabs from the golden age

Killer sneaker artwork by Nathan Walker and Monsieur Sunday

Linus Nutland talks the art of restoring old gold Nikes with new Vibram Soles

Peering into AI and the future of sneaker design

A spotlight on custom shoe designer Andrew Chiou

And heaps, HEAPS more

Get one in your hot little hands or forever rue the day it slipped through your fingers