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Useful sneaker reads

Simple and useful: how to pick your size, how to care for shoes in a hot climate, and the stories behind the big brands.

How-to · 8 min read

Where to buy sneakers in Nha Trang: market stalls vs a shop with warranty

Markets and ultra-cheap tourist spots often have no warranty: glue smell, rough materials, a rushed fit. How to choose calmly — and what a store that checks every pair actually offers.

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How-to · 6 min read

How to Pick Your Sneaker Size: a Guide from a Nha Trang Store

US, EU, UK and centimetres: how to find your true sneaker size, why Nike and New Balance fit differently, and how to try shoes on properly.

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Brand stories · 7 min read

The History of Nike: From a Car Boot to a Global Empire

How a student runner and his coach built Nike: Blue Ribbon Sports, a waffle iron, a $35 swoosh, and the Air Jordans that changed the industry.

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Brand stories · 6 min read

The History of Adidas: the Dassler Brothers, the Feud of the Century and Three Stripes

How a workshop in a laundry room became Adidas, why the Dassler brothers split a town in two, and where the Superstar and Stan Smith came from.

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Brand stories · 6 min read

New Balance: How an Orthopaedic Insole Maker Became a Cult

From a chicken's foot to icon status: the story of New Balance, the philosophy that size includes width, and why the 990 became quiet-luxury shorthand.

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How-to · 6 min read

Sneakers for the Heat: What Actually Works in Vietnam

33°C and 80% humidity: which sneakers to choose for Vietnam, which materials breathe, which turn shoes into a sauna, and what to know for rainy season.

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How-to · 6 min read

Sneaker Care in a Humid Climate: a Survival Manual

Humidity, mould and yellowing soles: how to store, dry and clean sneakers in Vietnam so your favourite pair lasts more than one season.

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Come try them on at Kiri Sneakers Outlet

We're in central Nha Trang. We'll help you find a pair that fits your foot — no rush, no pushing.

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