You’ll Get Free Entry To Bar Rouge This Friday Just By Wearing Sneakers

This Friday, Bar Rouge is giving you the chance to show off your sneakers and get the VIP treatment at the same time, in partnership with premier sneaker convention Sole Superior and PATRÓN.

That’s right! If you rock up Bar Rouge at Swissôtel The Stamford in sneakers, you’ll be given complimentary entry.

What’s more, the first 50 guests who wear Converse sneakers will receive complimentary house pour spirit.

From 6pm to 10.30pm, vendors such as Slickies, Jason Markk and Freshly Pressed Socks will be on deck to keep you on fleek before the venue turns into a full-on club.

After that, two-time local DMC champion DJ Rattle and a living legend of an emcee Mr. Boo will kick up a storm with high octane hip hop and RnB beats.

If you thought you heard it all, you haven’t. There’ll be hourly giveaways between 12am to 2am and one lucky winner will stand a chance to walk away with a grand prize consisting of

  • 1 X Patrón Bottle
  • 1 X $200 Converse Voucher
  • 1 X Limited edition Converse sneakers
  • 2 x Freshly Pressed Socks – Collaboration with Sole Superior and Ernie from Sesame Street
  • 4 X Slickies aglets
  • 1 X Jason Markk travel kit + Quick Wips + Drawstring bag + stickers

For more information, check out the official poster below or at the Facebook event page here.

Sole Superior Returns For Its 6th Edition on October 27 and 28

Singapore’s premier sneaker and streetwear convention is back on October 27 and 28, 2018, boasting its biggest and most spectacular edition to date.

With the ever-expanding community of sneaker lovers and the convergence of interests towards street culture as a whole, this year’s edition marks an evolution, best described in the new event imprint of “Street Superior Festival”.

Street Superior, a joint-concept by One Eleven and the people behind Sole Superior, will feature 16 showcase brands, 70 individual streetwear vendors, 15 food vendors, 21 DJs, artists from parkour and graffiti backgrounds and so much more.

Departing from their famed residence at Zouk, this year’s edition will see a level up in size, namely at the 70,000 sq. ft. space at Pasir Panjang Power Station.

There’s lots to look forward to this year with booths and exclusive launches by Limited Edt, Jason Markk, Casio G-SHOCK, PONY, Timberland, Under Armour and more.

Team .Wav(y) will also be on deck for music, bringing along their popular party nights from Canvas.

Tickets for Street Superior Festival 2018 are

Sneaker Pimps, The World’s Largest Traveling Sneaker Show, Returns To Singapore on May 19

The world’s first and largest travelling sneaker show since 2002 is making its return to Singapore this May.

Sneaker Pimps Singapore, presented by Collective Minds and Sole Superior, will feature over 500 rare, vintage and limited edition sneakers under one roof.

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The event will also be a great chance to check out exclusive sneaker-inspired art, fashion and photography not found anywhere else.

For those looking to spend some cash, there will be a buy-sell-trade area with local labels as a highlight, so don’t miss out.

Founded in 2002 by Peter Fahey in Sydney, Australia, Sneaker Pimps has taken on a life of its own having toured the world over 40 times and produced more than 500 shows in over 63 major cities.

Besides Singapore, Sneaker Pimps will also be making stops in Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok, Jakarta and Tokyo during its tour in Asia.

The event will take place at SPACE, Savourworld Singapore from 11am to 7pm on May 19. Tickets will go for $15 (advance) and $20 (at-the-door).

Get your tickets now at the Sneaker Pimps Singapore ticketing page. If you’re a vendor looking to participate, you can sign up here.

For more info, check out Sneaker Pimp Singapore’s Facebook event page.

Sole Superior’s HOUSE PARTY Starts This Weekend at the District Design Dialogue Holland Village

Sole Superior, known for being Singapore’s premier sneaker and streetwear convention every November, is doing something a little bit different this month.

As part of District Design Dialogue during Singapore Design Week 2018, Sole Superior will be throwing a  House Party to celebrate and showcase its past collaborations with local designers and artists throughout the years.

Taking over a two-storey house on Jalan Kelabu Asap, Holland Village, Sole Superior’s HOUSE PARTY will exhibit past Sole Superior artworks from Sidd Willis, Tell Your Children, Eric Foenander, Mister Trucks and CraftyIllustrator.

This weekend! Swing by Holland Village for @ddd.sg and visit us alongside 9 other awesomely curated houses along Jalan Kelabu Asap-for an amazing day out! Will be sharing more on what you can expect in the next 2 days leading up to the “housewarming”….

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Merchandise from past Sole Superior conventions will also be up for display, including a money gun, Sole Superior x Novesta sneakers, New Era cap, and a host of pieces done in collaboration with Pras The Bandit, SBTG, FIN Crafted Goods and XLarge.

Besides the exhibition, there’ll be several ways you can spend some money at the party. For instance, Bucketfeet, known for their handmade-to-order artist-designed sneakers, will be having a clearance sale with every pair going for S$35.

There’ll also be a musical kitchen in the house, with records on sale for all you audiophiles out there. And if you’re still in need of convincing, there’ll be S$5 beers to give you some liquid courage to make some friends at the party – not to mention a Beer Pong table to relive those college days!

That’s not all! If you’re an artist – or like to think that you are, there’ll be Krink markers on deck for you to try out and customise your sneakers with.

While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the other nine houses that’ll be part of the District Design Dialogue. For more information, check out 

5 Things You Can Look Forward To At Sole Superior 2017

It’s not every day that sneaker and streetwear enthusiasts in Singapore get a chance to assemble in masses, which is exactly why November 25 isn’t any ordinary day.

Sole Superior is returning for its fifth year at the brand new Zouk, Clarke Quay, with a collection of international brands, local retailers, music and giveaways.

If you’ve already bought a ticket or are still in need of some convincing, here are some things you can look forward to this Saturday.

1) Limited Edt’s “Beluga 2.0” Ballot

Undoubtably, when most heard about the November 25 event date for Sole Superior, many might have been worried about clashing it with the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Beluga 2.0” drop.

Thankfully, if you haven’t got a plug for the pair, Limited Edt will be running a public ballot during Sole Superior for the highly-anticipated kicks.

As LE clarified, those interested will have to be attendees of the event, so be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible!

What’s more, 10% of the proceeds from the sale of the shoe will be given to Income OrangeAid, a social enterprise by NTUC Income, dedicated towards helping children and youth from disadvantaged circumstances.

Besides the YEEZY drop, LE will have loads of other goodies in store such as the debut of New Era x Sole Superior cap.

2) Carhatt WIP with SEEK

Local sneaker and apparel retailer SEEK will be making its Sole Superior debut this Saturday. Besides giving a sneak peak of upcoming adidas and PUMA releases, SEEK will be reintroducing Carhatt Work In Progress to Singapore as its official retailer here.

Attendees of Sole Superior will have first dibs at the Carhatt collection, with every purchase accompanied by complimentary Carhatt goodies

Here’s a preview of what’s to come.

3) Goodluck Bunch’s Sole Superior x Novesta Sneaker

As the exclusive retailer for Champion and Novesta in Singapore, Goodluck Bunch has become a fan favourite when it comes to finding good-looking apparel and footwear at Haji Lane.

This year, Goodluck Bunch has hooked up Sole Superior with Novesta for a hyper-limited pair of sneakers. Only 50 pairs will be available for purchase this Saturday, so be sure to snap them up quick.

4) PRAS the Bandit’s x Sole Superior Capsule

Back for their third year, PRAS is returning with a new capsule collection in collaboration with Sole Superior.

The 2017 capsule will consists of a beanie, tote bag and bowling shirt- PLUS a tee shirt, sticker pack and skate deck featuring images of their previous lookbook, modelled by Katepurk and photographed by Ivanho Harlim.

What’s more Katepurk will be on deck at 3pm at Sole Superior to autograph decks and tees purchased.

5) The PLAYBOOK will be there! 

Okay, a little shameless self-plug here. We’re extremely grateful to be debuting at Sole Superior this Saturday and we’re excited to give all you sneakerheads and streetwear enthusiasts a good time.

We’ve got some pretty exciting things lined up, including a sneak peak at yet-to-be-released pair of YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 (we’ll let you have a guess as to which one), thanks to our sneaker partners at Kixdreams.

That’s not all, as the exclusive local distributor of Taiwan’s premier streetwear label Imperial Taels, attendees will have a chance to snatch up the latest collection this Saturday before they sell like hot cakes online.

We’ve also got loads of goodies like sticker packs and a specially-designed The PLAYBOOK mascot to grace our backdrop for you to take pictures with. Come by, say ‘hi’ and let us get to know you a little better!

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There’s so much to look forward to at Sole Superior 2017 that we couldn’t fit it all into one article, so you’ll have to come and see it for yourself.

Other vendors to look out for include X-Large, renowned plug Randy Galang, Converse, Reebok, Sendoh, No Agenda, Union Studios and so much more.

See you this Saturday!

Sole Superior 2017: What’s Going Down At Singapore’s Premier Sneaker Convention

Sneakerheads of Singapore, listen up! Singapore’s premier sneaker and streetwear convention is returning for its fifth consecutive year on November 25.

After drawing a record turnout last year with over 4,000 attendees, Sole Superior is back to takeover the entirety of the new Zouk Singapore in Clarke Quay.

Compared to most sneaker conventions around the world, Sole Superior’s magic comes in the form of its vendor curation, taking the best of global brands and blending them with local retailers, artists, communities, collectors and resellers.

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As with every year, Sole Superior will be giving away a whole truck load of goodies. Every ticket comes with a raffle entry to from a prize pool of over S$30,000 worth of products, ranging from snapbacks to feet heat.

Sole Superior has also stepped up its collaboration game with an exclusive “head to toe” team up with international brands such as New Era, XLARGE and Novesta. There will also be collaborative merchandise with local independents Freshly Pressed Socks and Pras The Bandit.

A new addition this year is the Sole Superior Afterparty, jointly presented in partnership with Moonbeats Asia, which will be held in a secret warehouse in Tai Seng featuring top international DJs Falcons, The Whooligan and Yeti Out. For more info on the afterparty, check out the Facebook event page here.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your tickets on Sole Superior’s e-ticketing page

Tickets For Singapore’s Premier Sneaker Convention Is Now On Sale

Sole Superior, Singapore’s premier sneaker and streetwear convention, is returning just over a month from now.

Back for its 5th year, Sole Superior will be held on November 25 from 1pm to 7pm at the new Zouk at Clarke Quay.

Tickets for the much-anticipated event is now available at nine locations, with limited supply at each. Attendees are encouraged to call ahead to check on availability.

In addition to admission, each ticket will come with a raffle entry to win a prize from a pool worth of over $30,000.

Pre-sale tickets is priced at $10 and can be found here.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our interview with Jonathan Fong, co-founder of Sole Superior, below.

Sole Superior Announces Its First Ever Sneaker Collaboration, Pre-order Now

Singapore’s beloved sneaker convention Sole Superior turns five this year and to celebrate, it has announced its first ever sneaker collaboration with Novesta.

The Slovakian sneaker brand has been a hit in Europe since 1939 and adds Sole Superior to a list of collaborators that includes COMME des GARÇONS, YMC and Oi Polloi.


Each pair of the Sole Superior x Novesta Star Master are handmade in Slovakia and will come with a custom Sole Superior tag and an individually numbered box.

The exclusive pair is extremely limited, with only 50 pairs available. Every purchase will also come with one exclusive not-for-sale VIP ticket to Sole Superior 2017.

The sneaker will retail for S$129 and is now available for pre-order in-store at Goodluck Bunch or online at solesuperiorsg.bigcartel.com from October 1.

For a closer look at the pair, check out our video below.

Highlights From SUPERFLY: Sneakers, Streetwear and Hip Hop Beats

Singapore’s first urban street festival SUPERFLY kicked off last Saturday, bringing the best of sneaker culture, street fashion and hip hop music together in one place. Dubbed ‘The Prequel’, the event is meant to give a taste of what’s to come at the end of the year.

Sneakerheads from all over the country gathered in one spot, bringing out their rarest kicks from their collection for the festival.

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Held at Millian Singapore, the event also marked the return of Sole Superior, Singapore’s first and only sneaker convention, assembling a line up of top vendors and their highly coveted kicks.

This was Sole Superior’s fifth outing but its first outside the walls of Zouk Singapore, which recently moved to its new location at Clarke Quay.

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There was a recurring theme with many vendors stocking pairs of adidas Yeezy BOOST 350 V2, particularly in the “Core Black/Red” colourway.

NMDs were also the belle of the ball, with various colourways surfacing at the convention, while Nike fans were treated to a host of Air Jordans.

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Sole Superior also held a ‘Sneaker Raffle’, giving sneakerheads a chance to cop either a pair of adidas NMD R1, adidas Yeezy BOOST 350 V2 and Air Jordan 3 for only $2 a ticket.

Visitors were allowed to purchase additional raffles to stand a higher chance at winning. A worthy investment judging on the price of these kicks on the reseller market.

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As with previous Sole Superior events, popular sneaker cleaner makers Jason Markk was present, giving visitors a free cleaning session.

Midsoles were the common denominator amongst sneakerheads who needed a good scrub.

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While a host of Singapore’s top hip hop DJs were on set throughout, the event transformed into an urban music festival at nightfall. Vendors were cleared out and the event space became a dance floor.

AOS Collective’s DJ SHAI along with S.O.F and DJ Nashd took turns on the decks while local rapper THELIONCITYBOY and dance crew Danzpeople rounded off the evening before DJ ONO and Dandee of Bangkok Invaders took centre stage.

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All in all, it was a super dope event for a prequel and we look forward to what’s coming next.