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The countdown to the crowning of South Africa’s next King of Kicks has officially commenced, following the launch of King of Kicks 2026 by Russian Bear and YFM. The event gathered prominent sneakerheads, creators, and cultural tastemakers, unveiling insights into this year’s unique sneaker vault, valued at R200,000. As part of the campaign, the sneaker collection will expand weekly, culminating in October when one deserving sneaker enthusiast unlocks the vault and is crowned. As the consumers are advised to follow the official Russian Bear Social pages in order to enter and participate in the competition and to keep up with weekly sneaker reveals.

King of Kicks, is now a flagship platform for Russian Bear, transcends mere competition; it celebrates the fusion of sneaker culture, music, fashion, and street culture, while honoring the communities that elevate these cultural forms. The launch event provided attendees with an exclusive preview of the campaign, introducing them to a unique sneaker vault that will expand over several months. Each week, new iconic sneakers will be added to this collection, generating excitement leading up to the grand finale in October. At this event, one fortunate sneakerhead will have the chance to win some of the most sought after sneakers from the vault. The collection’s growth will continue in the weeks to come, culminating in the crowning of the King of Kicks 2026, who will unlock the vault at the highly anticipated October finale.

Speaking at the launch event, Siviwe Mgolodela, Senior Brand Manager for Russian Bear, said the campaign continues to celebrate the people driving sneaker culture forward. He added, “King of Kicks has grown into much more than a competition. It has become a platform that celebrates creativity, individuality and the communities shaping sneaker culture in South Africa. This launch marks the beginning of another incredible journey, and we’re excited to reveal more of the vault each week as we build towards crowning this year’s King of Kicks.”