Matt Frates Creates

06/18/2026

Putting the travel kit together for my vacation in Maine next week. I remember when I started all this on an iPhone. So very thankful for the growth over the last six years.

❤️

06/18/2026

Been taking the smallest moments and attempting to make art out of them. This was our first summer storm.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDC0SZpb8Bg

Summer storms are a constant during summer in northern Virginia. I ...

06/17/2026

Yes. It’s true. Sneakers are thriving in 2026 because over the years, with resell dwindling, what’s left are people like us. The ones who love sneakers then, now, and forever. Enjoy.

06/16/2026

Take the bag or don’t. The world is sometimes defined by the gray area. I’m certainly not qualified to be the arbiter of morality for sneaker content. Just trying to support who I can, when I can.

06/15/2026

He’s growing so fast. Time can be cruel, but documenting his spring season was such a joy. Forever the best thing I’ll create.

06/13/2026

Food, beer, Defenders football and the World Cup. Great day.

06/11/2026

Many times we are looking for the story a sneaker is telling. Sometimes though, it’s really about our story.

06/10/2026

Now on YouTube, my story with the Jordan 4 Toro Bravo. Not a review, nor a hype piece for the shoe. Just an introspective look at how one shoe can change things. Enjoy.

06/10/2026

The Toro Bravo 4 is only a sneaker, but for me it felt like a turning point. So glad to have it back.

06/09/2026

Sometimes you love a shoe and don’t understand why it sits on shelves. The sneaker game today.