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After weeks of sneaker battles, weekly vault drops and serious sneaker knowledge, Russian Bear and YFM are ready to crown the next King of Kicks –\u00a0\u00a0with Angel Mosiamedi and Nonkosi Paul going head-to-head for the ultimate sneaker vault.<\/i><\/p>\n

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The vault is loaded. The finalists are locked in. And now, there can only be one.<\/p>\n

On\u00a021 October 2026, <\/b>Atlas Studios in Johannesburg\u00a0<\/b>will become the ultimate throne room of sneaker culture as\u00a0Russian Bear Vodka\u00a0and\u00a0YFM\u00a0bring\u00a0King of Kicks 2026\u00a0to its highly anticipated finale.<\/p>\n

After weeks of battling it out, two finalists have risen to the top –\u00a0Angel Mosiamedi\u00a0and\u00a0Nonkosi Paul. Now, they will face their final challenge for the chance to unlock a\u00a0R200 000 sneaker vault\u00a0<\/b>packed with some of the most coveted kicks of the year.<\/p>\n

Since the competition launched, the stakes have continued to rise. Week after week on\u00a0YFM, new sneakers have been added to the vault, keeping sneakerheads across Mzansi locked in, debating and weighing in as the collection grew. From sought-after heat to collectable and statement-making pairs, the vault has become a celebration of the knowledge, passion and individuality that drives sneaker culture.<\/p>\n

Now, after weeks of filling the vault and competition, the two finalists will go head-to-head in Johannesburg for a next level shot at the crown.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s King of Kicks journey has been about much more than the sneakers themselves. It\u2019s about the people, the passion and the culture behind every pair,\u201d says\u00a0Siviwe Mgolodela, Senior Brand Manager, Russian Bear. \u201cAngel and Nonkosi have battled their way through weeks of competition, and now it all comes down to one final night. We\u2019re excited to bring them, the sneaker community and our partners at YFM together for a finale that will celebrate everything that makes sneaker culture so powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Russian Bear,\u00a0King of Kicks\u00a0is a platform built around self-expression, confidence and the culture that continues to shape South Africa. Through its partnership with YFM, the campaign has brought sneaker culture to life through on-air moments, challenges and a vault that kept evolving throughout the competition.<\/p>\n

R200 000 worth of sneakers<\/b>\u00a0on the line and only one crown up for grabs, the\u00a0question is no longer who wants it – but who has what it takes to claim it and be crowned the next level Russian Bear King of Kicks.<\/p>\n

On 21 October<\/b>, Angel Mosiamedi and Nonkosi Paul will step into Atlas Studios, and only one will walk away as\u00a0the Russian Bear King of Kicks 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Be sure to follow @russianbearsa<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for the latest in all things culture and next level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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