Source: NEW BALANCE SIGNS TWO-TIME NBA ALL-STAR ZACH LAVINE The only sneaker Zach highlighted during his time with adidas was the Next Level (I refuse to spell it the way they spelled it right now). The sneaker introduced adidas’ new cushioning system Lightstrike. The shoe didn’t sell. During Zach’s time with adidas the company seemed…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: The Dunk Hi 1985 is a more expensive, true to the original version of the classic Dunk from…
Winning Time, was going to be named “Showtime” as a reference to the 80s Lakers teams that dominated the decade behind the charismatic Magic Johnson. HBO Max didn’t think it would be smart to name the show after a competing streaming channel’s name, so Winning Time it is. I’ve been watching the show and there…
Live Uplifted: Meet our ASICS Ambassadors – Source: Live Uplifted: Meet our ASICS Ambassadors | ASICS Continuing a discussion on the importance of content for brands, I want to add how retailers who have long sought a method of offsetting the direct-to-consumer strategies in every industry, not just sneakers, should be utilizing brand content in…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: The Dunk Hi 1985 is more expensive, true to the original version of the classic Dunk from Nike….
HY ROSARIO discusses the Anacapa and Hiking Footwear I developed a ‘not-so’ new concept marketing strategy a few years ago: Niche-Out Marketing & E.N.D.E.A.R.S© The D and E in the strategy are for Designers and Education. The reason I created the concept was to hopefully hit brands since I was having a difficult time garnering…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: I previously looked at the all black version of the Pegasus Trail. I took the time to do…
It should be stated that supply chain issues are hindering the work which could be taking place at this time. There are several moments where sneaker companies are able to generate considerable interest around the basketball segment: The holiday season – This is traditionally the moment when Nike drops a Jordan 11. They released the…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: The Olympic inspired Air Jordan 36 gets the signature logo of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The model…
The ultimate casual sports hybrid, Nature X One is packed with performance materials and next-gen technology. Brand new biomechanically innovative soles compress at the heel and flex with your feet as they move, combining with targeted cushioning and a flexible construction to absorb shock and move freely. Using our iconic Tor sports silhouette, it’s a…
My Body Took Me Here – Unlikely Hikers – Merrell Blog picture via UH When I originally began writing about Merrell footwear, I discovered a host of information about the brand. One of those things was that Merrell had released a number of sneakers created on a last designed specifically for women. The company had…
O.T.A Paris is an eco-responsible and sustainable unisex sneaker brand, using recycled tire for the sole. 1 recycled tire for 3 pairs produced. Formerly OTH Paris Source: SANSAHO I like O.T.A. for one reason. The company utilizes real, recycled tires for their outsoles. I think it’s one of the coolest ways to reclaim items that…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. The 75th Anniversary of the NBA arrived with a variety of styles from the Nike’s classic footwear lineup. The shoes…
I received a press release from Red Ball Jets announcing their wholesale relationship with Fred Segal. While this could be overlooked as an expansion by RBJ to retail, it’s worth discussing as we continue to see other digitally native brands who opened their own doors but stayed away from wholesale in many instances. In today’s…
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The Air Force 1 Nike Athletic Club in GS sizing features a classic colorway. The interior is lined with heather grey sweater material and terry cloth on the back of the tongue, with a Varsity NAC patch at the heel.
Nike gives you plenty of opportunities to help fight climate change through your shopping choices. Source: How Nike Helps You Help the Planet There isn’t any secret that resale is getting more difficult to do. The Golden Goose isn’t done laying eggs, but the multitude of issues potential resellers face in a post-Covid environment are…
The Air Force 1 Nike Athletic Club in GS sizing features a classic colorway. The interior is lined with black sweater material and terry cloth on the back of the tongue, with a Varsity NAC patch at the heel.
The Air Jordan 3 Cardinal gets a jump up in price from 190 to 200. The shoe sports tumbled leather with a rich, red contrast and a gold, or light curry, Jumpman on the tongue. The classic details are all there, but the details for authenticating don’t include the QC Stamp as usual.
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Source: https://amzn.to/3CCRPSo In my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail, I recounted the story of a small chain in Mississippi that eventually sold to Jimmy Jazz. I explained how Nike’s CDO, now CDA, wasn’t something that was incidental. I recently talked about another small chain in this post:…
