Nike has always been at the forefront of athletic performance. Now, it’s also a leader in thoughtful design, and it’s become a fetishized pop culture fixation with everyone from sneakerheads to Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons. Photographs by Jeremy Liebman; Sittings editor: Esmé René. Source: Inside the Cult of Nike, the Reigning Champion of March…
Originally posted on Housakicks I got up to this morning to a very engaging picture of the Asics Gel Kayano Trainer Knit Reflective Pack on FB. The collection will include two separate pairs wrapped up in the slihouette of the classic Asics Gel Kayano. The Kayano was originally introduced in 1993 by designer Toshikazu Kayano ( the…
Amazon is now selling its very own private-label clothing brands. You know, they’re making it really easy for irritated publishing folks to write dystopias where The Everything Store constitutes the entire economy. Source: Amazon Is Making Its Own Clothing Now Jezebel.com I don’t care how much data an analyst looks at, until you’ve suffered through this…
On Wednesday, Adidas ADDYY stock is up almost 9% to $91.90 per share in afternoon trading. The German sportswear giant soared after posting strong. Source: Adidas (ADDYY) Stock Jumps 9% on Strong Earnings and Upbeat Guidance – Nasdaq.com Influencers and analysts are all saying they saw this adidas growth coming. They are all laying the success…
When nearly 11 million viewers tuned in for Sunday’s rematch of the 2016 NBA Finals, it was clear that the focus was on the playoff-like intensity and the blooming rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In past years, brands have looked to steal the spotlight during the Source: Kicks Fix: Why…
Run Happy! Source: Brooks Blog – Run Happy! I realized yesterday that I was writing far too many articles on more prominent brands. I have always wanted ARCH to represent more than the mainstream. The goal was to “share the wealth” as a sneaker blog. I thought, however, that the only people reading blogs on…
Originally posted on Housakicks I got up this morning and a fellow head from a FB Sneaker Group I’m in shared a picture of a shoe that appears to have been patched up to look like Frankenstein. Called the Bape NEIGHBORHOOD Adidas Superstar Boost, this is supposedly the latest collab between these three well known major fashion…
(Herzogenerauch, January 18th) adidas Originals launches Original with a new film ‘Original is never finished’, featuring visionaries from the worlds of music, skate, sport, style and art. Rea Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals Launches Original Campaign and Film: ‘Original is never finished’ If you know what the image is above, you are officially…
The adidas NMD_R1 “OG” Release date is Jan. 14, 2016 at a retail price of $170. When the NMD R1 dropped last year it changed the game for adidas, but not really. What sneakerheads saw was a shoe that popped and to them that meant that it was the reason Adidas regained ground in 2016….
Source: Under Armour, Inc. To Report Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings and Webcast Conference Call With all of the news around the Curry 3, this 4th Quarter report will be vital in improving the confidence of shareholders and potential shareholders. While the call will take place on the 31st, it’s definitely something sneakerheads and business people will…
The Paul George and Kyrie Irving Signature series from Nike are low end items with high end value. The same with the Adidas Lillard Signature line. These models cost 100-120 dollars. Which is still an expensive shoe, but when you consider the production, design, marketing, and endorser, the 120 dollar price point makes these signatures…
Greg and the crew at LASCO are in the process of cleaning up shop and they are offering some dope ass benefits for those of you signed up to their Shoe Club. Customizers and Sneakerheads looking at doing some sole swaps, here is your chance to get a clean outsole for your project and maybe…
The online retailer is going to be competing with Nike and Under Armour in the activewear market. by Jason Del Ray Source: Amazon plans to sell its own line of workout clothes – Recode @IBD_Low (Elaine Low) shared this article from Recode and it immediately caught my eye and reminded me of something I heard…
Jordan Brand will celebrate its heritage with a series of spring footwear collections that pay homage to the brand’s legacy of pushing style boundaries. Source: Nike News – Jordan Brand Unveils Select Spring 17 Air Jordan Silhouettes I was just having a back and forth on Disqus with @blcklistd who said something that I found interesting….
Champions and Olympians dominate the list of 2016’s most marketable athletes, who almost all rate high on awareness and likability. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Source: The 10 Most Marketable Athletes Of 2016 The top ranked athlete wears what brand? Before you click through I challenge you to write your top 5 athletes down just to see…
The Nike Presto Extreme above Last year at this time the ZX Flux was continuing to push its way into the market and UltraBOOST was just a hype word and not many people were able to grab the shoes. The ZX Flux showed a trend shift, but the shoe that was shining was the Nike…
One of the guys I most admire in kicks lives in Memphis. When some people talk about collectors today it’s about guys who have a collection that reflects recent hype. Sneakerking of Memphis though… M. Morgan is hands down one of the dopest collectors in the country. He’s not hyped on websites or on YouTube with…
I’ve repeated over and over that Adidas is a fragile growth company. I’ve based this on the fact that adidas only controls around 5% of the total market for footwear and although their performance this year has been extraordinary, it hinges on mercurial endorsers and the fashion sense of people who change their mind with…
We’re counting down the greatest basketball sneakers of all time, #NBArank style. But first, we’re calling all sneakerheads to cast their votes! Source: #NBArank All-Time Kicks: The greatest basketball sneakers ever ESPN is attempting to rank the “greatest” basketball sneakers of all time. I can go ahead and tell you which one it will be…
The Real Madrid star has generated nearly $500 million in media value for Nike so far this year through mentions, photos and videos on his vast social media network which reaches 249 million fans. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Source: Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s $1 Billion Nike Deal May Be A Bargain For Sportswear Giant A few weeks ago…
Source: Low Top Perforated Elastic Navy Filling Pieces has been dropped here on the site before, but today I needed to refresh my listing of the brand. The Elastic is actually one of the cleanest looks I’ve seen in athleisure footwear this year. I’ve often talked about the fact that sneakerheads are getting older….
I typically do a Should You Buy To Flip? every few days. It’s a good way to do projections on upcoming releases. Although I don’t do a lot of Retro resale anymore, this has been my way of staying involved in the world of sneaker resale. What’s happened lately is that my Should You Buy…
