Puma x Trapstar – SS17 | Hanon | Will This Get Guys Into Puma?
Source: Puma x Trapstar – SS17 | Hanon Puma is having an incredible year, but…
Support the arch Academy Track & Field Training Facility
Vertical Superstars who Donated! Vertical because of the high jump of course! A sincere thank you to those who have donated. I’m adding a link to their websites and businesses, so take a moment to check out the work of these dope supporters. For major contributors I’m offering the following rewards, linking to a business…
Kawhi Leonard “The Return” Can’t Oversell and Doesn’t
The most notable aspect of this new “ad” is New Balance did not host “The Return” on their NB YouTube channel. The video surfaced on a newly created “Klaw” YouTube page where it’s the only video on the recently launched channel. With athletes launching media companies, does this signify the start of athlete driven media…
Chuck’s Power 5
In the words of the late great Muhammad Ali‘, Houston shook up the world this past weekend with their huge win over Whitehaven High School. What does that do for them ranking wise among the best teams in Memphis? This week, we will begin to see some district games take place with a few key…
The Big 3 League, YouTube and the Rise of Women’s Hoops give the Unrivaled Basketball League a Compelling Foundation
A 3v3 league built in collaboration with the biggest stars in women’s basketball, co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Launching in January 2025. Unrivaled | Official Site of the Unrivaled Basketball League Ice Cube’s Big3 League sold 4 franchises this year. This is an important step in expanding and integrating the league into…
5 Takeaways from the Houston Mustangs Outrunning the Whitehaven Tigers
In basketball, it’s not about what happened in past games, it’s the now. For example, let’s take a look back at last year’s game between Houston and Whitehaven in the regional at Whitehaven. The season was on the line. It got out of hand and was quickly over for the Mustangs of Houston. By halftime…
Trump’s Tariffs Could Prevent the Adoption of Cirql from OrthoLite
Source: Cirql | OrthoLite President-elect Trump’s tariffs could prevent the adoption of a midsole material that would revolutionize the sneaker industry. Cirql by Ortholite Vietnam is: A Vietnam-based innovation company focused on developing scalable, less impactful, finished midsole components and material solutions for footwear brands, has just unveiled Cirql Zero™ – a new industrially compostable,…
Chuck’s Power 5 | A New Number 1
During the high school basketball season, there will be times when there won’t be much movement in the rankings. There will be times when all the teams win their respective games for weeks at a time. Right now, this isn’t one of those times and when that happens, some teams rise and shine others may…
Not LeBron, Not Kobe, Just Curry and Jordan That’s It | De’Aaron Fox and the Curry Fox 1
Curry Brand Introduces Speed that Scares with the Fox 1 (underarmour.com) Sub-brands exist throughout the sneaker industry. However, the only athlete to become a brand capable of existing outside of the parent company is Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand. Over the years I’ve made countless discussions on why Kobe, under Nike, should have been the…
adidas Adizero Desert Runner Introduced Beautifully with Art
Source: adidas Debuts Regionally Exclusive Adizero Desert Runner Collection with a Unique Art Piece in the Heart of UAE’s Iconic Desert adidas continues to show its intent is global, which helps to offset pressures in all regions. A localized strategy allows for activations focused on a particular location giving the Three Stripes an opportunity to…
Chuck’s Way Too Early Power 5 | Memphis’ Top Teams
The 2024-2025 season is officially underway with several games this week and more to come. A few are intriguing but most have predictable outcomes. It’s time to find out, in the words of Three 6 Mafia, “Who Run It?” This is a Power 5, but I will likely extend it to 10. Check back soon…
COMUNITYmade x Pingree Strider | a Made in the US Luxury Utility Sneaker
Our new Mid-Top URB (urban utility boot) the Strider blends LA style with Detroit grit for a small batch boot that smells like a new car because it nearly was. Made collaboratively by COMUNITYmade and Pingree Detroit in our factories in Los Angeles and Detroit, utilizing locally sourced, sustainable materials, including surplus (upcycled) car seat…
As Bad as the Streaming for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson was, Netflix is the Solution for Track & Field
The subtitle should obviously be, if they fix the bugs in their livestream. We had to exit the livestream of the Tyson vs Paul event around 8 times. We switched to our phones for some parts of the event. The phone didn’t have any of the lag or buffering issues. Which creates the question of…
Nike G.T. Cut 3 DV2913-403 Royal Pulse/Sail-Lt Wild Mango
Buy Now: https://stockx.pvxt.net/QOdxKo From Nike: Designed to help you create space for stepback jumpers and backdoor cuts, its sticky multicourt traction helps you stop on a dime and shift gears at will. And when you’re making all those game-changing plays, the newly added, ultra-responsive ZoomX foam helps keep you fresh for four quarters.
Sneaker Law v2 | No Folie but Definitely the Deux You Need
Discover Sneaker Law, the ultimate guide to the sneaker business and law. Learn how to protect your designs, navigate patents and trademarks, and explore the world of sneaker manufacturing and marketing. Ideal for designers, entrepreneurs, and sneaker enthusiasts. Source: Sneaker Law v2 – The Greatest Sneaker Book of All-Time Four years ago, as the sneaker…
4 Burning Questions Before High School Season Begins (Contenders Or Not?) 2A-3A
We are less than a week away from the start of the high school basketball season. Can you feel it? Are you ready to eat the stale popcorn and the old chips they serve you with the cheese that taste like yellow lotion? Sorry, I had to get those in but in all seriousness,…
Lakai x Public Enemy Might be the Perfect Collection at the Right Time
The Shoes We Skate Source: Lakai x Public Enemy – Lakai Limited Footwear The skate brand Lakai has gone through a number of iterations due to ownership issues and some amazing people leaving the company, but in the skate world the brand is one of the few smaller options hanging on in a culture…
W Nike Soom Vomero Roam – Flax HQ2181-200
Buy Now: https://stockx.pvxt.net/qzn2jy From Nike: Designed for city conditions, this winterized version of the Vomero is made for wet weather. Durable materials and a rubber mudguard work together to help safeguard your shoes from dirt and puddles. Plus, a chunky midsole gives you a visible boost of comfort and style wherever you wander.
4 Burning Questions Before High School Begins | Will Talented Freshmen Make or Break Bartlett?
The last few years, it hasn’t been a question of if Bartlett was going to be good, it was, could they get out of Memphis and compete for a state title. Make no mistake, Bartlett is in the upper echelon of high school basketball now. How did they get there? Well, the answer isn’t complicated….
Maintaining Style Requires a Lift and a Chance to Discover | Clearweather
The only place to find select men’s and women’s Clearweather footwear at never-coming-back prices. Final sale, no returns. Limited stock available. Source: Last Chance, These Styles Aren’t Coming Back – Clearweather A 50% off sale from a smaller brand indicates one of two things, newness on the horizon or the struggle to move product….
Nike’s Product Mix is a Potpourri of Style as it No Longer Relies on 1 Silhouette
The autumn household cleaning is best topped off by pouring new potpourri in a basket to provide a scent of freshness as fall brings on the holiday season. Nike is focused on their own fall, but instead of waiting until spring for a bloom flower of resurgence, the Swoosh is adjusting and diversifying their marketing…
4 Burning Questions Before High School Begins | Is This Whitehaven’s Year?
Is This Whitehaven’s Year? This is Coach Willie Kemp’s second year at Whitehaven. “He’s supposed to win a championship and if not, he should be let go.” Sounds pretty crazy when you see it in print right? That’s because it is; but is it crazy to say that this is the most talented Whitehaven team…
The Elite Classic Recap | Notes and Standouts (Not a Ranking)
2029 Houston Middle pg Kolby Shaw is a smooth pg who plays with calmness and a quiet yet loud confidence. He’s easily one of the best point guards in the city. Shaw has a really good release on his shot, distributes to teammates, and doesn’t force the issue when it’s not there. Notes I didn’t…
The Elite Classic Recap | Colonial Showed Potential vs Houston
The Colonial vs Houston game on Friday night may have been the game of the entire 2-day event. It went to overtime before Houston won it 56-53. Kolby Shaw was good in that game, showing off his feel for scoring. He knocked the 3 down, showed touch on the floater, and handled the ball on…