There are a few things that I have to get out of the way when speaking with employees at sneaker retail. Nike/Jordan Brand runs the world and Yeezy is second You are not going to get a store full of Air Jordan 11s or Yeezy You will not get a customer excited to speak with…
In September, Jordan Brand introduced UNITE, a new film series about the unifying power of basketball. Today, the third film debuts, starring Russell Westbrook, his… Source: WHY NOT? UNITE. air.jordan.com This post is less about the latest video in the Unite series, an ongoing video campaign combined with written blogs via the air.jordan.com site creating…
Source: CliveNBAParody on YouTube I’ve been making a lot of statements about the problems with the NBA and the decline in viewership. I’ve stated that the reason for viewership being down is due to a number of factors, but that’s not what this post is about. This post is about Ja Morant and how I…
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Source: adidas reimagines sport with the launch of its all-new women’s collection Everyone in retail at the premium end has seen the dramatic slowdown in the sale of adidas footwear and gear. When adidas saw its biggest growth from 2014-17 it happened with a combination of exciting product and incredible marketing campaigns. I monitor the…
In Episode 156 I introduced you to sneaker photography my then 11 year old daughter shot. I created the canvases as I prepared to move out of my home office into the new ARCH business office. This video was made on Veteran’s Day as was working on laying out the new office. I’ve finished the…
The marketplace launches zero selling fees for its North America seller community on any sneakers sold at $100 or more. Source: eBay Eliminates Sneaker Seller Fees for the First Time and Unveils New December Drop Series My immediate response is this is a dangerous game of attrition and eBay has chosen to use band aids…
The second-year player caps a year full of exciting new talent joining the Jordan Brand. Source: Jordan Brand Luka Dončić Luka has been rocking a variety of kicks this season and ESPN has been covering his sneaker free agency in detail. It makes sense as Luka is another player in a long line of great…
Retro B-ball style with modern-day attitude. These men’s Question Mid Shoes were originally designed for Allen “The Answer” Iverson. The upper is made of soft hairy suede for a textured, standout look. Signature hexagonal cushioning provides all-day comfort. Embroidered logos keep the style legit. Source: Reebok Question Mid Men’s Basketball Shoes – Grey | Reebok…
Newest Curry 7 Colorway Commemorates Traditions in Celebration of Chinese New Year Source: Introducing the Curry 7 Chinese New Year Colorway The Curry 7 Chinese New Year colorway features a gray on gray upper comprised of several layered materials. An original floral pattern—inspired by Chinese shui-mo ink and wash painting—elevates the shoe’s back panel and a…
A duo of Concepts x KYRIE 6 designs, the Khepri and Golden Mummy, celebrate rejuvenation and play off a creator’s mindset. Source: Concepts x Kyrie 6 Khepri and Golden Mummy For the kids-exclusive Concepts x KYRIE 6 Golden Mummy, the cycle of history manifests in a colorway that simultaneously pays homage to Concepts’ founding in…
Enter for a chance to win a pair of artisanal-designed Clyde Hardwood Basketball Shoes by Corey Sierato. Source: Clyde Hardwood Sweepstakes | PUMA.com Former tattoo artist Sierato has created a customer sneaker for the Puma NBA roster to wear on Christmas day. You can possibly win a pair by using the link above to sign…
Source: HOVR Phantom RN FW19 The HOVR Phantom RN delivers on both performance and style. The vibrant and reflective shoe will pop on your group runs, and provide much needed reflectivity for running in the winter months. Product DNA: 24 MM Heel / 16 MM Forefoot (8 MM offset) Men’s Weight (Size 9): 10.4 oz…
The “Hundred large” OMN1S is the final colorway to release this year, 2019. Available December 26th at 10:00am ET online in the US, Canada, Europe, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austr Source: The OMN1S Money Stacks Drops December 26th [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=%28New+Balance+OMN1S%2C+Kawhi%29&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=NBOmn1s&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
Haven Mid Lace Waterproof Source: Haven Mid Lace Waterproof I spend most of my time on this site introducing discussions without solutions. This is because in most instances I may be looking to work with a particular brand or retail outlet. In consulting to acquire customers the goal is to grab attention early, keep the…
Revenues for NIKE, Inc. increased 10 percent to $10.3 billion, up 13 percent on a currencyneutral basis. Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $9.8 billion, up 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis driven by growth across wholesale and NIKE Direct; key categories including Sportswear, the Jordan Brand and Running, and continued growth across footwear and…
The bigger issue is a really touchy word choice for this post. Often the bigger issue is a discussion on race or societal issues. I’m not saying that the bigger issue here is something that will repair sexism or racism. The bigger issue here is not that serious. The bigger issue is and remains sneaker…
Shop Q4Sports.com for the ultimate blend of technology, style & performance sports gear. Upgrade your game with the new Q4 Sports basketball shoe. Source: Q4 Sports Performance Basketball Shoes On several occasions I’ve talked about the problem with performance basketball sales. I took a picture of a wall inside of a Finish Line yesterday and…
Under Armour’s Anatomix Spawn 2 is Fast, Flexible and Supportive Source: UA Anatomix Spawn 2 Curry wore the original Spawn so the shoe has a legit history in the NBA. The return of the shoe in its second version arrived without fanfare or celebration. It was a simple, straightforward delivery with Dennis Smith Jr. as…
It’s rare when the CEO of the acquired company takes over as the CEO of the company that did the acquisition. In a traditional acquisition a company is either performing poorly and is on the verge of collapsing or the company is in an upward trajection and capable of disrupting competitors. City Gear was performing…
Reebok Heart over Hype Question Mid Source: Josh Richardson Is Getting To Know Philly Through Its Residents Last week I made it a point to actively work to shine a light on smaller brands leading up to the release of the Air Jordan 11 Bred 2019. My status as a small sneaker media company only…
Run-DMC by Lawrence Watson via adidas Source: Superstar: Pushing Culture Forward for Fifty Years It’s important to lead this story with a collage of Run DMC. It’s also important to note that adidas was the shoe tied most prominently into Hip-Hop. At least that’s from my perspective (I know Puma was there, but let’s leave…
