I was invited to be on a panel at the AAFF and my initial inclination was to turn it down. The first thought was, “I’m killing it right now and selling more sneakers than I’ve sold in the last few years. Taking off a few days requires that I take off a few more days…
Debuting in the Nike Joyride Flyknit Run, Nike’s latest cushioning innovation brings new thinking to impact protection. Source: Nike Joyride Cushioning Innovation and Nike Joyride Flyknit Run Official Images In 2017 when Nike was delivering it’s manifesto for the future at their Investor’s Day they discussed Nike Air and Nike React as well as ZoomX…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In the final video in our tour of the algae harvesting company Algix and Bloom Foam, Patrick and Ryan complete our tour of the Wet Lab. This has been one of the most enlightening trips I’ve done. I hope that both sneakerheads and ‘everyday’ consumers become more aware of the options in footwear…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In the final two episodes in the Algix & Bloom Foam visit, CTO/Co-Founder Ryan W. Hunt takes the time to show us around the Wet Lab which is operated by Patrick Carter. I take the time at the end of the video to talk to sneakerheads and sneaker culture about going to…
#cleanwater #bloomfoam https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In this episode we get to see more of the machinery on the factory floor before entering one of the two labs where Algix actually creates a smaller version of the Bloom Foam process.
Source: Lady Vans Source: Sloane Stephens in Aqua Catering to one demographic in two unique ways, which one works? Is a comparison unnecessary when the goal is to capture the diversity of a particular segment? Women have long been overlooked by brands, but in the last two years there have been more activations for…
The fact that in NYC public transportation facilities offer art display space seems like an acknowledgement that the bombers in Wild Style have earned the respect of the city. At least that’s how I see it. Sneaker Culture I feel is the left out aspect of Hip-Hop. Voices like that of Sean Williams are…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In Part 5 CTO Ryan W. Hunt leads us to the next location on the factory floor; a jet mill that operates with winds up to mach 2. The mill smashes algae particles together to create different particle sizes for different uses of algae.
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com Algix & Bloom Foam have 10 of these huge algae harvesting machines. The machines are mobile and can be taken to any body of water and used to filter and create clean water. CTO Ryan W. Hunt takes his time to explain the process the machine uses and shows us some of…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In Part 3, Ryan W. Hunt (CTO/Co-Founder of Algix and Bloom) explains the stages of how Algix harvests the algae and move it from it’s wet form, to a dried product and then into milled powder before it’s joined with a polymer to create Bloom Foam. Video length: 2 minutes and 10…
Sam Handy, VP Design, adidas Running, said, “Boost is our great running midsole technology, providing the best in comfort and energy return in all conditions. We continue to evolve the material to create different cushioning experiences for different runners. For Ultraboost 19, we added 20% more Boost to a completely streamlined upper construction and Torsion design, giving runners more energy return in every…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In this episode of The Sustainability Report Ryan and I talk about the cheapest product by Bloom Foam for brands to implement into their supply chain, Bloom Foam’s Cushioned Strobel. I give Nike the business because they don’t have a product on the Algix & Bloom wall and I also present an idea…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In Part 1 of our tour to the Algix facility in Meridian Mississippi Ryan Hunt explains how Algix takes harmful algae blooms and returns clean water to areas that have experienced HABs. This is really important as 21 beaches in Mississippi are currently closed due to HABs. The amazing thing is that…
The three packs, each working with the Chuck 70, launch July 20 in limited quantities. Source: Converse, Joshua Vides and Chinatown Market ComplexCon Chuck 70 Official Images That title is confusing I’m sure, but so is the fact that at least once a year, sometimes twice or three times a year, I get confused because…
Algix co-founder Ryan Hunt told Newscenter 11 about technology that extracts algae from waterways. Source: Local company removes algae from water to make bioplastics Above is a link to WTOK television who was leaving the Algix & Bloom Foam facility when my family was arriving for our tour of the plant. In the story that…
Shop Under Armour for Men’s UA Storm Cyclone Pants in our Men’s Pants department. All men’s pants are eligible for FREE SHIPPING in the USA. Source: Men’s UA Storm Cyclone Pants | Under Armour US I’m using the picture at the lead to establish one thing, Under Armour is white asf. Yep, I said it…
BALTIMORE, July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) plans to release the results of its second quarter (ended June 30, 2019) on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 6:55 a.m. ET. Following the news release, Under Armour management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to review results. This call will be webcast live at https://about.underarmour.com/investor-relations/financials and will be archived and available for…
PRODUCT STORY When it comes to style, designer Mike Cherman creates his own rules. His bootleg aesthetic brand, Chinatown Market, is no different. Inspired by the grit and style of New York’s famous Canal Street, Chinatown Market stands out with daring attitude, fun graphics, and cheeky prints. Influenced by retro basketball, the first iteration of…
Snap36 specializes in high volume, cost efficient 3D and 360 degree product photography, providing spin photography services & solutions for ecommerce sites. Source: Snap36: 360 Degree Product Photography & 3D Spin Photography Services One of the most exciting things in the sneaker industry this year has been the acquisition of technology companies by both brands…
After releasing the War Report Rogue with ‘90s rap duo Capone-N-Noreaga, Ewing Athletics is once again answering the demands of our vocal fans. The brand has reintroduced two of its flagship shoes, both OG Ewing 33 HIs, as a push back against all those who said big men like Patrick Ewing couldn’t sell shoes. Gone…
After a historic summer season, Nike is doing more to improve the well-being of communities through play. Source: Nike Sport Changes Everything 2019 There are two things taking place in this post: A reintroduction to Nike’s Key Cities strategy An introduction to Nike’s Sport Changes Everything strategy While the two topics appear to be completely…
Source: UNISEX ADIDAS SNEAKER WHITE After writing the post on Returns and Sneaker Retail: Return Policies Fracture the Business Strategy of Sneaker Retail Information below: FootFact technology has been added as a PlugIn in the online shop of the global corporation Deutsche TelekomFootFact helps in contributing to reduce the CO2 burden on our planet because…
