Originally posted on Housakicks Nike did unleash the uptempo dragon with the countless iterations of the shoes they’ve come up with. A few days ago, I found out about the NYC uptempo which is part of the city inspired collection Nike has concocted. I think the whole idea is absurd but the brand was smart enough to make…
The first drop from this highly anticipated collaboration hits stores December 14. Source: Opposites Attract in Converse and JW Anderson’s Collaborative GLITTER_GUTTER Collection As much as I admire Nike’s adherence to its imagery and principles, the brand misses more than hits lately in marketing. The company that used to get it right on almost every…
Originally posted on Housakicks I got up early on Saturday braving the icy roads to pick up the Jordan 11 Win Like 96; I wasn’t going to pick them up until I got challenged on one of my Real vs Fake comparisons. The individual who constructively criticized my observations pointed out that the retail pairs also…
Niketown is relocating to another space five blocks away (photo Bloomberg News) Source: Price of success? Trump Organization loses another major tenant When a store closes it usually arrives at the end of a lease. This is the same as a tenant in a home. Breaking a lease is a simple action with resounding consequences…
Source: adidas Originals by Daniel Arsham | Chapter 2 of ‘Hourglass’ Film | ‘New York PRESENT’ Sneaker Release I’ve had a number of serious complaints and issues with adidas in regard to the repetitive nature of their footwear designs. I’ve written several articles including my recent analysis of the Prophere. I Really Want to Like…
Many footwear companies realize that giving your business over to social media is a balancing act. While access and connectedness is a driver of growth and engagement, it can also lead to some very difficult interactions with consumers who feel that they are owed and that the brand is there to cater solely to their…
ASICS CELEBRATES THE 20TH ITERATION OF THE GEL-NIMBUS™ If the geek in you doesn’t look up when you hear Nimbus, I’m afraid you’re not really that geeky. Either that or you didn’t read Harry Potter. Harry’s gift from his godfather (extra points if you can name Harry’s godfather) was this item used in Quidditch?…
Park Authority – the ability to enforce compliance upon a public area of land in a largely natural state. Source: K1X Boots shop – Park Authority I hate it when I spend too much time away from something because I simply forgot about it. In the case of k1x I have written an article on…
Source: ADIDAS ORIGINALS PROPHERE The Prophere reminds me of the Tim Duncan Commander and the Chauncey Billups Speedcut in the placement of the chunky stripes and the bulky outsole. When I look at the shoe it reminds me of other classic adidas Basketball shoes in the Bromium series where the outsole had lines that were…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box. The Air Jordan 4 Retro The iconic Air Jordan 4 burst onto the scene in 1989 with the perfect mix of on-court performance and off-court style. Now, the Retro version of the classic shoe is a streetwear staple that remains popular decades after it originally dropped. The…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box is the Penny IV celebrating Penny’s time on Orlando. Reunite with a classic that’s been remastered and polished. Penny One-Cent logo badges throughout pay tribute to the legend. One-piece bootie has nubuck leather overlays for a premium feel. Visible Max Air unit in the heel provides lightweight…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box is the Penny IV celebrating Penny’s time on Orlando. Reunite with a classic that’s been remastered and polished. Penny One-Cent logo badges throughout pay tribute to the legend. One-piece bootie has nubuck leather overlays for a premium feel. Visible Max Air unit in the heel provides lightweight…
Under Armour has announced adjustments to its Digital division. Paul Fipps, Chief Technology Officer said, “As part of the restructuring we initiated this summer that integrates technology across our core business—connected fitness digital product, digital engineering and digital media— will now all report directly to me. This integration significantly enhances our ability to engage consumers…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box pair of the UltraBOOST 3.0. A restock on the UltraBOOST 3.0 grey featuring Primeknit and a white BOOST midsole with the Continental Tire outsole. This is a limited restock in sizes 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10.5
Ever since opening its doors in 1994, Supreme has become a global phenomenon with stores in Europe, the United States, and Japan. Source: The Supreme Family Tree | Highsnobiety I’m sure daily visitors to Highsnobiety already browsed through the comprehensive post. The Supreme family tree runs deep and the layers overlap and extend to brands…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Nike Air Foamposite sneakers will always resonate with the DC area; nine years ago the Foamposites were still one of the hottest commodities on the market. 2007-2009 were probably the best years of the Foamposite sneakers; we witnessed the arrival of the Eggplants, the Cactus, the Coppers, the Pewters, the Electro Lime and…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box pair of the classic Superstar 80s Shelltoe Adidas updated and designed to celebrate Eddie Huang’s restaurants. The shoe is made with an inner sockliner bootie and the premium nubuck suede is waterproof and is highlighted with pops of neon pink with an embroidered Huang’s World on the…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box pair of the classic Superstar 80s Shelltoe Adidas leather with die cut star perforations, three stripes and Adidas Trefoil tongue logo that was created for the Complex online show hosted by Russ and DJ Clark Kent, Quickstrike. The shoe features gold stripes on the medial side of…
For our Holiday Saucony Select release, we looked for inspiration in one of our favorite places, the kitchen. Winter in the Northeast calls for comfort food, and we’ve cooked something up that is sure to turn you from cold and hangry to warm and soleful. Source: Saucony Originals – Select If there was a vote…
inov-8 is launching a revolutionary world-first in the sports footwear market following a unique collaboration with scientific experts. Source: https://www.inov-8.com/us/graphene-press-release I can’t claim to be a scientist and while I think I’m pretty smart I did the same thing that you just did… I Googled Graphene. Once I did I was caught between the…
I was reading a post and a series of tweets from a prominent sneaker analyst (Matt Powell of NPD Group) who stated that the sneaker industry is suffering from too much information about releases being available. The analyst also stated that the scarcity model is the reason why sneaker retail was once so dominant. The…
Originally posted on Housakicks Nike’s Edit To Amplify strategy is written all over their 2018 release calendar. We already know the Black Cement Air Jordan 3 is making a return next year. I had already shared a post in the Summer alluding to the imminent revisitation of the Air Jordan 11 Concord. Jordan Brand confirmed that the Concord…
