Source: NBExclusive The 365 is the first launch from the new Exclusives line from New Balance. The lineup features an introduction to new styles in the lifestyle lineup from New Balance. The 247 stormed onto the scene this year and became an alternative to lightweight knit trainer styles and continues to be a surprise…
Originally posted on Housakicks Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Chambrone’s striking customs have been featured on nearly every sneaker forum/site worldwide, and rightfully so because he has mastered his craft. His latest project, the eBay X Air Jordan 1 is a testament of his attention to details. If you are a customizer and you want to improve…
Source: PUMA Press Centre : THE INDOMITABLE LIONS LINK UP WITH PRINCE OF AFROTRAP FOR SHIRT REVEAL Although Nigeria stomped Cameroon in World Cup Qualifying, Puma is taking the time to celebrate a relationship that is 20 years old. Puma has been sponsoring the Cameroon football federation for two decades and to celebrate the collaboration…
ASICS Soho opened on November 2nd Source: ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates ASICS has been one of my favorite brands on the marketing front. It’s not that they’ve created adidas level ads, they’ve taken a deep dive into content creation and the brand in its many flavors has…
Shop Under Armour for Men’s UAS Forge 1 Mid in our Men’s Lifestyle Shoes department. Free shipping is available in US. Source: Men’s UAS Forge 1 Mid | Under Armour US I know that AHN (ARCH x Housakicks Network) doesn’t garner the type of contact from PR people at various footwear companies, but one look…
Here’s the brief on the two new brands being promoted by the e-tailer. Source: Amazon Quietly Rolls Out Activewear In the article link above Cooper Smith of L2 delivers the scoop on Amazon finally rolling out their private label sportswear. If you’ve been following along with the discussions here on ARCH you might remember when…
Originally posted on Housakicks I wrote a post this past summer asserting that sneaker consignment stores had found themselves in a very precarious place, see link below. And this is just a continuation of what I said in the month of June. People don’t realize that big corporations and brands actually hire psychologists to work for…
Originally posted on Housakicks On my way to pick up a couple of orders today, I decided to swing by my local outlet. Most brands use the holiday season to unload their excess inventory; my first stop was the Nike Factory store which was very disappointing, there was nothing in there worth mentioning. I also went…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Warriors started their season a little slow; they lost three games out of ten. Some attribute it to boredom which is partly true, but let’s not forget every arena they step into, they are the bull’s eye hence need to come prepared and ready for battle. The Curry 4 is definitely…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Spotlights Powerful Women Who Change the Rules of Sport with Confidence and Creativity in New Running Campaign There is a running thread on this site that speaks to how competent adidas has been in marketing in the last two years. The rise in sales for the brand has been…
ASICSTIGER™ X PATTAThe ASICSTIGER™ X Patta GEL-MAI™ knit model has been outfitted with materials for daily wear, consisting of a dark brown premium nubuck overlay, set against a comfortable knitted upper in a rose cloud color. The sock-like upper features Patta’s script logo interwoven throughout, and 3M® reflective accents on the webbing. Source: GEL-Mai |…
Lace up a piece of UK craftsmanship with the New Balance 1500. Source: Made in UK 1500 – Men’s 1500 – Classic, – New Balance I have to remember sometimes to tell you the shoes I think are worth collecting. As much time as I spend dropping Insider Ties and Business Talk, it’s just as…
Crafted in the traditional Japanese technique of suminagashi, this Gel-Lyte® V pair features a brilliant marbled pattern on a leather and synthetic fiber upper. The skilled craftsman floats ink onto the water’s surface then hand dips the textile piece by piece to achieve a unique look that’s impossible to replicate. Source: GEL-Lyte V What appears…
Originally posted on Housakicks Yesterday I shared a post about the very first openly fake Yeezy store in China; I’m amazed that this store hasn’t been shut down but during one of my conversations with Chris from ARCH, he said, It isn’t easy to shut down these bootleg stores in China without a lengthy lawsuit, their laws…
Originally posted on Housakicks Kyrie Irving aka “uncle drew” is definitely in his element with the Boston Celtics . Their season started with a devastating injury to forward Gordon Hayward. Everyone thought the Celtics were doomed but I don’t think people understand the resiliency of that team. Kyrie wanted a team of his own and he…
Dave White is a contemporary British Artist who dedicates his work to celebrating popular culture and interpreting emotive issues. Source: Dave White | Artist Most sneakerheads know of Dave White as the man behind one of the most successful redesigns of an Air Jordan 1. The Wings version created by the artist remains a grail…
Source: FDRA | Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Everyday there is a different newspaper outlet sharing the words of analysts who seem to be more intent on beefing on Twitter than actually sharing really in depth analysis of the footwear industry. It’s my job to provide more information about sites that do a more…
Source: News Any time there is a “new” footwear brand to discuss it excites me. I don’t need to preface why I’m uniquely qualified to discuss why Q4’s rise is important, but I will. In 2004 I launched Sho-Shot Athletics under license with a group in Vancouver. At the time And1 was one of the…
Source: CLAE If the picture above isn’t enough to remind you that CLAE is still dropping beautifully crafted footwear, then stop reading and go check out one of my Nike articles. The brand dropped its Autumn collection last month and I overlooked it. I shouldn’t have and neither should you. This might be the cleanest,…
Learn what first motivated the actor and the three ways you can work out just like him. Source: Michael B. Jordan Shares His Training Tips and How to Not be a Quitter During Investor’s Day Heidi O’Neill explained the importance of being connected with the Nike Training App. In this discussion she explained how using…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals Forum Campaign I remember in the late 80s people got addicted to Nike Dunks. My entire sneaker world rotated around adidas. I can pull pictures showing me drawing or posing and in every picture I was rocking either the Forum, Top 10 or some adidas drop while everybody…
Source: Under Armour Reports Third Quarter Results (NYSE:UAA) The long road back to growth is beginning for Under Armour. During the conference call the team mentioned a number of things that haven’t been heard at any report in the history of the brand, they failed. The quote below from WSJ’s Sara Germano @germanotes “Under Armour’s -5% 3Q…
