The men’s Adrenaline GTS 18 support running shoe provides the perfect balance of soft cushion and support. Free shipping and returns at brooksrunning.com. Source: Brooks Running The NYC Marathon is fast approaching and although New Balance is the sponsor, Brooks just made a shoe that may not be a crossover hit for lifestyle, but is…
A lightweight upper meets soft cushioning technology for superior comfort that elevates your everyday look with modern sport style. Source: Fresh Foam Cruz This is less a post about the Cruz from New Balance and more about a design element that has become the foundation of growth for adidas and other footwear companies. When the…
Originally posted on Housakicks This post stems from a conversation I had earlier this morning with my good friend Tango; I was a bit disturbed by the lack of common sense a few analysts displayed in the last couple of weeks as it pertains to Nike’s recent moves. The latest was the 40% flash sale which…
Source: Survey Says Teens Prefer Food over Clothing, Nike is Losing Its Heat and Streetwear is on the Rise First, I took statistics courses, so don’t start this with the arguing point that this is a sample size. I know that, but in statistics for your survey to actually carry real weight this is what…
Source: Adidas exec Mark King discusses major expansion, brand growth, scandal (photo Jeff Manning | The Oregonian/OregonLive) The Oregonian has an abbreviated transcript of their discussion with Mark King. At this moment adidas has 9% of the market. King states that the brand should have 15%. He makes the statement that BOOST has propelled…
The #Curry4 “More Rings” Championship Pack drops Tuesday at 10AM EST. I hate the “What are those?” pointing and laughing that happens with stupid sneakerheads. When UA dropped the Curry Lows that were labeled “Dad” shoes, and joked on by Jimmy Kimmel and the entire internet, honestly it didn’t make any damn sense. What did…
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 This post is falling into the Dope S–t I Like Category because it is a new shoe company. If you browse through this category you will…
Originally posted on Housakicks I shared a post yesterday elaborating a bit more about the Nike DTC ( Direct To Consumer) campaign, and if you are paying attention like my buddy Chris from ARCH says, you’ll notice that everything Nike is doing as of late is geared toward the DTC. The Air Jordan 11 “Win Like 82”…
Originally posted on Housakicks I was on my way to pick up a few sneakers I oversold on my website earlier this morning and decided to do a bit of a scavenger hunt; what intrigued me the most about the hunt were my findings at the Clarksburg Adidas outlet store in Montgomery County, Maryland. As I…
ASICS reveals innovative microwave technology that customizes footwear soles in a matter of seconds. Nike recently created a personalization option for footwear that could be accomplished in 90 minutes in store. Nike ID While You Wait? Yep in 90 Minutes ASICS is taking this concept in a even more detailed manner. The team at Tayin…
On October 7th, 2017 Kith closed it’s doors to the beloved 644 Broadway location – home for over 5 years. A closed door always opens up to new beginnings, as we say farewell to our first home we Source: A Look Inside Our New Flagship Store in SoHo A year ago I took a moment…
Blast into this season’s Modern Collection with the Shadow 6000 “Space”. Taking inspiration from our long history, we’ve captured the 1960’s space race aesthetic in two distinct colorways. The color blocked Shadow 6000 utilizes the space aged tyvek material fused with rubberized synthetic to create an out of this world upper combination. Accents include a…
Source: Reflective Pack | ASICS Tiger United States ASICS continues to redevelop their classic catalog into lifestyle kicks that actually perform. In the Lyte V the classic Gel Cushioning sits beneath a reflective, lightweight upper with a sock like construction to create a modernized retro style with classic elements like the cement outsole. Utilizing…
Source: HOME – Pac Pro Football Remember the name Don Yee. Not because he happens to be the agent of the greatest quarterback in NFL history (Tom Brady), but because at this moment when the NCAA and College Basketball is reeling due to the adidas paying college basketball players scandal his Pac Pro League…
Find Flash Sale at Nike.com. Enjoy free shipping and returns with NikePlus. Alright I need you to ignore the picture that looks like I’m about to bust the dopest freestyle you’ve heard at the BET Cypher on this link: Why Are Retailers Like Finishline And Mom and Pop Shops Going Out Of Business: The Nike…
Subset DublinArtists. Creators. Visionaries.Subset Dublin is too corporate for the artists, too artistic for the corporates. So they decided to say screw it and just do their own thing; and it’s a good thing they did, because it’s pure brilliance. A multidisciplinary artist collective Source: Subset Dublin Saucony has long had an active blog that…
Source: Puma US In a market where every brand has developed a sneaker boot, or winterized version of a running shoe, it’s hard to standout. I’ve dropped several articles here on the site about the best winter sneaker from each brand. I overlooked Puma. The Kori captures elements of the BOG (Blaze of Glory) and…
I have a particular attachment to Patrick Ewing. I was a Knicks fan and I wanted to be like Patrick Ewing, but I stopped growing at 6-2. When I realized I wasn’t going to be a 7 foot center, I decided to wear number 33. (I have pictures, but nahhhhh). When the Knicks decided that…
Under Armour has had a difficult year so I won’t discuss this at all. It’s known. I’ve killed the brand because I’ve seen a lack of interest in creating narratives around the only division in footwear the brand can actually recapture their growth, basketball. In the last month UA has awakened and found a groove….
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 @ 8:30AM Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) plans to release the results of its third quarter (ended September 30, 2017) on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 6:55 a.m. ET Analysts and investors are invited to participate in a conference call beginning at 8:30am ET. Those interested may participate in the call…
Source: ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates The last time we heard from ASICS and Anrealage was when they were dropping an augmented reality Monte at Paris Fashion Week. Onitsuka Tiger × ANREALAGE Features Augmented Reality Tech The brand is back this time with a fall ready collection built…
Red and blue cleats come with matching mid-calf crew socks. Silver cleat comes with a full-length on-field sock. Source: New Balance x Stance Turf 4040v4 I think this post has what I call a bit of OG status. When I was a kid we would rock turfs. Why? We all wanted to play football and…
