Matt Powell is the sage of the sneaker industry. The amount of data the NPD Group accumulates is the primary source of information for news reporters around the world when it comes to footwear sales in the U.S. Over the years Powell has utilized his platform to disseminate information on the rankings and growth of…
Ewing Athletics originated in the 90s after Patrick Ewing left adidas and established his own company. The big man had one of the dopest basketball releases from the three stripes at a time when adidas was Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop was adidas. Leaving the three stripes was not a risk like it would be considered today….
Every sneakerblog and major news outlet is either tweeting or retweeting the information shared by Sportswear analyst Matt Powell. Today the NPD Group released data that stated, “Adidas has overtaken Jordan as the #2 brand in U.S. sport footwear. This is an achievement I never thought I would see in my lifetime.” – Matt Powell…
Sneakers, apparel, shoes, boots, Ronnie Fieg, ASICS, Nike, Mercer Pant, Bleecker, Gel Lyte, adidas, Just Us, Filling Pieces, New Balance, Jordan, Kithstrike Source: Kith I know the New York Fashion Week is over and in today’s era of speed we are on to the next thing… but take about 2 minutes and just listen to…
This new high-end super material has the power to help athletes perform their best while greatly reducing Nike’s water use and carbon footprint. Source: What is Nike Flyleather? The recent growth by adidas has been a combination of great products and impressive marketing combined with some very smart collaborative efforts. adidas has also benefited from…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’m really enjoying Nike’s NBA takeover so far; in the space of two days Nike has already unleashed a fury of exciting news. First it was the Nike NBA Connected Jerseys and now the NBA Statement Edition Uniforms. The brand is definitely a marketing genius and must be given a lot of props for…
Source: Under Armour Just Signed A$AP Rocky It seems that Rihanna, Yeezy and Pharrell are driving brands towards music influencers. Actually, let me be honest. This started with Converse and punk music. The Chuck Taylor is synonymous with Rock and Roll. The shoe has stood the test of time and remains one of the most…
Get closer to the game than ever before. Tap your phone to the Nike NBA Connected Jersey and unlock highlights, early access to exclusive gear, and more. Source: Jerseys Earlier this year I stated that adidas had failed the WNBA and the NBA with the work they didn’t do while having both leagues. It was…
Shop Under Armour for Men’s UA Highlight Delta 2 Running Shoes in our Men’s Running Shoes department. Free shipping is available in US. Source: Men’s UA Highlight Delta 2 Running Shoes While this is obviously not a shoe that will capture the hearts of sneakerheads, it is a shoe that the footwear market can be…
Source: adidas Introduces the Ultraboost All Terrain Family for All Weather Conditions The one thing about being a reseller and operating this website is that my purchasing habits are based on what is going to move quickly. While most of my time is dedicated to researching and analyzing to write for the site (hey closing…
Source: Exclusive: A first look inside Under Armour’s (NYSE: UAA) new Portland office – Portland Business Journal Matt Kish and Clare Duffy give us the first look inside of Under Armour’s PDX office. This is on the same day that Kevin Plank has also garnered an investment from Goldman Sachs for his Baltimore Port Covington…
Originally posted on Housakicks I had no idea who Ariana Grande was till this morning. That tells a lot about my age and how out of touch I am with the current state of the entertainment/music industry. What I was interested in the most was finding out what led Reebok to sign another non- athlete? The brand already…
Source: Mike WiLL Made-It, YG & NFL Star Von Miller Partner with adidas Athletics to Create Ultimate Pre-Game Anthem A few months ago I wrote about the ZNE Pulse Collection from adidas which features patterns on the apparel that derives from the actual heartbeat of adidas athletes. I thought it was a unique collection with…
The new footwear brand designing classically inspired sneakers for men and women using luxury high quality materials. Offering free exchanges and returns. Source: 8 Reasons Why Your Next Shoes Should Be Greats I originally dropped a post on Greats back in 2015. Like most sneaker sites I haven’t checked in on the brand since then….
I’ve been asking for more video content from Under Armour. Like the recent Infiniti video featuring Steph Curry, Under Armour allows Champs to do the heavy lifting to profile UA. My immediate question is who paid for this promo? The video is not cross platform. It does not appear on UA’s website, but it…
Source: Experience If you’re in Portlan next week I envy you. The first ever Sneaker Week PDX 9/17-9/24 features seminars with Pensole and for the designer in you Wacom (if you have to Google Wacom, you don’t belong on this site… okay you do, but if you’re a designer – not the Panda dude –…
Originally posted on Housakicks I don’t know which one is worse, Meek Mill rocking a pair of Nike Uptempo while a poster boy for Puma or V. Abloh with the Yeezy Wave Runner. For the past month and half , the sneaker community has been talking about Abloh’s Nike Off-white collection, and what does he do? His…
Originally posted on Housakicks Most revolutions were birthed with humble beginnings and a genuine heart; after the revolution comes the era of prosperity. And it’s usually in the time of prosperity that trouble begins and soon after, everything collapses. The sneaker reselling industry was once ruled by only a few renown shops; at the time flightclub was the…
Originally posted on Housakicks Even Burger King gets it, quite an interesting way to start a sentence right. Some of you are probably thinking: What in the world is he talking about referring to Burger King? So let me elaborate on it. Yesterday, while checking my Facebook feed I came across former And1 legend Grayson Boucher aka the Professor‘s video, and…
Stephens, 24 and ranked 83rd, won her first Grand Slam championship with a 6-3, 6-0 victory against Keys, her American contemporary. Peter Foley/European Pressphoto Agency Source: Sloane Stephens Beats Madison Keys to Claim U.S. Open Title After every sporting event, however niche it may seem, I find myself writing the same post about the speed of…
When Supreme started making clothes in 1994, its ethos was crystal clear. It was a downtown skate brand for downtown skaters. Source: Why Supreme Isn’t Cool Anymore, Not That Anyone Cares – StyleZeitgeist I’m sure I’ve reported my head basketball coach stories a million times on this site (hyperbole? yes… go with it). In those…
The Monte Creace is inspired by the 1950’s Monte Pokhara mountaineering shoes. Built with an updated lacing style that can be customized by looping across the sides of the upper. This modern casual silhouette features a mono sock liner to deliver a winning combination of fashion and function. Source: Monte Creace | Golden Amber/Golden Amber…
