Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas has definitely mastered the art of connecting with the current breed of collectors. There is nothing new under the sun, somehow many of the mainstream media websites think they understand something guys who actually live and breathe the sneaker game don’t understand. Jordan Retros have always sat on shelves; as a matter of…
Support charities providing relief in the wake of Hurricane Harvey with PayPal. Donations are made to PayPal Giving Fund, a 501(c)3 charity. PayPal covers all fees. Source: Donate to Hurricane Harvey Relief It’s difficult to know where your donation is going, but with PayPal I know that the funds that are being donated are protected…
In the past month, Grabit has begun providing facilities that make Nikes with a handful of upper-assembling machines that can work at 20 times the pace of human workers. Source: These Robots Are Using Static Electricity to Make Nike Sneakers Nick Engvall of StockX shared an article on Linkedin today discussing Grabit, a technology company…
I continue to prove my point in discussing marketing as it relates to influencers. When I wrote an article about Saucony recently in regard to their Saucony Originators Only campaign where 10 prominent social media personalities were given a chance to design a limited release pair of kicks by Saucony, I said that it makes…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas and Pharrell Williams Announce ‘Don’t Be Quiet Please’ Campaign This article is not meant to show and promote the gear. It is a continuation of my analysis of why adidas is moving to the forefront of the sneaker market. In the last two years every marketing move adidas has…
New Balance Singapore has introduced 3D foot-scanning technology in the latest of its eight brand stores. Source: New Balance Singapore goes high tech – Inside Retail Singapore New Balance was the first brand to begin dabbling in 3D footwear and they are the first to actually launch 3D foot scanning in a retail location. In…
Source: Amid weak results and sliding stock, Finish Line adopts anti-takeover plan | 2017-08-28 | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com Earlier this year I wrote an article analyzing Finish Line as it related to the success of Foot Locker. As everyone watching sneaker retail knows right now Foot Locker’s success has also taken a dramatic…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas has definitely mastered the art of connecting with the current breed of consumers with its myriad of very compelling campaigns. The latest one, the “Don’t Be Quiet Please” in conjunction with Pharrell Williams exemplifies what the brand is all about- what Adidas is basically conveying to the public is, We aren’t just trying…
Originally posted on Housakicks You’d think by now Jordan Brand will totally do away with releasing senseless sneakers. Nike CEO Mark Parker said in an interview, The last thing we want, is to be a big dumb company that feels we can put a swoosh on something and people will buy that.” But it seems as if the…
Sneaker retailers are facing a perfect storm. (pic via BI from Bennett Raglin/AP) Source: Amazon is about to claim a new victim in the retail apocalypse – Business Insider The source article fails to cover a few points I recently made in my analysis of the Foot Locker stock plunge: Foot Locker’s Stock Plunge, How…
Mayweather wore down McGregor, a mixed-martial arts star making his debut as a professional boxer, in the early rounds to set up a punishing end. (pic Steve Marcus Reuters) Source: Mayweather, a Defensive Mastermind, Beats McGregor With His Fists The New York Times gives a description of the sweet science utilized in Mayweather beating McGregor….
The Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, will hold its inaugural open player tryouts for the upcoming 2017-18 season on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2-5 p.m. at Hyde Gym on the Memphis University School campus (6191 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38119) and Sunday, Sept. 24 during the same time frame…
Originally posted on Housakicks I don’t have any background story on the DJ Khaled Air Jordan 3 Grateful, and frankly I didn’t try to find out what motivated JB to do a project with him. As you can see I’m not very fond of the guy but I do respect his accomplishments. His upcoming Jordan 3 Grateful…
Source: adidas and Concepts Create a Sneakerhead Storm with new store in Boston I’m not going to mince words, I’ve been pushing hard to land a corporate job in the sneaker world. I’ve applied for a number of positions and I was building my platform on the fact that the big brands didn’t understand what…
Sync. teams up with Brandalism and Medicom to bring forth the Flower Bomber – inspired by (pics via Kith) Source: Sync. x Brandalism Flower Bomber I haven’t done a Dope S–t I Like in a while. I’ve been placing a lot of music and art on the CBP site. Click to visit the site. (I…
One of my favorite brands this year has been ASICS. The sound mind in a sound body company has taken serious effort in navigating a shifting landscape in fashion and performance. They’ve confidently launched a Knit Trainer and doubled down on their more serious performance footwear. The entire time they’ve also made an effort…
In this seventh issue of ASICS Tiger Voice, we have Ms. Sarah Andelman, the creative director of Colette, one of the most famous select shops in Paris. Source: Sarah Andelman | ASICS Tiger United States In my daily browsing it’s always nice when a brand understands the importance of generating narratives and turning those stories…
pics via Cole Haan. Source: Men’s 2.ZEROGRAND Stitchlite x Staple Pigeon Shoes | Cole Haan My sneakerhead days are starting to get behind me. I gave my retro collection to my son (big ass feet) and I sold a lot of shoes when I launched ARCH. I spend most of my days rocking Cole Haan…
People who create social movements and push culture forward know that it doesn’t come easily. In 2016 Saucony Originals started the Originators Only project, which features a diverse group of 10 creators (also known as Originators) from the digital sneaker community. Each of these unique individuals uses sneakers Source: Originators Only On the first go…
Originally posted on Housakicks On October 29th of 2003, a young man by the name of Lebron James was the attraction of many in the sports’s world, at the Sleep Train arena in Sacramento. King james was making his NBA debut against the Kings and lived up to his expectation finishing the game with 25 points, 9…
An acquisition was authorized by private equity groups to merge DTLR and Sneaker Villa. “The combination of DTLR and Sneaker Villa will create one of the largest lifestyle retailers of street-inspired footwear, apparel and accessories in the industry, with over 230 stores in 18 states.” Memphis doesn’t have either of these stores (DTLR or Sneaker…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas is not Nike’s biggest thorn like most people think. As a matter of fact both brands have a common enemy: the counterfeiters. And if you don’t believe me, just take a look at how many fake items are currently being unloaded on eBay on a daily basis and you’ll understand, see…
