Originally posted on Housakicks Nike’s relationship with its longtime distribution channels might be coming to an end, and very soon. The DTC ( Direct To Consumer) push is definitely the brand’s top priority. There are red flags everywhere indicating that Nike is no longer content with the “wholesale” aspect of running its business. I was just…
What’s to blame for the expected earnings decline in the athletic apparel and shoe giant? A couple of key factors, say experts. Source: Nike Earnings Due: Here’s Everything Wrong With The Iconic Brand I follow Elaine Low on Twitter. As a writer for Investor’s Business Daily she provides insight into how analysts are preparing for…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’m so glad that I was led to check how well the Air Jordan XXXII performed sales wise this morning. Last week, NPD’s Matt Powell opened a can of worms when He said that Adidas had surpassed Jordan as the #2 selling brandnationwide. There is some truth to his statement but not the…
The Memphis Grizzlies G League Team, Memphis Hustle had two days of open tryouts. Over 90 guys appeared on day one and day two was comparable. I haven’t shot video of basketball in a while so the sound isn’t as good as it should be, but I hope you get the feel for the…
Reebok’s Flexweave is being integrated into apparel… not sports apparel, but a suit created by the legendary Saville Row design firm Huntsman & Sons. It’s an interesting approach to fashion and sport; the entire project will be built around Reebok endorser Brandin Cooks. I’m intrigued by the concept and while the shoe looks a…
Source: adidas UltraBOOST X All Terrain LTD Shoes – Black | adidas US Since I’ve moved away from “Should You Buy to Flip?” I’ve had to be a lot more creative in building analysis of footwear releases. Resell is all but dead except for limited release footwear. An analysis of GR shoes allows for a…
DAS Jahreshightlight in der deutschen Läuferszene. Über 50.000 schickt SCC EVENTS am letzten Septemberwochenende an den Start und bietet allen Teilnehmern eine Sightseeing Tour der Extraklasse. Source: Berlin Marathon The 44th Annual Berlin Marathon isn’t showing up on sneaker blogs or on sports channels everywhere, but it should be. This is the latest battle of…
Source: Michael Dupouy | ASICS Tiger United States When brands sit down to analyze how to capture parts of the street culture that eventually trickles down into fashion houses the name La MJC often pops up. The photographer and documentarian spends a lot of energy preserving the collection of imagery based on street culture. His…
Originally posted on Housakicks I grew up in Togo, a French speaking country in west Africa where access to signature sneakers like the Ewing Athleticswas almost impossible. You have to remember that this was in the 90’s when the internet was not popular and probably only used exclusively by the military. So the only way I could…
Men’s running shoe has molded foam pods in the heel for extra support where you need it most. Source: Cypher Run – Men’s – Running, – New Balance This past week I detailed the adidas UltraBOOST All Terrain and Threadborne Delta 2 from Under Armour as Fall/Winter updates to the running category. New Balance attempts…
Source: NIKE, Inc. – Investor Relations – 2017 Annual Shareholders Meeting Running time 43:07 The shareholders meeting began with votes on five topics: directors, compensation for directors, advisory vote on the frequency of compensation for directors, approval of the long term incentive plan, the final matter was a shareholder proposal for political contribution disclosure/transparency, and…
In the past two years I witnessed a shift in Fall footwear. Traditionally Timbs were always on deck when the weather began to change. Honestly, Timbs were on deck year round, but specifically as the leaves begin to fall and the days are shorter people always pulled the nubuck suede out and rocked varsity jackets…
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…
