Chris Burns

Chris B. is the founder of ARCH (art + research, culture - hype) ARCH is a more informative look into sneaker culture. By presenting information about the business of sportswear through marketing analysis, updates on stock prices and introductions to new brands and styles, the site is easily distinguished from the everyday site only giving you release dates. You can follow me on Twitter @archbyccb or YouTube @archbyccb.

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Diadora Summer 2017 via Packer Shoes

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Summer brings three silhouettes of vintage Diadora styling in clean colorways. Two Game Low Waxed colorways reinvigorate the 70s classic tennis model with custom waxed-treated outsoles and full gra… Source: Diadora SU17 Drop 1 Straight up… (in my Ghostface voice) Memphis simply isn’t known as a place where dudes diversify their sneaker closet. It’s a…

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New Balance Re-Engineered the 574

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Classic style meets everyday style in the men’s 574 Re-Engineered. ENCAP technology features soft EVA cushioning in the midsole supported by a tough polyurethane rim for rugged stability on your day-to-day. Source: 574 Re-Engineered – Men’s 574 – Classic, – New Balance – US – 2 In continuing the trend towards modern retro New Balance…

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Is This The adidas Alpha Bounce Mid?

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Source: Flightclub.cn There aren’t many pictures being dropped online about the alphaBounce Mid, so I can’t confirm that this shoe is actually the Mid version of the popular adidas runner. The shoe does feature the Bounce midsole, and heel counter but the shroud and rugged outsole seems to hint at an adidas Football model. Not soccer,…

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New Balance’s Transition into “Lightweight Modern Retro” is On Trend | 530 Deconstructed 

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With running shoe origins, the New Balance 530 is now a popular wear-everywhere shoe designed with style and lasting comfort features like C-CAP cushioning technology. via New Balance.com Source: Available via eBay Some Below Retail and Worth It! New Balance is a private company so the results of their adjustments in today’s retro inspired running…

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