Tayib of http://www.housakicks.com asked me if I still had the hook up on sneakers like I used to. I told him I didn’t. He thought it would be cool to see if a regular dude could get up and go to the store and grab pairs without having a back door payoff, a plug,…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box pair of the Royal 1. Its the silhouette that started it all. Bearing a Swoosh, Air Jordan Wings logo and eye-catching tones, the Air Jordan I set the tone for years of innovation through the Air Jordan signature line. Now over three decades since the design forever…
The 2017 Summer Pack is on the way. Last year the pack actually was a solid performer at retail. While the drops came late in the summer and actually heading into the fall, when they arrived (at least for me) they were solid performers. How does the Summer Pack of this year match up…
Originally posted on Housakicks 2007 was the year when the Jordan 1 New love/old love released; I ended up picking up the entire pack from Taiwan and I remember paying a little above $200 for it shipping included. The packaging the shoes came in was pretty dope featuring black & white graphic of Jordan retros. Returning…
Launching April 3, the KOBE A.D. NXT features an integrated lacing system and unconventional Flyknit upper. Source: Nike News – The KOBE A.D. NXT Unhinges Tradition Tayib recently wrote a post bashing the Kobe AD NXT: The Nike Kobe AD NXT Is A Terrible Idea And Will Retail For $200 After seeing these pictures and…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas is relentless, the brand keeps hitting us with their entire artillery of NMD’s. Their next project is the Adidas NMD CS2 Ronin Pack, which will include two new iterations of the City Sock. The first one has a navy primeknit upper with white polka dots covering the entire shoe. An interesting lacing…
Three young, passionate footballers and social media experts from London are the faces of adidas Football’s latest innovation, called “GLITCH”. Source: Meet the London Players who Co-Create, Launch and Endorse a Football Revolution The guys above aren’t professional soccer players. They are just regular guys who adidas reached out to generate the GLITCH soccer boot….
Originally posted on Housakicks The kobe AD’s aren’t doing that well to begin with; I was disappointed with my own personal pair which I sold three days after purchasing them. The cushioning on the shoes was great but there was no way I could play in them. They were very narrow and the flywire cables made…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals – NMD R2 It’s the time of year when you can begin to break out the white kicks. Well, not in Memphis, the pollen here is bananas and can wreck almost anything you have on if you rub up against a car or anything where the yellow dust…
Source: adidas Athletics Releases Newest Reigning Champ Collection Primeknit is beginning is shaping up to be the go to material for premium sportswear for adidas. The collabs between Reigning Champ and adidas are always thoughtful, fashionable and functional. The stark minimalist approach is contrasted with the tech inspired Primeknit material to create athletic royalty….
Source: Men’s Shadow 5000 Elite – Originals | Saucony Saucony is primarily known as a performance running company. The lifestyle division isn’t as prominent. In many sneakerhead circles though certain models pop and garner considerable dough. The Saucony End x Burger is one such shoe that has found a home in the resale arena. The…
Alright, everyday we all, WE ALL, struggle with weight or how to get started on a fitness programs. People break New Years Resolutions almost as fast as January 3rd and then we spend all year looking in the mirror feeling embarrassed about our bodies. This video starts with these words from Patta Co Founder Edson…
Source: Adidas Jeans MKII “Core Black” & “Mesa” | Hanon When I find a shoe that reminds me of how dope adidas is without all of the hype of Yeezy or BOOST, I remember why adidas was my brand of choice when everyone was rocking Jordans and Dunks. I’ve never seen these adidas Jeans MKII,…
Source: StaplePigeon — STAPLE DESIGN While Staple hasn’t maintained a constant presence on sneaker websites as of late, and most of the attention is heaped on Supreme, Staple remains one of the dopest labels. Here are few shots from the Spring 2017 lineup just in time for the warm days heading into the summer.
Designer Mike Kirtley talks about YORK’s overall design aesthetic and this season’s premium yet functional upgrades Source: https://yorkathleticsmfg.com/blogs/outofstep/blood-sweat-tears-the-new-fighters-edition-design-inspiration When a brand gets it right, someone, anybody should be excited. Specifically when the brand isn’t a mainstream drop that a million people will be wearing. York has been making quality products for a while and this new…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Introduces ALL DAY – New All-Around Fitness App Inspired by Sport Every brand is working hard to connect the people who wear their apparel and footwear. Digital apps help to promote healthier living and can inspire and motivate people throughout the day to drink more water, take a few…
Shop Under Armour MLB Fan Gear FREE SHIPPING available in US Source: Under Armour® Under Armour paid a nice and hefty fee to take over sponsorship of the MLB. They don’t get their logos on the uniforms until 2020, but the release of their tees and apparel happened yesterday. No trumpets No fanfare No drumroll…
I should just write YES and move on. That would be a more efficient post than my usual FC, eBay, and Stock Locator checks to verify that I’m right. Besides dudes are biting my style and sharing pics of stock locators on bigger sites now so I’m not going there. The problem is I…
Nike Moscow continues the company’s commitment to transform sport retail through digitally connected experiences. Source: Nike News – First Look: Inside Nike Moscow I won’t drop a bunch of articles in here that discuss omni/multi channel as they relate to the sale of sportswear. Although I did just write a discussion on Finish Line, that’s…
Source: GEL-LYTE KOMACHI | ASICS Tiger United States I saw this just now and the release came out of nowhere. The word translates to train, or train service. It is also the ring name of wrestlers. I would have to guess that the name here is referring to training and fitness. The Komachi from Asics…
The story behind Michael Jordan’s racing team and the inspiration behind the Air Jordan 4 ‘motorsports’. Source: Air Jordan Motorsports – air.jordan.com Although the Air Jordan 4 Retro Motorsports didn’t sell out last weekend, the narrative around the story remains as strong as ever. For the first time the brand releases the details behind the…
Originally posted on Housakicks Ever since the “Bred 1” made a comeback in 2016, many sneaker enthusiasts have been impatiently waiting for a reissue of the “Royal 1”. And the news finally came a few days ago when JB announced the official release date of the shoes. The most replicated Jordan retros are the “I & XI”…
