Josh Luber of StockX did an incredible analysis of the adidas Resell market history: https://stockx.com/outsole/the-history-of-adidas-resell/ The history isn’t really a history it’s a shoe sprinkled here and there over the course of 8 years. Adidas has only become a force in resale since Kanye’s arrival and as much as many people don’t want to credit Kanye…
The cracks are showing. Source: The Sports Bubble Has Already Burst | The Big Lead I wrote an article at the beginning of the NBA season that explained how I thought the NBA could help repair the basketball shoe sales arena. Although analysts have been stating over and over that basketball will not be coming…
Below is the Twitter feed for Apex Marketing Group. Here is a copy of the sponsorship breakdown by sportsbrand. It’s a cool chart to analyze and discuss. Nike rules again, but does it matter? Sports viewing is down across the board. The NCAA is probably the only sports event that won’t see a decrease as…
Source: Under Armour Announces Clay Dean as Chief Innovation Officer Under Armour names a former General Motors veteran to lead its innovation team. The move doesn’t inspire the stock market, and it does absolutely nothing to help move product. What exactly will Clay Dean bring to the table to offset the falling trend in…
Join the official bracket game of NCAA® March Madness®. Brackets lock on Thursday, March 16th at 12pm ET! May the best bracket win! Source: NCAA® March Madness® Bracket Challenge It’s that time again!!!!! The greatest basketball time of the year. Sign up and make your picks. Even the people who don’t know who is on…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas is cruising right now when it comes to casual/running/lifestyle sneakers; and I mean literally cruising.. Every shoe of theirs has been slapped with their revolutionary boost midsole. They have completely disrupted the running/casual/lifestyle market and other brands have yet to give Adidas a serious challenge. Nike is still the most dominant…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Foamposite copper is officially coming back on April 17, and you can bet that they will be mass produced. I remember picking up a pair in 2009 and the whole event was a fiasco- by the time 8 am hit on the cold morning, there was a parade outside the mall…
A few days ago I wrote a post about Puma x Trapstar and expressed whether I thought Puma’s fusion of Jamaican inspired sportswear and Trapstar streetwear would actually translate into sales with guys for Puma. Puma x Trapstar – SS17 | Hanon | Will This Get Guys Into Puma? adidas has created a similarly inspired…
This video is a couple of years old, but it’s my first time seeing this. How could I have overlooked this? The concept is great and the training in this manner is intense. The fight loyalist in me doesn’t like the idea of extending the rounds beyond 3 minute sparring, but watching this is fascinating….
Kith bridges coasts by partnering with Los Angeles-based label Fear of God to create an all-new capsule. As a nod to Kith’s New York roots and its hometown team, this capsule is offered in a rich n Source: Kith x Fear of God Capsule I couldn’t get away with wearing this collection, but it’s ridiculously…
Atmos designer Hirofumi Kojima discusses Air Max culture and his affinity for the Jordan III. The atmos Air Jordan Air Max Pack releases March 18. Source: Nike News – Elephant in the Room: The atmos Air Max 1 x Jordan III Pack Dropping March 18th. Get your popcorn ready.
Amazon is now selling its very own private-label clothing brands. You know, they’re making it really easy for irritated publishing folks to write dystopias where The Everything Store constitutes the entire economy. Source: Amazon Is Making Its Own Clothing Now Jezebel.com I don’t care how much data an analyst looks at, until you’ve suffered through this…
Originally posted on Housakicks I used the title openly fake jordans with caution; I still think using words like UA (Unauthorized), B grade ( for fakes) is still deceptive. At least there are several sellers who are brave enough to use the good old ” replica or fake” adjective in their title description. Ebay has become…
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 &…
Originally posted on Housakicks Pizza Hut Basketball Shoes That Can Order Pizza For You? It makes no darn sense, it’s a STUPID IDEA from Pizza hut, and they need to stay in their lane- making greasy pizza to keep your blood cholesterol high. It doesn’t even make any sense, we are trying to eat healthy and…
I was asked a question about the Dunk and how the shoe has taken a backseat in sneaker culture. I wrote a post answering. Here is the link: Sneakerking of Memphis Drops a Great Question-Part 2: Why Has the Hype Died on the Dunk Nike has revitalized the Dunk. This elite version is more streamlined…
Reebok’s co-founder Joe Foster talks brand history Source: Reebok’s Founder: Don’t Drive the Consumer, Let the Consumer Drive You The Source Link provides a quick and concise narrative of Reebok’s history and how in the 80’s the company transitioned into a fitness company driven by all things, women’s aerobics. What the source link fails to…
Source: #Impretty | US The launch of the #Impretty campaign by Under Armour yesterday coincided with Women’s Day, but in typical Under Armour fashion they failed to capitalize on the momentum. It’s as if someone in house simply doesn’t get that viral isn’t viral anymore. You have to pay to play and then you have…
On Wednesday, Adidas ADDYY stock is up almost 9% to $91.90 per share in afternoon trading. The German sportswear giant soared after posting strong. Source: Adidas (ADDYY) Stock Jumps 9% on Strong Earnings and Upbeat Guidance – Nasdaq.com Influencers and analysts are all saying they saw this adidas growth coming. They are all laying the success…
Here is where you can buy my latest and past releases. Click on any album cover art to purchase. Source: Brandon Meeks MusicBrandon Meeks Music Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a big indie music guy. I even have a small record label that I don’t promote on my sneaker stuff, but I will drop…
To design the next Saucony Originals Select release, we walked our home city of Boston for inspiration. Looking up at every turn, we saw rich history and classic New England palettes, but it was looking down that revealed the signature element we ultimately chose as our muse.Saucony Footwear Designer, Source: Saucony Select – Shadow 5k…
Source: Karhu “Porvoo” Pack | Hanon Photo credit: Photos by Berlin based sneaker blogger and photographer @Runnerwally. I have yet to visit Europe although I’ve visited Asia and Australia, my travels haven’t taken me to places like Finland. The Porvoo Pack on the Hanon website may be one of the cleanest sneaker drops in the last…
