Final question in this brand discussion with Dallas Stokes of And1. In this segment I get to the core of why I wanted to interview Dallas. Brand: And1 Primary Business: Basketball Footwear and Apparel Website: And1 Best article on the brand: Slam Online, Ball is Life these articles cover a lot of the details on where the…
Originally posted on Housakicks Nike is on a mission to revamp its classic Air Force 1 sneakers with the use of flyknit material on certain parts of the shoes. The new design will also feature a lightweight ultra sole, and a breathable upper to enhance ventilation. On November 3rd, the Nike Lunar force 1 Flyknit Workboot…
Images of shoes from his new label have appeared recently on Instagram. Source: Solebox Co-Founder & Designer Hikmet Sugoer Is Launching His Own Brand | Footwear News I’m always excited to see a new brand launch. This time a fellow sneaker shop owner has jumped into the game. The difference is he has a serious…
Originally posted on Housakicks Kevin Garnett retired a few weeks prior to the beginning of the 2016-2017 NBA season. KG has been my favorite player in the league for the past 10 years- so I was trying to find a new player to root for and didn’t have to wait too long. Damian Lillard has become…
In part 2 of the series we dive into two more questions with Dallas Stokes the man behind the resurgence of And1. This discussion is not the typical interview. I will ask questions and after the answers I will analyze the response and look at it from the business standpoint of brand and market potential. The…
National Running Safety Month Source: You can run, but you can’t hide. I’ve begun biking so my running shoes are hanging up momentarily, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still go walking every now and then. November is Running Safety Month. This is important because running the neighborhood is dangerous with the amount of people…
In the fifth issue of ASICS Toger Voice, we have Mr. Gaël Monfils, a French professional tennis player. Mr. Monfils draws attention by his ever-changing playing style and fashion acumen. He talks about the ASICS Tiger brand from his unique perspective. Source: ASICS Tiger United States French tennis player Gael Monfils drops a few words…
Today, Nike announced the Nike Ease Challenge, which invites designers, engineers to help all athletes to live more active and independent lives. Source: Nike News – Igniting Footwear Design Innovation For Athletes of All Abilities I always appreciate it when footwear companies present opportunities for designers. If you are into creating here is an opportunity…
This is a new feature and one that I have to actually work to pull off. The Brand Discussion is going to take a look at a shoe company and question the viability and direction of the brand. In order to accomplish this it will require a connection to the people who are on the…
What started as a post on Brooks Running after seeing a response on Facebook to a customer turned into an analysis of customer service. I took a few minutes to find questions from customers and took snapshots of the responses, or lack of responses from footwear companies. Why would I even stop and do this?…
Originally posted on Housakicks Last year’s edition of the Doernbecher came in the Air Jordan 13, and left nothing for me to desire- they looked like something you will find on the early 90’s fake shoes’ websites. But I don’t want to knock the shoes down because of the whole idea behind the DB series:” Give…
Explore your world with Avenue A by adidas, an exclusive, curated athletic apparel subscription program where style and performance collide. Source: Avenue A | adidas Earlier this year I dropped an article about adidas’ new foray into women’s athletic casual sales. The subscription based service Avenue A was established to allow women the opportunity…
Since I know that the majority of the visitors to this site are “sneakerheads” there may be some disconnect. Then again I hope my community is aware enough to realize that my 3rd Quarter reference is in regard to the last three months of sneaker sales. If not, now you know. When a company attempts…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Steph UA Curry 3 released yesterday and to my surprise, the shoes haven’t made a lot of noise. They don’t give you the WOW effect the curry 1 & 2 did, and moreover I think UA made a huge mistake by releasing the 2.5 series. For some reason in-between and hybrid…
The grocery store doesn’t have to market food. If you don’t eat, you die. Marketing is primarily for luxury items. Items that aren’t a necessity, but the item fulfills some type of hedonistic desire. Want to look cool? Buy this particular shoe. Want to get the girl/guy? Wear this cologne/perfume. You don’t need to…
The Under Armour (UA) stock charts provide a good example of how many consumer-based stocks are breaking meaningful technical support areas. Source: UA Stock: It’s Judgment Day for Under Armour Inc | InvestorPlace Serge Berger is taking the time to update what’s happening with UA since the Q3 announcement. His description here is a bit…
Men’s shoes should, ideally, embody a marriage of substance and style, according to Gordon Thompson, creator of the inaugural line of George Brown Bilt footwear. Source: Former Nike, Cole Haan creative director launches mens shoe line – Chicago Tribune I wanted to share this interview for two reasons, inspiration to aspiring menswear designers and just…
I’m taking the time to break down an analysis of the 2016 3rd Quarter sales over the next few days. This is part 1 based on the NPD Groups US Athletic Footwear Sales. In sneakerhead circles we usually only address the next release or what shoe will be the hottest release. If we are going…
Source: Nike, Brooks, Adidas Running Shoes: Who’s Winning This Marathon Season? Phil Wahba, dropped this tidbit of info and I saw it on NPD’s Matt Powell’s twitter feed. What’s this information? I’ve been saying recently that while the sneakerhead world revolves around hype and Nike, there are other markets and the sneakerhead community although significant…
Originally posted on Housakicks Nike has been throwing the wheat color on a whole bunch of sneakers lately i.e Air Force 1,Griffey’s , Lebron’s, etc… The next shoe in line to get the timberland treatment is the Air Jordan 4 Retro Wheat. A premium durable leather covers the entire shoe; branding comes in the classic…
Nike Basketball’s new film kicking off its season-long Come Out of Nowhere journey was directed by Mark Romanek in Cleveland and Los Angeles. Source: Nike News – Nike Basketball Opens Season With “Come Out of Nowhere” Campaign These posters are classic Nike and another reason why the brand will establish the importance of Nike Basketball.
Increased inventory was one reason Nike gave for declining margins in recent quarters. Here’s how Nike is combating it, and why concerns about it could lead to a buying opportunity. Source: Nike Inc.’s Inventory Challenge Isn’t as Bad as It Looks — The Motley Fool While sneakerheads are not really concerned about the stock prices…
