In the fourth issue of “ASICS Tiger VOICE”, we have Mr. Ricardo Nunes, the head of the SneakersBR, a sneaker website in Brazil. As a leader of Brazilian sneaker culture, he talks about the originality of the ASICS Tiger brand. Source: Ricardo Nunes | ASICS Tiger United States This weekend I thought I had a…
Find release dates and info for the Nike Flyknit Racer on Nike.com. Follow all new releases with the Nike Launch Calendar. Source: Nike Flyknit Racer The latest release of the Nike Flyknit Racer is upon us. On October 14th this olive trimmed colorway will drop. There aren’t many posts about the shoe other than general…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Jordan 6’s are making a big return this year ; in about three weeks the Air Jordan 6 pinnacle will be making its debut. Another new colorway will be launched on New Year’s Eve : The Air Jordan 6 Retro Black Cat. As a young teenager growing up in North Carolina,…
While sneakers and politics very rarely make any connection outside of Nike’s use of The Beatles and Gil Scott Heron, adidas took a huge swing at the next generation by connecting with millennials who just suffered through a debate that was basically an ode to the old method of politics in the US. As…
Originally posted on Housakicks 2017 is looking very promising already; right before we get into the new year, sneakerheads worldwide will be spoiled with the Air Jordan 11 # 45 release. Jordan Brand has dropped a fury of Jordan 12’s and does not plan on stopping anytime soon; Spring 2017 will see the release of two…
Originally posted on Housakicks It is really fun to watch how Adidas and Nike are competing every week; every week end has been loaded with releases after releases from both brands. I still think Nike has the monopoly but it’s good to see other brands disrupting the market. Next week, the Adidas Ultra Boost Triple Black will…
My personal opinion on the sneaker is that it’s some grown man style. It’s a clean colorway with nice materials. It’s not loud or garish and an old head can rock them or a young kid. This doesn’t mean that the shoe will have a crazy resale value. More important Nike understood that this shoe…
AIR JORDAN 1 “REVERSE SHATTERED BACKBOARD” After the first release of the Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard Jordan Brand has decided to drop a second version of the highly praised shoe. A lot of sneaker heads were very satisfied with the quality of materials used on the first version of the shattered backboards thus cementing…
100% Authentic, brand new in the box pair of the highly coveted Tinker Hatfield designed vintage PRM Brown Ale, perfect for the upcoming Fall weather.
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box, the Jordan Trainer ST Men’s Training Shoe optimizes cushioning and natural motion with a Flight Flex midsole pattern that gives you a flexibility in all directions. Dual-density cushioning creates lightweight impact protection and support.
The Swoosh may have the secret sauce for grabbing people’s attention. Image via Footwear News Source: New Study: Nike’s Ads Are the Most Effective | Footwear News Everyone say it together, “Nike is a marketing company that sells sneakers.” This article from FN gives Ace Metrix feedback to show that Nike kills its competitors with…
The change is effective Jan. 1. picture by Dhanraj Emanuel. Source: Parent Company of Vans, Timberland and The North Face Appoints New CEO I’m always interested in analyzing the information from Footwear News. The site aligns with my idea for becoming a more informed sneakerhead. A couple of days ago I made a point to discuss…
This fall Converse Inc. introduces the Chuck II “Engineered Mesh,” a new take on the iconic Chuck Taylor silhouette. Source: Converse Releases Chuck II and MA1 Bomber Jacket in Engineered Mesh The great thing about the fall is you get to break out those jacket and kicks combos that actually make men a bit more…
Black colored Boost comes to the Ultra Boost for the first time with the release of the adidas Ultra Boost “Triple Black.” The sneaker features a full core black Primeknit upper sitting atop a black on black Boost and Continental Rubber outsole. Release date is Oct. 13, 2016 at a retail price of $180. Source:…
After debuting as part of Reebok’s partnership announcement with Future, the Reebok Instapump Fury “Overbranded” releases for the fall of 2016. The sneaker features a white and black upper with a large black Reebok vector scrawled on the upper. Release date is Oct. 12, 2016 at a retail price of $175. Source: Reebok Instapump Fury…
580 Outdoor Boot features blown rubber outsole and leather/neoprene upper for protective comfort during winter months. Source: 580 Outdoor Boot – Men’s 580 – Classic, – New Balance – US – 2 I’m not putting any links to make dough on with this. I’m simply sharing this because it only solidifies the point I made…
The Nike Air VaporMax pays off the full promise of Air — to provide lightweight, consistent cushioning that lasts. Source: Nike Air VaporMax Reveals the Pinnacle of Air Nike is and will always be a running shoe company. The company was built on the legend of Bowerman’s Men of Oregon and that has never changed….
Gateway to ASICS Company Information, Investor Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Press Releases, Career and Recruitment and more. Source: ASICS Corporate ASICS has been doing a lot lately to bolster its lagging stock. They invested in a digitial fitness platform and they are rebranding the Tiger aspect into ASICS. I never understood why they…
If you look back through the Insider Ties and Business Talk categories of the site you will see a lot of information about Stocks. Recently, a lot of websites are saying that Under Armour and Adidas are becoming better bets for the stock market. Consider this analysis from the Motley: http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/09/29/better-buy-under-armour-inc-or-adidas.aspx While all companies hit rough patches…
One of the most important albums ever to release was the GZA’s Liquid Swords. The album continued to open my eyes to alternative methods of living. While Poor Righteous Teachers delivered me my first doctrine and led me into questioning what I’d been taught, my transformation was complete when I heard B.I.B.L.E. The final track…
The new Fall/Holiday 2016 Converse Counter Climate Boots Collection will launch September 28 at Converse retail stores and Converse.com. Source: Nike News – Converse Debuts New Counter Climate Boots Collection While Converse hasn’t really signaled the end of a trend, the fact that you can buy winter ready Converse Chucks, is definitely a sign of…
Philadelphia 76ers rookie and No. 1 pick Ben Simmons fractured his foot during practice on Friday. (photo by Kim Raff) Source: http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/76ers-ben-simmons-suffers-a-fractured-foot-during-practice/ar-BBwQNg0?OCID=ansmsnnews11 A few days ago I wrote this post: Insider Ties: The Misleading Hype of Sneaker Technology In this post I made this statement, “A high top shoe can prevent a player from rolling an…
