ASICS Creates New Global Digital Division to Deepen Relationship with Consumer . Source: ASICS Corporate photo from circuitsandcable There is a reason Under Armour gets such a solid rating as a stock. It has to do with their ability to outperform Nike in stockpiling companies that have gigantic databases of customers using fitness apps. A simple search…
I don’t know the numbers of Ronnie Fieg’s private business, but a close analysis of the brand and the man shows that if Ronnie Fieg decided to take KITH public he could garner an IPO in the 35-45 dollar range. As a comparison Under Armour’s initial IPO was 13.00. It immediately jumped up into the…
The obvious shoe to discuss would be the OVO or the Wool, but I did the Wool and the OVO is too obvious. I should do the Nike SB Orange Box, but Dunks are no longer the item of the moment so I don’t think the resale value on that shoe will generate much interest….
Nike could be losing ground as the athletic market leader. Source: Three Factors Hurting Nike’s Business | Footwear News While browsing Footwear News this article rolled across and I had to write a few quick words. FN lists three reasons why Nike is hurting. In short they are: Competition North America Inventory and Slumping Sig…
This new silhouette combines suede with a white divided TR thermoplastic sole that gives the shoe a unique finish. Handcrafted in Portugal with premium Italian materials. Arigato logo on the side in gold. Dustbag included. True to size but if you are be Source: AXEL ARIGATO – Handcrafted Designer Sneakers for Men and Women. When…
Source: Barry Workboot Doing a little research on newly acquired companies allowed me to discover a new footwear company. Naturally I had to drop a Dope ish post to deliver the pics and give you the source link to check out SWIMS. While everyone will be undoubtedly rocking either Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboots or…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas’ BOOST technology powers Aberu Kebede to victory in Berlin Above is a post from adidas about one of their sponsored runners winning a marathon. If you visit any sports company’s website you will find a celebration of the athlete and how their gear inspired them and helped them to…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box is the lightweight, but rugged, weatherproof Lunar Force 1 featuring Lunarlon cushioning, waterproof panels and a knobby gum outsole for the upcoming winter season.
Neiman Marcus CEO Karen Katz blamed a laundry list of factors for the luxury department store chain’s troubles. Source: Neiman Marcus Has Another Tough Quarter | Footwear News The readjustment of Macy’s and now Neiman Marcus’ continued slide speaks to the troubled waters around luxury brands. This article from Footwear News misses the real root…
The tone seems to be changing for Nike. Source: Nike Gets Lackluster Reviews From Experts Ahead of Q1 When I began writing Insider Ties, a lot of the reasons for doing so was because I couldn’t find anyone discussing the actual business aspects of the industry. The stock analysts where looking at it purely from…
Co-founder and CEO Erik Fagerlind has some harsh words for Adidas. Source: Sneakersnstuff CEO Slams Adidas Following Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Release | Footwear News Click the link to read the report on why Sneakersnstuff is slamming adidas. Read below to see why sneaker stores and people need to stop slamming adidas over Yeezy releases….
Inspired by ’70s New York hip-hop culture and obviously also baseball culture, American luxury brand COACH has dropped its new Patchwork C210 leather high top sneakers for Fall 2016. With its men’s collection having made big steps over the last few seasons, the sneaker offering of COACH is moving at a fast pace as well….
The limited-edition Converse Essentials x Fragment collection is available September 28 from Converse.com. Source: Nike News – Converse Launches New Essentials Apparel with Limited-Edition Fragment Collection The battle for sportswear continues. Performance apparel has completely disrupted the fashion industry. In a season where NYFW was dominated not by traditional fashion houses like Gucci and Prada, it…
Find release dates and info for the Air Jordan 12 Retro Wool ‘Dark Grey/Black’ on Nike.com. Follow all new releases with the Nike Launch Calendar. Source: Air Jordan 12 Retro Wool ‘Dark Grey/Black’ The Retro 12 has a strong year with Jordan Brand. The Flu Game and Cherry both have been consistent sellers on…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box is the lightweight, but rugged, weatherproof Lunar Force 1 featuring Lunarlon cushioning, waterproof panels and a knobby gum outsole for the upcoming winter season.
Source: David Ortiz Walk-Off Collection Super fans of #34 can join in the celebration by snagging Made in USA lifestyle sneakers inspired by Papi’s on-field cleats. All shoes in the Walk-Off Pack will be available in limited quantities at newbalance.com/ortiz-walk-off-collection and at New Balance Boston (583 Boylston Street, Boston) with the exception of the Final…
– SPEEDFACTORY seen as the ultimate in Futurecraft with facility able to create completely unique product through high-speed process – – First product – the adidas Futurecraft M.F.G. (Made for Germany Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Unveils First Futurecraft Shoe Created at Industry-Changing SPEEDFACTORY Facility I know this is going to be shared throughout…
Luxury Leather Goods & Lifestyle Accessories With Down To Earth Aesthetics. Footwear. iPhone 7 Cases, iPad Cases, MacBook Sleeves, Laptop Sleeves, Camera. Source: HARDGRAFT . Leather Goods and Footwear – HARDGRAFT US In my morning browsing I hit up Uncrate to get my tech fix and style knowledge and I ran across these. Talk about…
The Retro 1 is always a hit or miss shoe as far as retail is concerned. The Rare Air series should have been a lock for a high resale value, but it didn’t pop. Why? There really isn’t a science or a reason for the various Rare Airs to fizzle, they just did. When you…
Sneakers designed by Rihanna helped Puma SE report fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates. Source: Rihanna-Designed Sneakers Help Puma Top Fourth-Quarter Estimates – Bloomberg When the roar of the crowd is all about Yeezy, and Nike continues to dominate, it seems that there isn’t a lot to discuss other than the fluctuating price of Under…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : KANYE WEST and adidas Originals drop the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 Honestly, this shit is ugly. I love the work adidas is doing, but seriously… aesthetically this might one of the ugliest shoes designed. Adidas has become adamant about bucking the trend of simple style when it comes to its…
Find release dates and info for the Kobe XI ‘White/Black’ on Nike.com. Follow all new releases with the Nike Launch Calendar. Source: Kobe XI ‘White/Black’ I know it seems random for me to do a Should You Buy on a Kobe, especially when you can find Kobe’s on sale everywhere at discounter prices and…
