Q4’s Quintin Williams is now a professor at his alma mater Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD is helping to expand the opportunity for students looking to enter the sneaker design industry. I’ve covered Q and Q4 Sports here on the site: Q4 Sports Performance Basketball Shoes are “Born Ready” One of the coolest…
A quick video to show how the manufacturing and shipping of sneakers from their point of origin to the U.S. in a post Covid supply chain has led to a considerable slowdown in the arrival of sneakers to their final destination. This slowdown led to many container ships sitting off the cost of California…
Source: Diadora Bauhaus Art – Explore the Exciting Art and Style of the Bauhaus Movement (artincontext.org) A long-time passion project of mine has been opening an art gallery rooted in sneaker, sports and hip-hop culture. The blank slate would be cleared each month to present another brand/brands as works of art with QR codes and…
Under Armour’s Sharon Lokedi Wins NYC Marathon in Distance Debut On Sunday, November 6, Sharon Lokedi, of UA Mission Run Dark Sky Distance won the 2022 New York City Marathon wearing a World Athletics-approved prototype of the next iteration of the UA Flow Velociti Elite, with a time of 2:23:23. When Under Armour took over…
Fewer than 80 employees with corporate roles are affected; the company did not disclose the number of staff members impacted in its Detroit office. Source: StockX issues another round of layoffs, the second since June The rash of layoffs at tech companies is reflective of topics of discussion by Prof. Scott Galloway of NYU Stern….
For months my wife wanted to watch the film. As a Memphian for the early part of my life, I have to admit that I watched Elvis films on Saturday afternoons because Memphis local television basically played them every week after he died and throughout the 80s. I knew Elvis lived at Graceland, but I…
In 2018 Kyrie’s sneaker sales were declining. The Kyrie 1-3 were the best-selling Nike Basketball signature sneakers. Those models showed up in NPD data for top 10 sneakers sold, establishing Kyrie as a mainstream, general release success for the Swoosh. Even in my own data Kyrie’s sneakers from 1-3 garnered considerable above retail sales in…
The Aleali May Jordan 1 has a solid story behind it. The name Califia represents the warrior queen California was named after. The sneaker features Zoom cushioning and a padded tongue and collar with satin and soft leather finishing off the look of this cobranded Jordan 1. Buy Now: https://stockx.pvxt.net/XxJkNy WMNS Air Jordan 1 Zoom…
Jordan Brand’s latest Isoplate, Flight23 Foam and Flywire are the technologies used in the Luka 1. The sneaker looks like it was inspired by the Jordan 11 Low IE and is one of the least inexpensive models from Jordan Brand. Made for one of the best young stars in the NBA, it’s the right price…
Easily the best-looking Dunk to release from Nike. Although it’s a bit more expensive than usual, the materials are premium. If Nike goes this route from now on, the Dunk could begin to rival the Air Jordan 1 in a variety of colors. Buy Now: stockx.pvxt.net/x91D0x Nike Dunk Low Color: Pure Platinum/White-Wolf Grey Style Code:…
Inspired by our essential need to connect with nature, adidas TERREX and Japanese outdoor label and wander have collaborated on a collection made to encourage more outdoor adventures Source: and wander and adidas terrex celebrate their connection to nature with their latest collab When adidas placed all of their chips on Yeezy, I said it…
There is a consistent misunderstanding and undervaluation of the resale marketplace for sneakers. While GOAT, StockX and eBay get the most coverage as resale platforms, Amazon remains the place for resale that more accurately reflects the retail environment. I’ve always stated that there are various forms of sneaker resale. One form assists retail with removing…
The winter ready Air Jordan 3 has a color scheme reminiscent of the Air Mowabb and features winter warmth ready materials throughout the upper of the sneaker. This is easily one of the best releases of the year, but it isn’t hitting huge resale numbers, so you should be able to pick it up with…
This light olive version of the Air Jordan 1 Mid SE is an excellent option for the ladies. A completely canvas upper with woven logo details, makes for an interesting mocha styled drop that feels like the perfect option for fall. WMNS Air Jordan 1 Mid SE DV0427-301 Light Olive/Black-Sail-White SRP: $135 Buy: https://stockx.pvxt.net/zaJqBr
Introducing UA SlipSpeed, Under Armour’s Most Versatile Training Shoe Designed for Athletes Crocs, Birks and Yeezy Slides have one thing in common, they replaced the standard uniform of athletes across the country. There was a time when any gym you walked into you would find kids wearing Nike socks and slides. It was such a…
Source: Coco Gauff Signs Extension Contract with Longtime Sponsor New Balance The importance of New Balance’s signature sneaker with Coco Guaff is immeasurable, although it won’t show up in the sales column. This signature sneaker and the contract extension shows a dedication to women in sports. In a recent post on Saysh, Allyson Felix’s footwear…
Nike’s Color of the Month Series celebrates the 40-year history of the classic Air Force 1 and how Nike used a limited release strategy with sneaker stores on the East Coast to give the people what they wanted. This pair comes with a toothbrush to keep your premium pair of Forces clean on the go….
I haven’t read any of the Black Adam comics, so I entered this film with only the knowledge gained from the countless YouTube videos explaining that Black Adam is equally as powerful as Superman. One of the great aspects of not being informed is the ability to walk in without any expectations. All I knew…
Nike’s Color of the Month Series celebrates the 40-year history of the classic Air Force 1 and how Nike used a limited release strategy with sneaker stores on the East Coast to give the people what they wanted. This pair comes with a toothbrush to keep your premium pair of Forces clean on the go….
via Nike: Alyx founder and creative director Matthew M. Williams is known for his ability to push fashion into new spaces. His ethos is simple—combine the influence of his life in New York and California with the latest innovations. The Nike x MMW 005 runs with that idea, bringing you a slide designed to take…
Updates: Herbert Hainer was CEO until 2015. My years were wrong on 2014, but the statement is still correct. Kasper Rorsted became CEO in 2016. I shared this graph yesterday showing adidas’ growth over the last twelve years. I needed a baseline for the data, so I chose to look at two-year increments from…
The 15 features a full length Zoom strobel for an easier break in period and the move away from an all knit upper gives the shoe more design elements and depth. This model represents 9th Wonder’s album Zion 6: Shooting in the Gym. The model has references to 9th’s family and hometown, and it arrives…
