COMUNITYmade KX Lab Reshoring: the practice of transferring a business operation that was moved overseas back to the country from which it was originally relocated Sneaker media is weighed down by the constant releases by Nike and the larger brands. Sneaker culture is driven by Jordans and Yeezy. On this site, there are over 1300…
The GTS was Nike’s original foray into skate. Dropped in 97 the lightweight, canvas GTS was Nike’s answer to traditional Vans styled skate shoes. Unfortunately, the wave at the time was large, bulky skate shoes from Osiris and DC, and Nike went back to the drawing board to develop SB which began in 2002. This…
High-tech startups are reassessing their prospects for the future as interest rates rise and investors get queasy. Source: Tech companies rocked by layoffs as industry faces biggest downturn in two decades CBS News delivered a report explaining the difficulties tech companies face in uncertain economic periods. In this post, they quote Andrew Challenger, senior vice…
Source: BSN SPORTS Acquires the Eastbay Team Sales Business from Foot Locker Retail, Inc. When Williams Trading analyst Sam Poser delivered this information: “In FY22 Nike (NKE-Hold-$125 PT) will represent ~55% of FL’s purchases, down from 75% in FY20, and 65% in 4Q21. Based on our estimates, FL’s 2022 purchases from NKE will be down…
The Air Force 1 gets an elevated build with a jeweled Swoosh in Pale Vanilla and a Vanilla outsole that lends to an aged leather detail at the heel. With embroidered logos at the heel and vamp of the sneaker, this version is a nice option for the summer months to replace the basic all…
Global sports company PUMA together with Porsche are paying homage to the legacy of a true road and motorsport icon – the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 – with a strictly limited, special edition version of the all-time classic footwear model, the PUMA Suede. images via Puma and Porsche sites Source: PUMA celebrates 50th…
Vegan Leathers, polyester and other plastic “bio” products have been able to hide behind the Higg MSI Index, but environmental claims will need to be adjusted by Sustainable Apparel Coalition affiliates. Source: Statement from the SAC Regarding the Norwegian Consumer Authority and Environmental Claims – Sustainable Apparel Coalition 10 Questions with Camper’s Product & Storytelling…
Is the tag on the tongue worth an additional 100 in resale? Probably not, but right now the Dunk HI Panda is selling at a higher price than this Dunk HI. The only noticeable difference is the tongue on the tag, which is red on the Panda, and the style code which ends in 103…
I wouldn’t really relate running to flying, but the saying when a runner is fast, “they’re flying,” is pretty common. Hoka takes the flight one step farther in what appears to be a whimsical marketing spot where athletes soar over cars and through parks trying to escape what looks like a cloud from Dr. Strange’s…
One of the greatest Hip-Hop songs in the genre is Paparazzi by Xzibit. X became known more for his participation in the MTV show “Pimp My Ride”. Prior to his hosting the show he was recognized as one of the best lyricists in the Liquid Crew from Los Angeles. The album 40 Days and 40…
Source: Vans x Anderson .Paak A few years ago Vans x A.Paak dropped with several colorways and bucket hats. This was before Paak joined forces to create one of the most explosive groups in the recent history of music, Silk Sonic. Paak now has a broader audience, but the group is a more mature group…
(FILA North America) – FILA has teamed up with Grammy Award winning artist, Lil Jon, to launch a limited-edition capsule including two t-shirts and a footwear design. The Atlanta native has been Source: FILA and Lil Jon Launch Limited-Edition Capsule of Tees and Footwear Acronyms are embedded into the history of sneaker brands. Those acronyms are…
Source: Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Retail Production VIN 001 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V for Charity at 2022 Las Vegas Auction I can mention Corvette and the immediate image is a lightning fast, arrow shaped missile of a car. Corvette isn’t a muscle car in the traditional sense of American speedsters, but everyone knows what a Corvette…
Williamson’s second signature shoe is built to allow him to be fully locked in when on the court. Source: Jordan Zion 2 Official Images and Release Date The hype, hope and promise of Zion Williamson has been hindered by an array of injuries early in the young player’s career. The focus has been on Zion’s…
The Heritage Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG wasn’t made in the 80s, but it can definitely pass for a pair the MJ would have worn during his early years with the Bulls. The shoe features a tumbled leather Swoosh and collar and has become a favorite of customizers who are using the base to…
The Flyease tech from Nike was created to offer other-abled individuals’ sneakers that are easier to put on. The shoe is constructed with a zipper that is secured using Velcro on the midfoot and on the strap used to unzip the shoe for access. This model is well constructed and actually rings up cheaper than…
Easily one of the best-looking Blazers to be dropped by Nike. The sneaker features a rattan, light tan upper with a chocolate Swoosh and heel tab. The NIKE wordmark is embroidered at the heel and the cracked leather on the heel is a nice touch. This pair is much easier to break-in than traditional Blazers…
When the Last Dance aired during the quarantine, everyone had a chance to see the magic of the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan. During the documentary MJ wore a pair of off-court sneakers that weren’t retros, so they didn’t get the type of coverage expected of a Jordan Brand sneaker. The shoe was the Centre…
The irony of music is the ability for people to say that emcees or musicians fall off. Art is a difficult partner. It can prevent madness or drive a person to madness. Finding the fine line between creative genius and attracting a mainstream following that will allow the artist to live is like seeing the…
Source: FILA and Playboy Launch Women’s Apparel Collection at Urban Outfitters Playboy immediately creates images when it’s said. What those images can be are vastly different based on who is being asked what they think about High Hefner’s brainchild. The magazine, the mansion, the squiggly lined station on the cable boxed that clicked sideways, Playboy…
Company sets industry pace with runner obsession and performance focus In 2018 I wrote a post Why People Should Stop Saying Performance Is ‘Soft or Slow’ – ARCH-USA In that post, if you click through and read it, you’ll notice I was extremely frustrated with the thought leaders in sneakers who were garnering considerable coverage…
adidas and VICE TV are coming together to celebrate our differences, break down barriers, and create a platform to elevate Black athletes’ voices. In honor of Juneteenth and our new documentary series, Running While Black, VICE Media group and adidas are coming together for an all-day event in New York City with the Black running community, and you’re…
