The Air Max Genome hearkens back to the 2000s and if you know your sneakers, you can immediately see the tie in to the 2009 Air Max. While that model used flywire and fused overlays, the Genome ups the ante with a durabuck fused upper and retains the ribbed midsole, max air cushioning set…
Source: The World’s Most Comfortable Shoes Allbirds was the darling of Silicon Valley. The sneakers became a part of the VC attire. The simple, understated design allowed wearers to feel like they were being more eco-conscious, and the sneakers gave fans a chance to dress sans logos. The eucalyptus fiber and sugar sneaker funded to…
StockX has been the fastest growing sneaker resale platform created. The company launched with influencers and the “Now You Know” ads featuring Wale and YouTubers like Foamer Simpson to gain credibility with the sneaker community. They then landed in a Super Bowl ad with Rocket Mortgage. Following those marketing strategies up, the platform rolled out…
image via ECCO Responsibility – ECCO Group As a source of information for the sneaker industry, diversifying content by attempting to navigate the issues of sustainability in this industry is a difficult and frustrating process. After attending the Footwear Innovation Summit in 2019, I began documenting and learning as much as I could about manufacturing,…
This list won’t be either/or. There will be a combination of simplicity and subtlety in some instances, and design and uniqueness to make the list. The goal is to deliver insight into work taking place alongside of more popular sneaker collabs. Overlooked means there won’t be any New Balance or Jordan Brand collabs, but this…
Breanna Stewart’s debut signature basketball sneaker is the first for a woman athlete in 12 years Source: PUMA HOOPS AND BREANNA STEWART UNVEIL THE STEWIE 1 Sneaker and sports blogs are celebrating the first women’s signature sneaker in over a decade. The pictures are being shared of the Quiet Fire version of the Stewie 1….
The Metcon 7 continues Nike’s foray into Crossfit with an upgrade in tech and some surprising small features that certainly make it one of the best training shoes on the market. The shoe features Hyperlift for squats, React cushioning for impact, a medial and lateral rubber wing to prevent abrasion and damaged to the shoe…
COMUNITYmade premium and custom shoes handmade locally in Los Angeles COMUNITYmade is located in Downtown Los Angeles. They are mission centered business that makes donations to charity with ever pair of sneakers ordered. The shoes are handmade when you order them by a shoe cobbler in L.A. The quality of the sneakers is amazing. These…
https://www.merrelltestlab.com Trail running isn’t an easy task and simply moving from 5K to Trail, isn’t straightforward. Most runners who find themselves in a rut from staring at the track surface or burned out on finding unique challenges when running on an off the sidewalk looking at the same houses through their neighborhoods will begin to…
The Flight School version of the Air Jordan 36 features an all-over graphic of quotes for things you’ll learn when you attend MJ’s Flight School. The sneaker also includes elements from the OG Jordan 6 like the lace cover and nods to the classic model.
Having first collaborated on the iconoclastic SST Ammonite shoe as part of the brand’s Catalyst for Change program in 2020, adidas Originals and MRBAILEY have come together once again Source: adidas Originals and MRBAILEY Announce their Collaborative Partnership In recent weeks Kanye has called out adidas for “stealing” his design ideas. The claim isn’t without…
Onitsuka Tiger Autumn Winter 2022 Collection コンセプトはShadow(陰影) Source: AUTUMN WINTER 2022 | Onitsuka Tiger Japan The layered, deconstructed utility look remains an aspect of fashion for brands trying to capture the essence of Japanese street culture. It would seem that the trend of Gorpcore would be fading, but this would imply that the Japanese care…
Source: VIN 001 Escalade-V Heats Up The Block At Barrett-Jackson On Friday Barrett-Jackson leads their first auction of the season with a charity car event. The auction was started with Mike Simons, chief engineer of the Cadillac Escalade dropping the gavel to begin the bidding. All proceeds from the auction benefitted the Center for Creative…
This version of the Jordan 1 Mid could have the nickname Mariners or Liberty as the color is perfect to rock with either team.
The Cloudstryk Fairbanks runs true to size. With, Suede Cotton, Stretch Mesh, Black Custom molded TPU lace system, Stryktec® midsole, Oval lace and black 2nd lace color Source: CLOUD STRYK / FAIRBANKS Easily one of the dopest sneakers to drop this year, The Cloudstryk Fairbanks arrives in a snowy Alaska color with black ice peeking…
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…
