This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: The 2021 version of the Jordan 5 Retro Oreo gets a new nickname, Moonlight. It’s the same model…
Official Merrell site – Shop the full collection of Merrell ReTread and find what you’re looking for today. Free shipping on all orders! Source: Merrell ReTread | Merrell I know the picture above looks like some hyped collection of injection molded footwear. I can see sneakerheads clicking to find those kicks. Someone is like, “I…
Source: New Balance Debuts Footwear Collection that Meets the Brand’s Green Leaf Standard Environmentally responsible programs are in fashion, but what do they really mean? Nike’s Move to Zero, adidas’ Made to be Remade, are all well-meaning programs needed because every footwear company producing endless SKUs are contributing to increases in greenhouse gases. Each new…
At 53 seconds of this video and at 1:59 of the video there are true homages to the culture of Hip-Hop and sneakers. Sneaker Culture rose at the height of the golden era of Hip-Hop. Jordans were a staple, but closets used to be filled with a variety of brands. At 2:50 another sneaker and…
Source: Barneys New York and FILA Debut Limited-Edition Footwear Collection I have to immediately reference my continued issue with FILA’s U.S. strategy. Right now FILA has collabs with Brooks Brothers, KROST and Apt.4B. The sneakers and apparel are upscale and places FILA back into a realm where they were once affiliated with dope boys who…
Made with MIRUM® Source: Made with MIRUM® USA The use of the word “take” is intentional. While MIRUM® is available for companies to utilize in the journey towards more sustainably made, eco-friendly sneakers, Allbirds announced their connection to NFW in 2021: Allbirds’ 2 Million Dollar Investment for Mirum™ Shouldn’t be the Focus, NFW Inc. Should…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: This version of the Blazer is labeled the Dance. Since it is arriving around the time of the…
Note: This post is an update to yesterday’s discussion where I incorrectly listed Aliyah Boston’s sneakers as the Havoc 3s. The sneaker worn by Boston was the UA Breakthru 2, a shoe designed for women hoopers by women. Women’s UA Flow Breakthru 2 Basketball Shoes | Under Armour A synapse is important. One misfire and…
There is a lot happening on the business side of things in the sneaker industry. Today two announcements hit. SoleSavy a sneaker startup dedicated to finding sneaker fans kicks at retail instead of resale via a membership, announced that their new private label sneaker is on the way. The shoe is designed by Gemo Wong…
If you missed yesterday’s championship game, I live tweeted the entire event with my thoughts as South Carolina put on a masterclass in defense and execution. #NCAAWBB The women’s championship game streaming on Hulu has angles so good it’s like being courtside. The Gamecocks are smashing right now. UConn looks outclassed. It looks like Under…
Visit Birkenstock: https://www.birkenstock.com/us I decided to get a pair of the Birkenstock Arizona Soft Bed sandals for my daughter who is a middle school track and field athlete. She recently suffered a foot strain. The cause was overuse, but the more important reason for her injury was incorrect running form. When these things are added…
One of the primary methods of increasing the visibility of a listing on eBay is displaying a product with free shipping. On StockX the seller doesn’t pay shipping, my prediction is this will change in the very near future. Businesses, in response to Amazon’s long-standing policies which have shaped all of e-commerce, all offer some…
Check out Trent’s books on Amazon: How Sneakers Saved My Life: https://amzn.to/34tdUGj How Sneakers Ruined My Life: https://amzn.to/3CCRPSo In this long interview I dive into 10 Questions with Trent the founder of Exclucity and the author of a memoir and business book series that opens the door to how both Nike and adidas’ moves to…
The Men’s VECTIV™ Escape I FUTURELIGHT™ Shoes leverage the forward propulsion of VECTIV™ and breathable-waterproof FUTURELIGHT™ for light, versatile shoes that’ll take your exploration to new heights. Source: Men’s VECTIV Escape I FUTURELIGHT™ | The North Face The constant collabs have taken TNF into the hype category, but the company continues to rollout one of…
The time it takes for me to choose a pair of sneakers every day, although I don’t work with anyone and my sneakers aren’t even seen, is ridiculous. I love my shoes. I have the benefit of having gone through my brand phases with adidas and Nike. I even have my favorite Jordans, but as…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: Vin Baker was one of the first Jordan Brand NBA Athletes. Before he earned his “Vindicate” Jordan, he…
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design is partnering with Wolverine Worldwide – Merrell, Keds, Saucony, Sperry, & Wolverine – to help people reimagine the great outdoors. In this hands-on class experience, aspiring designers will learn the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the industry. Source: Apply – Welcome to Pensole Lewis College DETAILS…
Today, adidas will become the first major sports brand to enact a wide-sweeping, equitable and inclusive Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) network for student-athletes. Tied to this year’s 50th anniversary of Title IX, the new program will be laser focused on achieving an enduring goal from the brand: creating a more equitable future in sport. Source: Imagining A More…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: I’m not sure if Kevin McHale rocked Nike when he played with the Celtics, but I seem to…
This March, KARHU puts the spotlight on our mascot—the legendary Finnish Sportsbear, with the introduction of the Mascot Pack. This carefully curated collection is a celebration of KARHU’s very own bear, the symbol that adorns each of our shoes and by which we are known in the world of sport and fashion. Source: THE MASCOT…
In a recent video on social media a person filled their car tank (there have been countless memes and videos of visits to the gas station), and the total was $105.00 dollars. Gas, at an average of $4.14, has caused shipping prices to increase, but while I thought it wouldn’t affect sneaker sales, it appears…
This video is sponsored by https://sneakerimpact.com To recycle your slightly used kicks. Free up space without having to go through the stress of trying to pack and ship or resale those sneakers you’ve stopped wearing. Sneaker Details: The Air Trainer 1, aka John Gotty’s favorite pair, is a classic that marked Nike’s creation of a…
