My Body Took Me Here – Unlikely Hikers – Merrell Blog picture via UH When I originally began writing about Merrell footwear, I discovered a host of information about the brand. One of those things was that Merrell had released a number of sneakers created on a last designed specifically for women. The company had…
O.T.A Paris is an eco-responsible and sustainable unisex sneaker brand, using recycled tire for the sole. 1 recycled tire for 3 pairs produced. Formerly OTH Paris Source: SANSAHO I like O.T.A. for one reason. The company utilizes real, recycled tires for their outsoles. I think it’s one of the coolest ways to reclaim items that…
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. The 75th Anniversary of the NBA arrived with a variety of styles from the Nike’s classic footwear lineup. The shoes…
I received a press release from Red Ball Jets announcing their wholesale relationship with Fred Segal. While this could be overlooked as an expansion by RBJ to retail, it’s worth discussing as we continue to see other digitally native brands who opened their own doors but stayed away from wholesale in many instances. In today’s…
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The Air Force 1 Nike Athletic Club in GS sizing features a classic colorway. The interior is lined with heather grey sweater material and terry cloth on the back of the tongue, with a Varsity NAC patch at the heel.
Nike gives you plenty of opportunities to help fight climate change through your shopping choices. Source: How Nike Helps You Help the Planet There isn’t any secret that resale is getting more difficult to do. The Golden Goose isn’t done laying eggs, but the multitude of issues potential resellers face in a post-Covid environment are…
The Air Force 1 Nike Athletic Club in GS sizing features a classic colorway. The interior is lined with black sweater material and terry cloth on the back of the tongue, with a Varsity NAC patch at the heel.
The Air Jordan 3 Cardinal gets a jump up in price from 190 to 200. The shoe sports tumbled leather with a rich, red contrast and a gold, or light curry, Jumpman on the tongue. The classic details are all there, but the details for authenticating don’t include the QC Stamp as usual.
SV Sports is your one stop shop for sports gear, sportswear, novelties and more. Browse online today and get free shipping on $75+ orders! Source: Online Sporting Goods & Sportswear Store | SV Sports Under Armour is making a considerable effort to ramp up their activities in Youth Sports. I discussed this in a recent…
Source: Nike SNKRS. Release Dates & Launch Calendar The Month of Madness is in full swing! Shop your team’s collection and make sure you’re ready for the biggest dance of the year! Refresh your rotation with the hottest releases in the Nike App. Set up drop-day notifications so you always get a spot at launch.
Source: https://amzn.to/3CCRPSo In my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail, I recounted the story of a small chain in Mississippi that eventually sold to Jimmy Jazz. I explained how Nike’s CDO, now CDA, wasn’t something that was incidental. I recently talked about another small chain in this post:…
The Lebron Big Bang was once a coveted model from the height of Nike Basketball and their All-Star Weekend drops. Nike decided to retro the model and while it still captures all of the original elements, it doesn’t really feel the same. Nike has basically given up on delivering dope All Star Weekend sneakers primarily…
Serena Williams should have a signature sneaker. I understand that she is at the end of her career, but a fashion focused line from Serena should feature her signature on a sneaker designed specifically be her for women. If guys across different brands have signature shoes and they have accomplished anything other than making it…
Source: Shamrock Shadow 6000 Lucky you. Nothing like a St. Patrick’s Day Shadow 6000 arriving to (sham)rock your world. Whether your dancing jigs or chasing gold – the Shamrock Shadow 6000’s have you covered.
Matt Priest and Andy Polk interview me for episode #309 of Shoe-in-Show. The question is how resale is being shaped by the supply chain and by StockX becoming the dominant source in sneaker resale. Check out the entire episode here: https://shoeinshow.com/episode/309-chris-burns-lights-again/
The Air Max Dawn is Nike’s latest casual retro inspired lifestyle sneaker. It rings up at 110 and features a Max Air visible heel cushion that hearkens back to classic Air Max sneakers. At the end of this video, I noticed a striking resemblance to a shoe I made in 2013. My CG097II was designed…
Merrell Official: Top Rated Hiking Footwear & Outdoor Gear There are videos you’d love to see go viral. Often what tends to capture attention are trivial items, a cute puppy, a bad fall, violence, inappropriate behavior… these things seem to latch on to the psyche and everyone joins in to laugh and look. In the…
Welfare, bankruptcy, arrests, failed businesses, and more. In Book 1, How Sneakers Saved My Life, Trent rips the covers off and takes us on the roller-coaster ride that is his life. From the very first page of this riveting autobiography, the reader is given a front-row seat to the hard-knock life of Mr. Trent Out…
Today, adidas announces the appointment of Alasdhair Willis to Chief Creative Officer. The Chief Creative Officer is the lead within the adidas design community Source: Alasdhair Willis to Shape Future of adidas as Chief Creative Officer In December 2020 adidas set the sneaker culture and fashion world on fire with the announcement that they were…
Official Saucony site – Shop the full collection of Jay Ell Alexander LP and find what you’re looking for today. Free shipping on all orders! Source: Jay Ell Alexander – Explore More | Saucony It’s not surprising to see Saucony’s support of Black Girls Run. Saucony is under the same umbrella as Merrell with Wolverine…
Above is Rachel Cargle entrepreneur, author and philanthropic innovator. The Founder and CEO of The Loveland Group – an umbrella company which houses a collection of social ventures – The Great Unlearn – a self-paced, donation based learning community, The Great Unlearn for Young Learners – an online learning space for young folks launching in 2022, and Elizabeth’s bookshop…
