The Last Original Sneaker Source: Red Ball Jets Converse Chuck Taylors are so iconic other brands that existed during that era have fallen victim to time and have had difficulty in regaining any prominence. PF Flyers was recently purchased, Pro-Keds have bounced around in licensing purgatory, but who is to say those brands would have…
adidas Women in Sport: https://news.adidas.com/american-football/adidas-creates-new-possibilities-for-women-in-sport-with-its-biggest-ever-commitment-to-innovation–/s/866bd72a-e669-4d6c-b01f-6e566d8f572b Under Armour Black History Month Collection 2022: https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/t/black-history-month/ I did this video to explain how Black history and the treatment of women historical concepts aren’t in black and white. The mistreatment and issues with race are recent and continue to take place, in some instances, intentionally and in others by…
The Zoom Freak 3 is loaded with details throughout the upper of the sneaker. There are birthdates, homage statements, logos, adinkra symbols… The abundance of info is backed by some classic Nike design elements as well. Nike Hyperfuse is at the toebox, Nike Zoom Air cushioning and this model features ripstop over a perforated underlay.
written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie From Michael Jordan to Billie Eilish, celebrities are known for their collaborations with brands, with sneakers producing some of the most iconic and must-have items. But which are the most successful? We’ve teamed up with eBay to analyze a seed list of 200 iconic celebrity sneaker collaborations to determine which…
Missed out on some kicks you wanted last year? Get another chance at ’em with 3 Days of Drops—a multi-day Nike App exclusive shopping event featuring a mix of new releases and coveted restocks of some of your favorite styles. Day 1: Dunks On 2.2 at 7AM PT, break away from the pack with Dunks…
written by Kaizen and Marina Plummer eBay’s study found that over one in five (22%) of 35 – 44 year olds believe that sneakers are the most important item in a closet. The versatility that comes with styling sneakers makes it no surprise that the majority of those from the capital hold them in high…
written by Kaizen and Marina Plummer As people’s love for sneakers continues to grow, so do their collections. On average, each American owns six pairs of sneakers. Interestingly, eBay’s study found that men have a larger sneaker collection than women. Women owned six pairs on average, while men owned one more on average at seven…
written by Kaizen and Marina Plummer Sneakers have become a staple item in our wardrobes, not only used for sport and fashion but even workwear now too. But which states have the biggest collections and what do our sneakers really say about our personality? eBay has surveyed over 2,000 Americans to find out what we really…
written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie From Instagram to TikTok, social media plays a huge part in the sneaker enthusiast community. But which pairs dominate social media as the most popular kicks? adidas Superstar is the most Instagrammable sneaker adidas Superstar is crowned the world’s most popular sneaker on Instagram with a whopping 4,266,951 hashtags for the…
written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie Flipping sneakers is an ever-growing trend with people making a living from buying and reselling footwear, and it’s no surprise with some pairs selling for tens of thousands of dollars. The make and model of the highest sneaker pairs sold on eBay include: Rank Brand Model Highest bid price sold…
written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie Price is a huge factor in people’s decisions when buying sneakers, but which pairs are the most affordable and most expensive? The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 takes the number one spot as the sneaker with the biggest wallet bite; selling for a whopping $372 per pair on average,…
written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie With the average man owning 12 pairs of shoes and the average woman owning a staggering 27 pairs, it’s safe to say that many of us are footwear obsessed. Sneakers are continuing to rise in popularity, as many opt to wear these on all occasions, ditching formal work shoes or a…
written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie When it comes to your sneaker game, one of the best feelings can be showing off the newest heat you’ve added to the collection. Whether you copped a limited release, or you wanted to show the world just how well you pulled off the latest trend, Instagram is the…
Nike lands on the moon with this version of the kid’s Foamposite One. The shoe features some cool graphics and details on the upper and the classic Foamposite shell arrives in a dust grey upper. It’s a concept that throws back to the Mars Landing and Big Bang sneakers from Nike.
The Noosa Tri13 is built for triathletes but crosses over into fitness and running routines equally as well. The shoe features a color shifting logo, graphics highlighting the Noosa Tri13 name and the distance for each event in an Ironman Triathlon.
Source: Surf Circle Vee drops 2-1-22 My first thought when looking at Circle Vee is the double stitch around the sneaker. I bought the Saucony RFG last year. I loved the look of the shoe, but it hurt my achilles tendon and on the sixth or seventh wear, my toe busted through the toebox. They’ve…
Source: Access to Sport I always revert back to my time as a high school assistant and head basketball coach to stress the importance of sport in the community, particular financially challenged communities. I can go back to my own childhood and how there were community centers everywhere as an example of how kids who…
The Jordan 1 Low Barcelona features the classic Air Jordan 7 prints from the 92 Olympics on the interior of this model. The vivid teal patent leather shines and the additional set of red shoestrings add a pop to an already colorful model from Jordan Brand. The gum outsole is a perfect accent for a…
The Liverpool FC Huarache has cues from the team’s jersey colors to an upgraded black Nike Sportswear box with the mythological Liver Bird logo. Removable swatches on the tongue and heel allow you to change the look of the shoe with the Liver Bird logo and YKWA (You’ll Never Walk Alone) slogan.
Originally posted on November 15th, 2021 – Source: All City Just Don x Foot Locker A few weeks ago I did a video on Foot Locker’s LCKR and Footaction’s Op Ed private label: Foot Locker’s Private Label Push Lacks Precision | Op-Ed Gallerie and LCKR Apparel In that video, I discussed that the roll out…
Doing my weekly retail dive and I ran across two store merchandising layouts that blew my mind. Unfortunately, I only took one picture, so I have to explain the other. I entered the mall and walked immediately to City Gear. The store carries a variety of streetwear labeled with the term “urban”, which is trade…
The Free Run remains one of the best shoes Nike has ever made. This new release of the neutral training shoe hits all of the marks it did when it was first release. The segmented, super flexible midsole, combines with a sock like fit, reinforced with Hyperfused underlays and suede overlays to give the shoe…
