In June 2020, we launched our new project in Darwin, Bordeaux: a space to clean, repair, and collect old VEJA pairs and sneakers from other brands. Nadège, our in-store cobbler, thinks about it as “a repair service that meets a need people cannot imagine.” Circularity and sustainability are not the same although both are lumped…
Today, adidas unveils its latest product innovation designed to keep more menstruators in sport: the new TechFit Period Proof tights, featuring an absorbent layer to help protect against leaks when wo Source: PRODUCT INNOVATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP THOSE WHO MENSTRUATE STAY IN PLAY My daughter won the middle school high jump championship for the…
The Air Max Plus retro features the classic Tuned Air cushioning setup. Though it’s a long way from its performance days, the model is still one of the more popular of the Air Max lineup from the 90s.
Welcome Allyson Felix to the Athleta team. Allyson is one of the most decorated track & field athletes in US history & voice for equity in women’s sports. And, Athleta’s first sponsored athlete. It’s important to avoid hyperbole. Nike is fast approaching 50 billion through a strategic business plan. Athleta isn’t really a disruptive force…
Discover the Filling Pieces Mid Court Suede Beige at our website. Delivered free of charge to Europe, UK, USA & Canada. Source: Mid Court Suede Beige The most difficult aspect of creating beautiful footwear is finding an audience. The assumption is that the consumer won’t pay 292.00 for a pair of sneakers not tied to…
Source: https://ninetynineproducts.com/shop My household currently owns two pair of The Point sneakers. I’ve run in the shoe. Shopped for hours in the model. Walked three miles in The Point Chalk. My wife wears the Whiteboard. Both models were created to celebrate educators. The brand has flown under the radar, although the founder is one of…
From the streets to the stores, retail, resell, and more, StockX editorial has everything you need to know about this thing of ours. (pics from StockX) Source: Editorial Archives – StockX News The largest 3rd party platforms for sellers (sneakers primarily) are easily Amazon, eBay, and the fastest growing of the major channels, StockX. There…
PLAY COLLECTION Inspired by the glory days of 90s sport, we are proud to introduce our PLAY Capsule Collection, a curated selection of reimagined tennis essentials that highlights the groundbreaking era that easily transcended looks off the court. Source: Play Collection I’ve spoken often about how in the early 90s we would rock tennis gear…
While I could have spent time finding something negative to build a discussion around, I decided that this Juneteenth weekend was a good time to celebrate three sneaker companies making an effort to deliver opportunities to African-American creatives. Reebok’s Reconnect is a beautiful short film campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60vbaeIP8p4 The man behind the film: https://news.reebok.com/global/latest-news/all/reebok-unveils-first-look-at-new-brand-aesthetic-with-video-series-centered-on-sports-and-community/s/15336997-6326-410a-8199-7e58a19bdc0c K-Swiss’ Documentary…
The Tuned Air Max Plus revisits the classic 90s running shoe with the same design elements and cushioning that revolutionized footwear for the Swoosh. The TN logo has now become as recognizable as other classic Nike symbols. Variations of the logo pop up on VaporMax offerings and collabs. This all white is a staple for…
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Almost ten years ago a group of musicians began capitalizing on the viral moments on YouTube and other media outlets. The Gregory Brothers brought us the hilariousness of Antoine Dodson and Sweet Georgia Brown. All of these remixes led to a higher profile for the people featured and the words from the interviews and reviews…
Source: Golf Scott Stallings is featured in NOBULL’s latest campaign. This is intriguing as the golfer has chosen a non-traditional partner working with the squad at Just the Horns. NOBULL entered the marketplace with a focus on Crossfit and Fitness. The team made a direct line towards Reebok and the result has been very good….
The response to the top 10 alternatives to the Nike Air Force 1 was a surprise. The list has a few retweets and a lot of views on LinkedIn. I decided to go with a more premium white sneaker for this list. The CLAE Malone should be here, based on SRP, but was featured on…
Another of the Be True To Your School pack Dunks from 1985 returns for the Michigan State Spartans. The shoe is dressed in team green and white, but has a hit of orange on the insole. Maybe it’s for the basketball, but whatever it is, the shoe has been a major hit with sneaker culture…
Source: https://arch-usa.com/replacing-the-air-force-1-after-losing-a-nike-account/ In February 2021, I reported on Nike removing accounts from retailers. In that video I showed the Air Force 1 all white as one of the best-selling models of any shoe released. It’s common knowledge that almost everyone has a pair of Uptowns. The classic all white is a year-round staple, but as…
Source: Ultimatewaffle When the Ave Pro was launched, I thought it would transition the buyers who arrived to Vans, as the brand became a hot legacy option a few years ago, to newer Vans product. The Ave dropped in 2019 at the tail end of when the Yacht Club Old Skool and an abundance of…
Another sneaker designed by Tokyo based artist Mayumi Yamase. The shoe features swirls of paint and branding replaced by paint and embroidered swirls mimicking the paint concept of a garden. The box may be the best collector’s part of this recycled leather sneaker. It has the same paint swirls with a pink background. Affiliate ad…
Right now the internet is ablaze with videos and dialogue about Nike attaining a USPTO Trademark on the Air Jordan 1. After a bit of research, and a trip to the book SNKRLAW by Anand and Goldstein who broke down Trademarks in the seventh chapter of their book, there is a lot more than just…
Flyleather is one of Nike’s sustainability projects. The material is made from recycled and repurposed leather and the graphics are created Tokyo based artist Mayumi Yamase. Affiliate for eBay
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries. If High on the Hog was a museum, my wife and I walked into the room and were overwhelmed with the beauty. Cooking is art and the idea of elevated cuisine is often…
The Air Jordan 1 Mid GS arrives this spring in a season ready flavor of Tropical Twist.
