The Vapormax 2020 features a Flyease lacing system that is very similar to the Kobe FastFit and the Jordan 33 lacing systems. To loosen the shoe, simply pull the tongue pull tab which releases the ratchet system. To tighten, pull the heel loop and the shoe tightens to your comfort level. The 2020 also is…
Created in conjunction with SEAQUAL™, the organization dedicated to upcycling marine plastic into high-quality products,we are proud to introduce an eco-minded update to the Bradley Knit. Source: CLAE x SEAQUAL Instead of spending time delivering my own thoughts about Clae’s latest collection, I’ll share the information directly from the team: We are all aware of…
The City Pack from Nike features the Taxi 95 for NYC and The LA version of the Air Max 97. This all red version represents Chi-Town, Chicago. The shoe features an array of reds, with a CHI tag attached at the collar of the shoe. There is also a CHI logo on the insole.
The company “believes this strategic decision will enable it to better serve its consumers in a post-COVID marketplace.” Source: Foot Locker Plans to Close Majority of Its Footaction Stores In my recent report, I wrote these paragraphs: If this Champs Wall is an Indication of Foot Locker’s Upcoming Q1 2021 Earnings … In a recent…
Comfortable shoes for everyday, made from recycled and up-cycled materials. Our Bloom Algae shoes clean up to 30L of water. One product sold = One tree Planted. Source: Heyfolks: It’s a Good Day! Conscious Comfort Shoes In 2019 I drove down to Meridian, Mississippi for one reason, I wanted to learn about algae. The beaches…
This women’s version of the Jordan 1 Mid features a more premium build. The shoe has a nubuck upper and the Swoosh is distressed to create a subtle color blocking that is really beautiful, but also edgy with the bold, black stripe. The plum Jumpman is nicely contrasted with a soft rose color to create…
In the 1920s, Finland’s Karhu became an official equipment provider to all Olympic Games. We uncovered a 1939 catalogue photo of an actual Karhu Olympic installation, which featured athletic equipment, such as javelins and discuses, used during the decathlon. Historically named the “All-Around” Source: ALL-AROUND As the Olympics draw closer after its hiatus in 2020,…
I’m sure someone clicked this looking to see if Under Armour dropped a sneaker that sold out faster than a Jordan, or if UA dropped a rival sneaker that just shot beyond Yeezy sales, but that’s not where Under Armour just beat the rest of the field of top sneaker companies. Under Armour just made…
Source: Natural Fiber Welding Blog There are opportunities in business that only a select few get to be a part of: being a founder of Google, or the first employee, being in the dorm room when Facebook was born, and knowing the really awkward host of Saturday Night Live a few weeks back when he…
The Air Jordan 1 arrives in another Bulls styled colorway that also captures a bit of that tuxedo vibe. The shoe features a primarily black upper with hits of white at the toe and collar and a pop of red on the Swoosh. If you’re a fan of the Atlanta Falcons, Bulls, or any team…
Men’s Specter SC 2.0 Basic Black Source: Men’s Specter SC 2.0 Black Brandblack is one of my favorite brands, but this review is damning and I can’t not share it: I do have to admit, I have four pair of Brandblacks. One ran small, the other two gave me a wierd feeling in my foot…
Shop The Official Clearweather Store For The Latest Clearweather Shoes, Apparel & Gear. Featuring The Latest Clearweather Sneaker Drop Every Friday And The Newest Clearweather Skateboarding collection. Find The Pair That Fits You Best. Free Shipping On All Domestic Orders Over $225. Source: Clearweather® Official Site – Shop The Latest From Clearweather Clearweather hasn’t dropped…
Buy my books on business and the sneaker industry: https://arch-usa.com/shop/ StockX recently attained a 3.8Billion dollar valuation from their latest funding round. It’s becoming obvious the company is going to have to IPO soon. It’s now too expensive to be acquired by another major marketplace like eBay and the value is approaching the same level…
https://coddi.co/ If you’ve ever thought about creating your own brand and you’ve found yourself asking questions to people like me or those of who have been in the industry for a long time, take anything we say as additional information for you to consider, but don’t take it as law. I would tell a startup…
Saucony has created the most sustainable shoe on the market. Between the technical approach to creating a shoe that has a very small carbon footprint and is built from materials that will breakdown naturally over time, they managed to make a shoe that looks better than almost every shoe created by brands looking to capture…
Over the years, we’ve cooked up some memorable styles with the team at SeaVees. Source: Taylor Stitch x SeaVees This morning I left a comment on LinkedIn about sneaker culture. I know that the world of sneakers has been shaped considerably by Hip-Hop and Black culture, but I also realize the shape of everything shifts…
Another version of the bred colorway in this Air Jordan 1 Low GS. The toebox has a more tumbled leather and the Jordan Wings logo at the heel looks great.
If you’ve ever wanted to know why sneaker culture gets discounted where it matters the most, it’s because of the artificial hype created by limited release products and consumers who covet only what they can’t have. It would appear that you could replace sneaker culture with any form of art or product, but the reality…
adidas and Allbirds combined on a conference call to explain their collaborative effort. Following the call, there was kind of a Q&A, but not really. In the discussion we heard a series of talking points about the collab, but questions in the chat went unanswered for the most part. One of the most frustrating things…
Nike reported an 11% revenue decline in its North American segment due to supply chain bottlenecks caused by global container shortages and U.S. port congestion. Source: Nike Misses Revenue Mark As Covid-19 Bottlenecks Continue To Plague Retail Brands One in-store visit and one picture does not provide proof of Rose’s discussion on Nike’s supply chain…
For the launch of his new signature shoe, the Why Not? Zer0.4, Russell Westbrook and Jordan Brand commissioned six talented artists to create pieces inspired… Source: Russell Westbrook Elevates Two More Artists With The Why Not? Zer0.4. air.jordan.com This isn’t a detailed post on the Why Not? Zer0.4. It’s a celebration of the colorways dropping….
The Vapormax Plus arrives as a part of the Live Together, Play Together pack which was a homage to a Spike Lee commercial for the streetball Air Raid in the early 90s. The Plus features a gradient color shift from toe to heel and the red, black and green tongue with the classic VM in…
