While you know arch as a discussion site for the sneaker industry, arch is also a media company with a small record label, video and photography services. Our connection to the sneaker industry inspires us to work with musicians, brands and labels to create an opportunity for the promotion of apparel companies and the artists….
The Nike x COMME des GARÇONS Air Force 1 Mid releases October 23 at COMME des GARÇONS and Dover Street Market stores and online at DSM E-SHOPs. Source: Nike COMME des GARCONS Air Force 1 Mid Official Launch Details I’m leading this story with the CDG Air Force 1, but it isn’t the focus outside…
The Star Wars collection was not well received. In my visits to stores I’ve found both the Princess Leia and Yoda on sale at over 50% off SRP. While adidas has corrected their momentum with some of their newer releases like the Toy Story, the brand should definitely consider their collaborative efforts a bit more…
Source: FILA Celebrates “A Most Beautiful Thing” With Custom Tennis 88 Sneaker and Tee I recently wrote a post on Fila and their sponsorship of the project “A Most Beautiful Thing“. I was interested in the project because the story is a new branch in the discussion of sports and African-Americans. I had never heard…
adidas has bounced back with one of the cutest NMDs to release. The Three Stripes partnered with Pixar to produce the Woody – Toy Story NMD and it is perfectly executed. From the cow print midsole, to brown rope laces with hits of yellow, red and blue on the upper, the shoe also arrives in…
Sell with total confidence. (pic via eBay) Source: eBay Authenticity Guarantee for Sneakers I’ve written extensively about StockX on this site and in two books. StockX was built on the flaws of Amazon and eBay and as the company continues to develop (it’s only 4 years old), the site has already usurped eBay as the…
First, I think Dame Lillard is one of the top ten players in the NBA and adidas should be working much harder to capitalize on his multitalented life. Second, I get pissed off at the end of this video because adidas QC is not very focused on the details. I would prefer a brand not…
Nebula White Black Red Source: Men’s Nebula White Black Red I have to admit that I have these and they feel fantastic. The shoe is super light and looks great on-foot. I’ll be posting a videos of these later. You can take a look by clicking the link above. Here are few pics of the…
Source: https://www.adidas.com/us/donovan_mitchell One of the best things about how sneaker stores used to look, used to be the visual merchandising. Before I even understood the power of the visuals placed around merchandise in a store, before I understood the power of print magazine ads featuring Chauncey, Tim Duncan, and T-Mac, as a head coach, I…
The Pharrell adidas line has more traction on the international market than on the North American market. At one point, a Pharrell HU meant an immediate sell out for adidas. Starting with the Tennis HU, Pharrell’s releases have sat on shelves and become discount models. The Tennis HU was a 100 dollar shoe that dropped…
The Women’s Air Jordan 11 Retro Low arrives with a leather and patent leather upper and the bold move of replacing the black patent leather with a Concord wrap and the classic milky outsole. I do a complete breakdown of items to check on your pair to make sure they are legit. Buy now on…
The Air Vapormax 2020 Flyknit arrives with a new purpose. The shoe is a Move Towards Zero, Nike’s sustainability mission that attempts to take the sneaker giant towards a Zero Carbon Footprint. This is an immense task for a company that produces so many shoes each year. The cost of this shoe is prohibitive for…
Merging two of the CASBIA’s iconic styles, this sneaker-hardsole crossbreed reimagines what it means to dress out. Paneled Italian leather is hand-fitted to a derby sole made from the brand’s proprietary rubber compound. MADE IN ITALY Key Features- Full grain Italian calf leather- Custom cold-molded sole system made of recycled material- Splash-proof construction Source: Uniform Veloce…
This is part 1 of 2 for the Vapormax 2020 Flyknit featuring the men’s and women’s version of the latest release of Vapormax from Nike. The shoe features a FastFit lacing system and the model is a part of Nike’s Sustainability initiative, ‘Move to Zero’. It’s definitely needed as Nike produces more shoes than any…
Source: All Collaborations I was in a sneaker store a few days ago and one of the sales leads asked me why I hardly wear Jordans, although I buy so many shoes. He was looking at my COMUNITYmade City Discovery custom shoe and in so many words he said, “you don’t dress like an old…
True to size Premium nappy suede upper Reflective underlay details Vintage nylon tongue and collar mesh Nylon speed lacing system Silver metal eyelid White Stryktec midsole with color pop pods Soft velvet lycra lining Vanilla rubber botton Bioval lace 40mm nylon heel pull Source: ARIES / EARTH GREY As I continue to look at alternatives…
The Nike Pegasus Trail 2 has been updated to feature React cushioning. Creating a stylish, performance option for running off road. Buy now on eBay
Source: WESTSIDER COMUNITYmade has become a staple in my closet with their handcrafted in Downtown Los Angeles footwear. The company utilizes a sustainable approach to crafting their releases. They utilize a pre-order approach that only takes a few weeks for your footwear to arrive. But when they get to you, the craftsmanship is well worth…
Women’s Bravo Shearling White Source: Women’s Bravo Shearling White Source: Women’s Capo Shearling Natural Leaves falling and days are shorter, we aren’t able to leave the house like we did in 2019, but we are still taking walks and getting out on the trails to get a break from the daily routine. Brands are beginning…
The LeBron 17 arrived in this bold white and black colorway and I’ve labeled it the Sheriff. On the insole is a badge and I think it means that there is a new sheriff in town for Los Angeles. The shoe features a perforated upper with woven mesh and hits of gold throughout the upper….
The KD13 Home colorway looks like confetti on the outsole and around the color of the shoe. The upper is primarily a ripstop with crosshatched lines creating a grid. The shoe features a full length air strobel with Zoom at the forefoot and a double stacked unit in the heel. Buy on eBay Buy on…
Features include Jetlon SuperCritical , high-rebound foam A Vibram light , high-abrasion, 4 part rubber outsole A breathable but firm capo pattern mono-mesh upper 3M defective details on eyerow 7mm Drop , 18mm forefoot and 25mm heel stack Source: Specter Super Critical The team at Brandblack may be the most productive company in footwear,…
