I could probably post an Air Force 1 video every day of the year. Nike rolls these pairs out so quickly that you would think they would run out of concepts, they don’t. This version features a suede, canvas and ripstop upper in a subtle grey and indigo colorway. The Swoosh is ventilated with…
In chapter one of my book “Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense…” I state: Sneaker culture has become mainstream. A quick search online garners report after report on reselling sneakers and articles on how athleisure is driving fashion. One look at the income of major sneaker companies now vs the year 2000 and there is a direct…
If you’ve visited this site, or read my quote in a recent Baltimore Sun news article, I think Under Armour has turned the corner towards becoming a leaner, smarter sportswear company. The recovery won’t arrive without a lot of pain via layoffs and a slow journey to learning what works long term, but the signs…
There have been consistent discussions around the problems of a toxic workplace at Complex. I’m not the person to speak on this aspect as I have never been attached to the company and my connections in the industry tend to be on the business side. However, one of the people who I feel is an…
Social media and websites for Adam Port: https://adamport.com/ https://www.instagram.com/artofadamport/ https://youtube.com/artofadamport https://twitter.com/@artofadamport A few weeks ago I did an unrolling and framing of my print from Adam Port. The views haven’t been crazy and it showed me that my appreciation for art and sneaker culture is a bit different than most people. This probably stems from…
Brandblack works to find a natural harmony between technology and humanity through our products. Source: We Are the Exception to The Expected I wrote a new business plan last week. I’ve written countless business plans over the years. I’ve taught business writing at Park University, so I’m good at writing a plan quickly. The problem…
The double trademark Air Force 1 is a really clean shoe. Utilizing a mostly white backdrop and black highlights, the shoe places an additional midsole AIR trademark at the lower heel and then places the registered trademark usually found on the back of the tongue tag up the tongue of the shoe as a part…
Source: https://about.underarmour.com/news/2020/09/under-armour-creates-ready-for-anything I had a long conversation with Sneaker Box Podcast Founder Rashone Bryant about Under Armour. He had strong feelings about a post where I stated that this is a different Under Armour than the previous years. He explained that Under Armour has almost always “got it right” but they’ve never found the right combination …
The Air Force 1 arrives in a basic white with black Swoosh. Buy now on eBay
The Air Force 1 has been around for 30 years. It’s a shoe that has remained a great seller for the Swoosh and it’s understandable. It’s the only design that caters to both premium and general release formats with subtle changes in materials. This pair comes in the Remix pack from Nike which includes the…
Sold out Jetlon SuperCritical , high-rebound foam . Vibram light , high-abrasion, 4 part rubber outsole Breathable ,monofilament upper with fused TPU structural support “web” 7mm Drop , 18mm forefoot and 25mm heel stack Sits low in ankle with an ultra soft tongue and interior Tarantula fits true to size Source: Tarantula Brandblack Opens the…
I didn’t really dive into a lot of the terms for marketing and I didn’t write a script for this video. I was in a YouTube rabbit hole last night watching music videos, and remembered that a few weeks ago I saw the Drake video and thought, “This is one big Nike ad.” The video…
Song used in the video: D. Original by Jeru the Damaja Jeru on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeruthedamaja Jeru’s website to shop merch: https://jeruthedamajastore.com/ Jeru on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGAogciBoFztW0nCI14Yy-g Stream the music you love, buy the music you love, but more important support the artists you admire by buying merch. Think about this, Jeru has been dropping gems since…
The Air Force 1 is a classic and the best selling shoe for Nike. It’s a low cost product that is a staple of fashion from NYC to Baltimore to ever state in the South. This version is an elevated option arriving in the black premium Nike box. The Daisy features a well constructed waxed…
Create your dream shoes and make your very own footwear from scratch in our interactive workshop! Source: 4-Day Shoemaking Workshop As shops begin to open after quarantine, brands are developing entertaining, educational and stylish opportunities for connecting with the consumer. Actually, not all brands are doing these things, but COMUNITYmade is. As you know, if…
The rush of LeBron 17 Lows have led to serious discounting at retail. That’s a good thing for fans of the King. While this pair isn’t exactly suited for a Lakers jersey, it is one of the cooler colors and it has an interesting blend of materials. Buy now on eBay Buy now on Amazon
The Agility Synthesis X Honey Stinger Source: Collections – Honey Stinger | Merrell Merrell has become a favorite of mine. The company typically registers with me via their non-marketing campaigns where they have shined a light on a diverse selection of endorsers and athletes. I very rarely drop a post on the company when it…
BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 22, 2020 — NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2021 financial results for its first quarter ended August 31, 2020. Source: NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2021 First Quarter Results Typically, a company built on growth losing a percentage would cause worry. I’ve been stating since 2015 that Nike’s move towards DTC would…
The LeBron 18 is dropping this month, the NBA Season is still going thanks to COVID-19 and the LeBron 17 released in 20 colorways in one month because the releases schedule was messed up because of the quarantine. This means that you can get a shoe that just dropped at almost half off at some…
Source: Reebok and JJ Watt Debut the JJ IV Training Shoe Actually, it isn’t really unlikely. Reebok took the time to drop sections of an interview between Allen Iverson and JJ Watt. On the surface, Watt and AI have very little in common. JJ Watt isn’t exactly a rabble rouser who pushed the envelope of…
The LeBron 17 Low arrived late due to problems with COVID-19. The late arrival didn’t hinder the sell through however. The LeBron low is almost always a clearance store shoe that rarely sells at retail. Not since the Sprite LeBron low 8, 9, and 10 have any of the LeBron models made anyone excited. Nike…
The classic Killshot is a tennis shoe that has been relaunched for the casual crew. The classic suede and leather, simple model is an elegant, low cost option for those looking for something basic that can be elevated or dressed down. With this model in sail with a gum outsole, you could use for skating,…
