From the Innovation Department at Deckers, the K-ST 21 is a Major Evolution in Sneakers, Integrating New Carbon Bow Technology™ Suspension System for More Efficient and Enjoyable Motion Source: Meet the Future of Sneakers: The Deckers X Lab K-ST 21 I received a press release for the new K-ST 21. For the first time in…
The Air Jordan 1 Low arrives in a color designed to celebrate 2020 as an Olympic year. It didn’t work this way so this release along with other 1992 Dream Team inspired colors are hitting shelves without any marketing or discussion around the models. This pair has a slightly higher price because of the SE…
The Air Force 1 React features a drop in insole packed with React foam and Air cushion at the heel. It’s an update to a classic with a modern twist. Buy now on eBay Buy now on Amazon
UA’s Footwear Designer Reggie Wilson Shares What Went Into Designing Joel Embiid’s First Signature Shoe Source: Interview with UA Embiid One Designer Reggie Wilson I don’t work for Under Armour so I get to discuss the difficult aspects of launching a new signature model from the outside. What do I mean by difficult? Let me…
In December, I wanted to get a new pair of kicks, but I didn’t want to grab a recent release from a major brand. My reasoning was simple, I didn’t want what everyone else was wearing. I had rectified this issue previously by picking up a pair of Merrell Gridway Canvas. I still have that…
The Air Jordan 1 continues its Chuck Taylor styled release in every color imaginable with nods to classic High OG colorways. Here we get another spin on the Royal colorway. While it hasn’t hit crazy numbers on resale, the shoe is beginning to sell out everywhere and in GS sizes the numbers are 50 dollars…
The CO.JP site for Nike and Jordan Brand jumpstarted the international sneaker culture and on that site Tokyo exclusives dropped and streetwear for Nike in Japan was forever changed. To celebrate the early days of Co.JP Jordan Brand has dropped a premium retro 1 featuring some of the best materials on a 1 and an…
I didn’t have a lot of time to do this video so I shot it quickly on my phone to capture what I think is one of the best colorways I’ve seen on the 97. The lighting is bright here, but at the end I finally hit the best angle so you can see this…
Discover Susquehanna, a global quantitative trading firm built on a rigorous, analytical foundation in financial markets. https://sig.com One of the many issues in the sneaker industry is where information comes from. When a company captures point of sales data, that information derives from previous quarters and attempts to tell the story of retail in real…
Grape 5s… those two words equate to grail status for many in the sneaker community. Nike understands this so they have naturally decided to capitalize on the legacy of the white Grape 5 by reversing the materials completely and delivering a truly grape 5. This alternate version features suede and the classic reflective tongue with…
Source: Palmetto Slide I was going to start the week off with information and pictures of my custom that’s coming from Los Angeles, but instead I wanted to share this link to the premium slides COMUNITYmade is offering. The made in Downtown Los Angeles brand has crafted a slide looks buttery. The shoe can also…
The Air Jordan 4 has been redesigned to represent other classic Nike shoes before. This time, the Air Max 95 Neon classic colorway arrives on the Retro 4 and it doesn’t disappoint. Made with a premium suede that wraps around the midsole, the reflective heel and pops of Neon/Volt are perfect on this pair. What…
Source: NEW BALANCE AND KAWHI LEONARD LAUNCH FIRST COLORWAY OF THE KAWHI There are recent reports of NBA viewership being down and it’s being blamed on the proactive stance of the NBA on social justice issues. That could be a factor, but to be honest I don’t think it is. The NBA has been growing…
The Air Jordan 14 gets a Toro remake for 2020 with this gym red version in GS sizing. The 14 was the last model worn by MJ with the Bulls. This colorway never appeared on his feet, but the inspiration is obvious. Buy now on eBay
Derived from the word ameliorate, meaning to “make better,” our mission is to empower every person to be their best, enjoy life, and love the journey! Source: https://www.bemelio.com/ I had the chance last week to sit down with David Seeney of Melio. At one point I worked with David when he ran the site Sneaker…
The CLOT Air Jordan 1 Mid was created for the 2019 Fearless Pack from Jordan Brand. The shoe captures the essence of Chinese tapestry and embroidery. The all white shoe is a shimmering fabric with characters all over. The Swoosh is a gradient but unlike most shoes the gradient fade is due to embroidery. The…
Here is the link for the original article on the Puma Xetic: PUMA & MIT Lab Introduce XETIC Cushioning and it Reminds Me of My 3 Displacement Tech Puma has been rolling out a new cushioning technology named Puma Xetic. August 11th, the company issued a press release featuring video and pictures. It was an…
The Air Jordan 1 Pink Quartz is not an SE, but with tumbled leather, it could be. If this was a High OG it would easily hit 3-600 a pair. At the end of this video I post what I sold the shoes for and how much this model has increased in resale. I think…
I’m sure you are going to read this in DJ Khalid’s voice… another one. Jordan Brand has made sure to Amplify the Jordan 1 in every style in the last few years. This is another variation on the classic Chicago colorway of the High OG. The colorblocking here gives the shoe a bit of that…
Custom Shoe Consultation can be found on COMUNITYmade’s website: https://www.comunitymade.com/ I’m finally back with Product Manager, Noah, after the COVID-19 quarantine, COMUNITYmade has returned to their shop, but not without a variety of complications and unfortunate issues. The store was broken into during the quarantine and some employees actually contracted the virus. Everyone has recovered…
The Air Jordan 1 Mid is redesigned for the ladies with this colorful entry that calls to mind immediately the Fearless pack. In particular, The Blue the Great model which featured different primary colors selected by the artist. This version is just as premium, with not only a variety of colors, but materials. There is…
Show The Daily, Ep Protesting Her Own Employer – Aug 14, 2020 Source: The Daily: Protesting Her Own Employer on Apple Podcasts This is one of the first times I’ve seen an employee go on record and in essence “fall on the sword” to bring attention to issues at The Three Stripes or at any…
