The UltraBoost arrives in a City Pack just in time for the Olympics… that’s if the world wasn’t shut down and the Olympics were actually happening right now. As it stands we may not get an Olympics until 2021. This Sydney version features a bright yellow and green with Sydney printed on the fused lateral…
My want to be an emcee days are far behind me, although I did make an appearance on my son’s recent album. That wasn’t my choice… the song was supposed to be a demo, but he took it and put it on his album, smh. I might as well share it since it makes for…
Source: Cole Haan Overtake and Outpace My household owns a combined 20+ pair of Cole Haan… many of them no longer see the light of day. When I was teaching and doing guest lectures I dressed in more fashion centered apparel. Over the last 5 years my Lunargrands and Grand.Os shoes saw less time on-foot….
The UltraBoost DNA recaptures the heritage of the original UB with updated materials. This model features suede for a more traditional runner look with Primeknit that has an undyed look. The Torsion system is in place to provide a stiffer ride and Boost gives each footfall a soft, but firm enough feel to do a…
I’ve made a number of predictions on this channel and being correct isn’t often a good thing. This is not a prediction, but it’s a hypothesis. The goal is to engage in dialogue about what is happening within sneaker retail. This isn’t a case of something only taking place at one chain. I’ve begun going…
The NMD Xeno Pack wasn’t officially labeled as such. One model has come to be known as the Goodbye Gravity and the other is labeled as Xeno. The Xeno concept is highlighted by a reflective, chameleon like shifting color blocking. These two shoes differ slightly upon first glance, but with a closer inspection the Xeno…
Source: A Kid from Coney Island | Watch Now Gil Scott-Heron once sang Guan Guan Co on the combined track for The Bottle on his album Winter in America. Guan Guan Co is an “African concept paying homage to the snake because of the ability for the snake to shed its skin and to be…
The NMD remains one of adidas’ best selling sneakers. While there have been other versions of the modern classic, the R1 remains the best selling version for its simple design aesthetic. This triple black version features painted Boost on the midsole and underfoot as well creating a true all black version of the lifestyle trainer….
The Yeezy Zyon dropped a week ago. The shoe remains one of the most difficult models to authenticate as the Primeknit on every model is slightly different. This pair came from Hibbett Sports with paperwork which made the verification process easier, but adidas has to come with some identifiers to limit the amount of fake…
Under Armour Welcomes WNBA Star Rookies Bella Alarie, Kaila Charles and Tyasha Harris to Elite Roster (The Dallas Wings landed Ty Harris (above) at no.7 in the draft, a pass-first point guard that steadily increased her scoring each season. She finished her senior season with 12 points per game to go alongside an impressive 5.7…
Number 33 Source: N33 x COMUNITYmade We developed this model in collaboration with Nº33 founder Justin Eldridge to bring some flavor to golf and supreme comfort to your game. Great brands bring out the best in each other and we are both committed to building community so – game on! This is a limited edition model….
The United by Sneakers Collection from adidas features shoes for Los Angeles, Berlin, Tokyo and this pair for Mexico City. The shoe features color Boost in the national colors of Mexico and the trademarks are in Spanish. The V2 has been updated with more structure and support in the upper when compared to the original…
Times may change but dreams never waver. We support and understand the decision made now, so we can come back stronger later. Keep the torch burning. We’ll see you in 2021. Source: READY FOR SPORT: WHAT’S ONE MORE When I developed Niche Out as a concept it was to sit down with brands to move…
The Shadow remains one of the coolest Air Force 1s to hit the market. The lightweight platform model gives women the option of rocking forces without the weight of the original. This pair has elements of Sacai design and stands out with double branding all over the upper and pops of patent leather. Buy on…
“We, as African-Americans, are the trendsetters … There would be no Nike and none of these brands if it wasn’t for us setting the trends… How is it possible that in most major cities in America, there is no African-American retailer that has a Nike account? How is that possible?” Source: Kickin’ Facts | Black…
The Air Max 200 has been a miss for Nike in terms of sell through. The shoe is a really nice model and one of the cheapest in the Air Max category for new releases, but its boxy, bulky look undercuts the actual lightweight feel of the cushioned lifestyle model. It is going on sale…
The leadership changes, combined with a strategic alignment of NIKE’s operating model against the CDA, will create even greater focus and agility that will be enabled by a nimbler, flatter organization in service of consumers. Source: Nike Senior Leadership Changes Consumer Direct Acceleration I’m writing this post for two reasons: Matt Kish of the Portland…
Source: Timberland’s Pillars for Community Service Two weeks ago, I wrote a scathing post on Timberland. My frustration stemmed from Timberland’s apparent lack of support for their positions on social injustice and their lack of support for the Black community when they are one of the few outdoor brands who has consistently benefited from the…
The React Presto is one of the most comfortable shoes Nike has made. The ample React cushion and the sock like fit, make it easy to slip on get going. The hits of amoeba-like rubber on the outsole give just enough grip to feel secure when walking. This is not a training shoe, but can…
The LeBron 17 arrives in an homage to Nike’s FORCE Basketball series from the 90s. The Command Force was worn in White Men Can’t Jump and David Robinson and Charles Barkley had signatures in the line. The shoe was a sturdy pair with Max Air cushioning and the LeBron 17 follows in that line and…
There has been a lot of talk about increasing diversity at Sneaker Companies. That conversation tends to be around design. There are an abundance of opportunities in the industry. Job availability at this time may be limited because of COVID-19, but you need to be aware of what is out there. Here is a list…
The LeBron 17 Low arrives just in time for the season reboot inside of the bubble. The shoe features a perforated leather and woven upper. Like all of the 17 lows the difference in design arrives on the insole. This pair shows the name LEBRON JAMES in the same font as the classic Lakers logo….
