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…
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…
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,…
Source: CASBIA I’ve admired CASBIA from across the waters for a while now. I haven’t pulled the trigger, but I’m awfully close. As a matter of fact, CLAE, CASBIA, Clearweather, COMUNITYmade and Brandblack are pushing me to reconsider my concept of sneaker retail and whether a shop can survive without Nike. These smaller brands utilize…
(FILA North America) – FILA is excited to announce the release of three women’s Grant Hill 1 sneakers, exclusively available on FILA.com. Source: FILA Introduces its Iconic Grant Hill 1 Silhouette in Women’s Sizes Just in time to help the ladies get ready for their winter apparel, Fila is dropping women’s sizes in the classic…
Hailing from East New York, Brooklyn, AZ debuted in the rap scene in 1994 with his stellar guest verse on Nas’ landmark debut Illmatic. Following an intense bidding war created by the verse, AZ released his own classic debut the following fall, Doe or Die, on October 10, 1995. Featuring the platinum hit single “Sugar…
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…
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…
Art of the Sole by Adam Port: https://adamport.com/art-of-the-sole/ Frame It Now: https://www.frameitnowinc.com/ Photorealism artist Adam Port is finally rolling out the prints from the Art of the Sole Collection. I have print 5 of 9 of the Air Jordan 1 High OG, signed by Adam. In this video I visit Memphis’ Frame It Now to…
Source: FILA Becomes the Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of “A Most Beautiful Thing” Film Documentaries are almost always undermarketed and targeted to a specific audience, which limits the reach of the content. A story about rowing wouldn’t typically hit my radar at all. A story about rowing, in Chicago, with African-Americans? This undoubtedly captured…
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….
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…
Source: Men’s Traction LE – Golf I’ve been trying to stress the importance for brands to utilize a strategy I developed named Niche-Out. The concept is simple and while I developed this term, it’s understood by anyone who has worked in any industry, in order to grab marketshare, do one thing very well and…
CLAE Footwear. Shop modern silhouettes that emphasize uncommon comfort and versatility for today’s active lifestyle. Source: CLAE I’ve owned two different sneaker companies. While operating those brands, I had to navigate the deep waters where marketshare was almost impossible to attain. I’ve written reports on Facebook ads, Amazon ads and various strategies utilized to get…
Brandblack works to find a natural harmony between technology and humanity through our products. Source: MEN I’m not an Instagram person. I do understand that discovery takes place on the platform, but I’m also a realist on how people shop and buy. While IG is great for branding, without a sales funnel it’s basically a…
THE COURT 683. OUR MOST RESPONSIBLE SHOE TO-DATE. Source: Court 683 While every other sneaker site is hype about Yeezy and Gap forming a partnership, I’m excited that brands are beginning to look towards providing more sustainable options in their sneaker lines. Filling Pieces, who I recently celebrated on a post about diversity with Anta:…
As New York City enters Phase 2, George Billis Gallery will now be offering private viewings for Art of the Sole. Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm 525 W 26th St, New York, NY If you would like to set up an appointment to view Adam‘s collection of sneaker paintings or if you would like additional information, please contact us here. ___ See below…
https://www.comunitymade.com/ “I HOPE TO TEACH YOU SO MUCH OF WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME, BUT I PRAY THAT YOU LIVE IN A RADICALLY DIFFERENT WORLD FROM THE ONE THAT HE AND I HAVE INHERITED.” – Clint Smith You know him, the man who taught you about the world when you were growing up. Father’s Day…
Antonio Jones and his daughter #minimogul I got a chance to sit down and Zoom rap with the founder of RFCC (Rough Feathers Clothing Company). RFCC is based in Memphis and Antonio Jones is not just the founder, he is also the designer, warehouse team and website designer. He works full time as a graphic…
This first offering from Ninety Nine Products is built for runners at every level. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out the Point is built on the best practices of the world’s best running shoe companies. Source: NinetyNine Products Point | Chalk The head nod… it’s a silent gesture. A move that allows…
