The Recess Runner is Corridor’s first sneaker, designed in-house and made in Portugal. The concept behind the shoe was to make a classic sneaker the first go-round – a shoe that could live in 1973, 1993 and today. Source: Corridor Recess Runner – Grey The Manual did an amazing post on Dan Snyder back in…
Source: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/societynineshoe/society-nine-womens-boxing-shoe Site: https://societynine.com/ Yesterday, my daughter and I turned on the Sean Fagan 20 Minute Muay Thai workout instead of running or lifting weights. My daughter is 12, but she’s participated in UFC training with a pro as the leader of her class. My boxing and training began in the Navy, but is really…
Created in 2014, Clearweather is a Independent family owned footwear brand based out of Santa Ana, California. We are driven to create our own path in the corporate sneaker world. Source: SALE Clearweather has been working hard to grab their share of the market and they’ve been making drops throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Their next…
With what felt like the right timing we quit our jobs in 2017, pooled our savings together and took the leap. So, as introductions go, we’d like to say hello, we’re James and Josh Shorrock, and we’re the Founders of LANE EIGHT. Source: Men’s Trainer AD 1 Collection | LANE EIGHT Less is more, but…
pictured the Koio Verse Brown Source: Koio’s Chanel-Quality Kicks At Shoestring Prices Disrupt Sneaker Market This post will not be a bashing of Koio and it isn’t the brand’s fault that the creators chose a path to launch that placed them in a position to grab the connections needed to develop their DTC luxury…
Dress them up, dress them down, sneakers have never been more versatile or appreciated. You’re sure to find a pair to fit your style. Source: Sneakers Launched in 2011 as a leather goods based business, Beckett Simonon is another direct-to-consumer platform creating quality, hand crafted footwear. I discovered the brand because the social media cookies…
CLAE has teamed up with surfboard shaper Son of Cobra for a limited edition collection of sneakers and retro fish board. The CLAE x Son of Cobra collection delivers aesthetically-forward footwear that blends California cool with an artistic slant. The accompanying video showcases his latest project, a lightweight 2002 Source: CLAE x Son Of Cobra…
Designed by Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz, the Keep x Ad-Rock Ramos is a new take on our classic midtop. Inspired to make a sneaker that kept his feet toasty, the Keep x Ad-Rock Ramos features a water-resistant, nylon cordura body and is lined with synthetic shearling. The ankle features a channel quilted, silicon coated nylon…
Source: Casca | Premium Shoes for Everyday Note: I do not own any Casca Footwear and this is not a paid post. I’m working on a new book about the opportunities in footwear in a post COVID-19 world and one of the chapters covers new footwear companies. I selected CASCA to write about today because…
Browse all products from SONRA. Source: Products I originally picked up on SONRA while reading FN. I wrote a post about how excited I am when I discover new footwear companies. Although posts on companies that aren’t as big tend to not draw a lot of traffic, I’m revisiting SONRA as Hikmet prepares to release…
Source: DRESS SHOE When I say NOBULL your first thought is? Probably not a sneaker company. Most people aren’t aware of the brand at all. As a digital first company, they were born from a direct to consumer concept that said, “Reebok ain’t it for Crossfit”. The imagery around the company looks like it could…
1 pneu recyclé pour 3 paires produites | Sneaker basse en cuir blanc et doublure en cuir blanc réalisée à la main. Semelle en caoutchouc recyclé couleur blanc conçue à partir de pneus recyclés, rendant chaque modèle unique. Source: Glencoe Cuir Blanc / Suède Bluette Yes, I know the description is in French, but…
Source: The Court High – Cuoio via Brands X Better, GREATS is part of a coalition of companies who are committed to providing aid in a time of crisis. All coalition members have pledged to donate 10% of their proceeds to charities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the 10+ Movement. GREATS is donating…
Grey smooth nubuck upper with recycled terry panels and flat reflective two tone nylon laces. Leather lined upper and molded EVA footbed for breathability on a lightweight running sole. Source: HAYDEN I’ve had a long standing love of CLAE that once resulted in me writing them and telling them that one of the local stores…
Source: Men’s Traction LE – Rainbow I created an acronym for COMUNITYmade when I discovered the brand last year: PLUSH Premium Luxury Unique Socially Responsible Handmade I was going through the process of creating a custom shoe with the team at COMUNITYmade before the virus sent us all to our rooms for an unspecified amount…
I was introduced to Enda in 2018 and this week I was reminded of the company in my social feed. I’ve noticed an uptick in advertising on social media by smaller brands since the quarantine started. It’s a good thing because there really is an audience that is a bit more focused than usual. They…
Source: COMUNITYmade Westsider LE KFish If you’ve been to our store before, you’ll know that we have a gorgeous painting on display in our showroom and colorful walls adorned with a very unique art style. All of this is the work of KFiSH – aka Kelcey Fisher who is a fixture in the LA…
Reebok Heart over Hype Question Mid Source: Josh Richardson Is Getting To Know Philly Through Its Residents Last week I made it a point to actively work to shine a light on smaller brands leading up to the release of the Air Jordan 11 Bred 2019. My status as a small sneaker media company only…
Source: CASBIA I had a long, detailed idea for this post and then I realized that the brand isn’t well known and that it might be better to give you a series of pics and allow you to visit the site and check out Casbia. I’ve talked about the brand here before, but they’ve added…
Bringing a redeveloped and backed solution for automotive, sneaker and travel enthusiast. Always fresh, never dirty 🙂 Source: Shop FND I’ve been in this biz for a very long time. The most inspiring thing to witness is the level-up by a reseller or collector. On YouTube I do a series called From Sneakerhead to Boss….
COMUNITYmade is a catalyst for change. We sell premium shoes, handcrafted locally in L.A. and give locally to support the arts, education and ending homelessness. The sale of our shoes fuels our mission to inspire action, participation and empowerment of others in the community. Changing perspectives from ME to WE. Source: COMUNITYmade premium shoes….
Video Length: 15:12 Shipping box from Portugal: 2:00 Description of the shoe designer: 2:46 A look at the box: 3:30 A look at the shoe inside of the box: 5:25 Isamu Jarman: 6:35 Closeup look at the SW-02: 7:40 Taking off the Cole Haans putting on the WAU SW-02: 9:10 On- Foot: 11:25 Wrap-Up: 12:38…
