Pushing the boundaries between earth and space. The Shadow 6000 Mercury, Grid Azura 2000 Venus, Shadow 5000 Mars and Endorphin Trail Earth are the shining stars of our Planet pack. The pack features mesh base, pigskin suede overlays, and details on the tongue that call out the distance between their respective planets and the…
In conjunction with the collection, Reebok is pledging to donate $25,000 to the United Negro College Fund BOSTON, Mass. — January 6th, 2023: Reebok announces the launch of a new hoodie and t-shirt apparel capsule, ‘Yard Love’, honoring historically Black Greek organizations in the United States. Offered in colorways used by various Black Greek organizations, the collection was…
This fall has seen KARHU release several outdoor-themed footwear collections. To close out the season, they have saved the grandest natural inspiration for last—Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights are an atmospheric phenomenon considered by most to be the pinnacle of sky watching. Source: FROM THE SKIES TO THE STREETS: INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW NORTHERN LIGHTS Karhu…
I’m very critical of Allbirds. I don’t own a pair of Allbirds, but I’ve written about the company for years. I’ve questioned their marketing strategy and their ability to grow into a different segment. I still question if they will ever cross over to other demographics beyond Silicon Valley and White America (yes, I wrote…
With the Bodega X Clarks Originals “Heritage Patchwork” Wallabee, we tip our deerstalker caps to the textile traditions of the UK while keeping things firmly stateside with boots that merge two identities into one, balancing sartorial and street in the process. Source: Editorial: Bodega x Clarks Originals “Heritage Patchwork” In these instances, there isn’t much…
Source: Diadora Bauhaus Art – Explore the Exciting Art and Style of the Bauhaus Movement (artincontext.org) A long-time passion project of mine has been opening an art gallery rooted in sneaker, sports and hip-hop culture. The blank slate would be cleared each month to present another brand/brands as works of art with QR codes and…
Inspired by our essential need to connect with nature, adidas TERREX and Japanese outdoor label and wander have collaborated on a collection made to encourage more outdoor adventures Source: and wander and adidas terrex celebrate their connection to nature with their latest collab When adidas placed all of their chips on Yeezy, I said it…
Introducing UA SlipSpeed, Under Armour’s Most Versatile Training Shoe Designed for Athletes Crocs, Birks and Yeezy Slides have one thing in common, they replaced the standard uniform of athletes across the country. There was a time when any gym you walked into you would find kids wearing Nike socks and slides. It was such a…
Source: Coco Gauff Signs Extension Contract with Longtime Sponsor New Balance The importance of New Balance’s signature sneaker with Coco Guaff is immeasurable, although it won’t show up in the sales column. This signature sneaker and the contract extension shows a dedication to women in sports. In a recent post on Saysh, Allyson Felix’s footwear…
Building on the design language of NMD S1, adidas Originals and Humanrace™ unveil NMD S1 RYAT, a boot that empowers wearers to walk their own path and stems from Pharrell Williams’ Source: adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams’ Humanrace™ Unveil NMD S1 RYAT Black: the Latest Colorway of the Hiking-inspired Boot adidas is dealing with…
Jordan Brand Shelflife Air Jordan 2 Retro Low Official Images — NIKE, Inc. The Air Jordan 2 Retro Low Shelflife is Jordan Brand’s first footwear collaboration with an Africa-based partner. One of South Africa’s leading sneaker retailers, Shelflife is inspired by graffiti and street art, and the team is unified by a spirit of ubuntu:…
Karhu Japan has opened the first “Karhu Experience” Showroom in central Tokyo. As of September 23rd this showroom is now open to the general public. The showroom makes strategic use of blue and orange colour ways reminiscent of iconic Karhu models from the 70’s. Source: KARHU OPENS FIRST “KARHU EXPERIENCE” SHOWROOM TO THE JAPANESE PUBLIC…
PerryCo Shoes is based in Chicago, IL. We pride ourself on being a unisex brand. Breaking gender barriers while delivering wearable versatility and style. Source: PerryCo. Shoes | Unisex Footwear and Accessories It’s hard for me to see new footwear and apparel companies and not discuss the difficulty in gaining coverage and being acknowledged…
Herzogenaurach, October 11, 2022 Source: Keep your head in the game: PUMA and Modibodi® introduce Period Pep Talks designed to keep women and girls in sport “With 50 per cent of girls experiencing discomfort from disposable menstrual products like pads and tampons when participating in sport or physical exercise, we felt it was important…
Source: FILA and the Shakur Estate Launch Special-Edition Collection of Footwear, Apparel and Accessories Tupac is no longer as relevant as he was. His albums remain in rotation amongst those who loved him during his life, but as more emcees arrive into Hip-Hop, Tupac’s light is diminished. The speed at which careers influenced by…
Source: Women’s Traction 2.0 LE – Girls For A Change via COMUNITYmade: This LIMITED EDITION colorway was a special project that was created in collaboration with Girls For A Change, a nonprofit organization that empowers Black girls and other girls of color to visualize their bright futures and potential through discovery, development, innovation, and social change…
Herzogenaurach, Germany, September 29, 2022 Source: PUMA HAS SIGNED A DEAL WITH SKEPTA, ANNOUNCING HIM AS ITS NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR Skepta has been one of the most prominent entertainment ambassadors for the Swoosh. The emcee’s following in the UK filters over to the U.S. whenever his Air Max collabs dropped. With Drake having dabbled in…
Just ahead of the fall season, adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams return to launch an array of new colors of their gender-neutral Humanrace Premium Basics Collection. Source: adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams Drop New Fall Colorways of their Premium Basics Collection It’s been almost two years since Jerry Lorenzo tatted the Three Stripes down…
SPACE(S) – Bricks & Wood (bricksandwood.us) According to CNBC, “Eight out of 10 Black-owned businesses fail within the first 18 months.” I could end this post with this statement, but I’ll go on. My first sneaker company I lost the license and went bankrupt. I’m not embarrassed to write that sentence, because bankruptcy hit me…
Mindfully curated apparel, skates, surfcraft, and other goods for the Human Experience™. Handmade in California. Source: Imperfects A few years ago, Outerknown triggered my fashion radar. The sustainably centered brand founded by San Diegan surfer Kelly Slater crafted apparel with a combination of styles easily at home on Mission or Ocean Beach, but balanced…
KARHU x SAYSKY is a Nordic collaboration and celebration of the past, present, and future. Look out for the bear and magic star. Coming together as a Nordic beacon. Guiding you home. Source: KARHU x SAYSKY: A NORDIC RUNNING COLLABORATION SAYSKY | High Performance Running Wear | Official Website Karhu is primarily considered a lifestyle…
Source: Garcia Golf – Pull-Up Beckett’s sneakers are timeless designs on classic handmade construction. My only gripe tends to be the lack of a lace flap on the tongue. This small design element prevents the laces from slipping to the side. In traditional shoe dress shoe design, the tongues tend to be shorter so there…
