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New Balance Introduces the Two WXY V3 with a Throwback Era Hoops Spot

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Source: NEW BALANCE UNVEILS THE NEW TWO WXY V3 HIGH PERFORMANCE BASKETBALL SHOE  TWO WXY V3, the third iteration remains under the FuelCell platform and is packed with design and tech built for the position-less player. The first colorway of the TWO WXY v3, called Cerebral, will be available at New Balance retail stores, www.newbalance.com and select retailers…

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The Seamless Transition from Niche to Mainstream and a Microinfluencer with a Macro Opportunity @SneakerPhetish

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 Whether you consider yourself a sneakerhead or you’re just looking for some fresh new kicks, David “Kari” Daniels, aka Sneaker Phetish, joined TVL to exlpain some things. Source: A lesson on sneaker culture It used to be that athletes drove sneaker culture. Entertainers are now equally as powerful, but as sneakers become enmeshed with pop…

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StockX’s Slippery Slope: Rescinding Funds on the Air Jordan 11 Retro Cherry While eBay and Goat Still Allow Sales

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 https://arch-usa.com/how-the-supply-chain-contributed-to-800k-in-nike-product-being-stolen/ I recently reported on why the Supply Chain contributed to the theft of over 800,000 thousand dollars in Nike product. In that same post I discussed the problems of loss prevention for all companies and why storage yards across the country have been getting robbed. I followed that discussion with information on the Railroad…

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The ‘Blacklight’ and ‘Tapped In’ Panels at the Black Footwear Forum Homecoming 2022 are Emotional and Important

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The first two panels feature a group of amazing women discussing important issues for any person considering a career in the sneaker industry. The focus on Blackness and its effect on their relationships in the business is both insightful and thoughtful. Blacklights features Chereese Thornhill-Goldston – Director Design Education & Growth | S.E.E.D. adidas Ashley…

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IDEA GENERATION’s Interview with Salehe Bembury is a Mini-Masterclass on Empowerment

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  Noah’s interview style is calming and not very invasive. He enables the person being interviewed to come to the answers organically. There isn’t any interruption when the conversation moves to a variety of places and that’s powerful. In this interview with Salehe, we get a 30-minute documentary on Bembury’s journey into footwear design. The…

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Why I Love Sneakers: Timberland’s Diversity is Changing in Real Time

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With the upcoming Black Footwear Forum, I decided to check in on Timberland a VF Corp company, to see if the brand had remained true to their Announcement to Improve Racial Equity within the company: https://www.vfc.com/news/press-release/1750/vf-corporation-announces-new-programs-and-actions-to What I found is one of the best stories of the year in the sneaker industry. The company has…

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Oliver Reichert Rocks to The Roots and Doubles Down on Birkenstock’s anti-Amazon Position and it’s Wunderbar

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The following video from CBS Sunday Morning is about more than just Birkenstock’s CEO Oliver Reichert labeling Amazon as a monster, but that one section of the video speaks to a recent discussion I had about Allbirds and the fact that they are dealing with “private label” Le Mouton as an Allbirds alternative on Amazon….

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adidas Sponsors Two of the Fastest, Most Popular Male Sprinters in the World, Do You Know Their Names?

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Athletes have undoubtedly become less important in the promotion of footwear and apparel for brands. In my analysis, this has been because of the ease of dropping clothing onto entertainers active on social media and letting those musicians and social media stars use their platforms to sell the product. The problem is entertainers are a…

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The Irony of Nike’s “Move Like a Mother” in a Post Ollie Gray and Saysh World

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Nike (M)ove Like a Mother Global Program — NIKE, Inc. What to Know Nike is launching a global maternity training program through NTC, helping invite more pregnant and postpartum people back into sport. The comprehensive, 24-workout training program covers strength training, cardio, mobility and yoga throughout every stage of pregnancy. The program adds to a…

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Why I Still Love Sneakers: COMUNITYmade’s Custom Track Spike Helped a High School Athlete Win League

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Work with COMUNITYmade on a custom shoe project: https://www.comunitymade.com/pages/custom-shoes One of the best stories in sneakers this year didn’t happen with one of the biggest brands in the industry. It happened when a small, made in Downtown Los Angeles footwear brand was approached by a father who couldn’t find track spikes for his son. This…

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Karhu Quietly & Proudly Sponsors Athletes at World Masters Athletics 2022 Tampere, Finland

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World Masters Athletics 2022 in Tampere, KARHU partnered with ATHLETA magazine to capture the exploits and stories from the participants. Portraying the spirit of the championships is a true example of ‘Every Runner’s Rights’. Source: World Masters Athletics 2022 Tampere Finland BARRY FERGUSON – UK Barry Ferguson is an 80-year-old British sprinter and hurdler. Born…

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