#37 ARKK Eaglezero Braided S-E15 Off White images via ARKK This is not the Off White you were probably expecting on this list; and I have to admit the fact that the shoe is by a brand named ARKK and my shoe company was named ARCH was a slight influence on my decision to enter…
#38: New Balance 597 ‘Neotropic’ – size? Exclusive images via size? images via size? New Balance shows up a number of times on this list and rightfully so. The brand takes the times to recreate their classic stability trainers with premium leather and very often the shoes are Made in the UK or Made in…
#39 – CRDWN Wasson – Silver images via CRDWN A Cordwainer is a person who makes shoes from leather. With the abundance of shoes being promoted today at ridiculous prices for knit material, I like the idea that a brand is attempting to bring leather and premium materials to their fans. Like when I made…
#40 – ASICS GEL-Lyte III | KICKS LAB X ASICS TIGER “HIKESHI HANTEN” images via ASICS The Gel Lyte remains a classic and has been retro’d a number of times, but this colorway for the Hikeshi has almost flawless colorblocking and it is subtle enough that styled correctly the shoe could move from casual Friday…
images via KITH, size? and brand websites The compilation of anything is difficult. You have to be acutely aware of more brands than the average person. The list has to try and not be biased, which is impossible, and the reason you’ve chosen shoes has to be clear or the list is just something you…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’m really beginning to wonder if Nike ‘s claim of revamping the way their sneakers are produced via the Edit To Amplify campaign will ever become a reality. It’s hard to figure out what the brand is up to. They are vacillating between putting out their most sought after sneakers and their lukewarm ones….
Originally posted on Housakicks What happened to Jordan Brand stopping the production of the Air Jordan 3 model? In 2014 The company’s VP said that the Jordan 3 was going to be put in the vault until further notice, but the way this plan has been implemented is a farce. The Sports Blue Jordan 3 was supposed…
Originally posted on Housakicks The month of January saw the return of Lebron’s Nike Air Zoom Generation in its original colorway. They were originally introduced in 2003 as a young LJ was entering the league. He has definitely lived up to his expectations and has graced us with some of the best basketball highlights ever. I…
Originally posted on Housakicks Nike did unleash the uptempo dragon with the countless iterations of the shoes they’ve come up with. A few days ago, I found out about the NYC uptempo which is part of the city inspired collection Nike has concocted. I think the whole idea is absurd but the brand was smart enough to make…
Originally posted on Housakicks My very first Champion gear was a Dennis Rodman Pistons jersey I purchased in 2000 in a second hand market in Ghana. I wore the heck out of that jersey and I can attest to its quality material wise. I don’t know when was the last time any of you visited the…
Originally posted on Housakicks While the Golden Warriors have put their team on cruise control ( they are basically bored this season), three time all star klay Thompson continues to explore new possibilities for his signature shoes. The brand is working with has just signed him to a $80 million contract; the consummation of the deal…
Originally posted on Housakicks I read an article on Footwear News which raised my eyebrows once more. Last week I wrote about my discontent with mainstream media outlets nominating the Off White Air Jordan 1 as the most coveted shoe of the year. In my argument, my I was directing may attention to the sample size they…
Originally posted on Housakicks Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Chambrone’s striking customs have been featured on nearly every sneaker forum/site worldwide, and rightfully so because he has mastered his craft. His latest project, the eBay X Air Jordan 1 is a testament of his attention to details. If you are a customizer and you want to improve…
Originally posted on Housakicks I wrote a post this past summer asserting that sneaker consignment stores had found themselves in a very precarious place, see link below. And this is just a continuation of what I said in the month of June. People don’t realize that big corporations and brands actually hire psychologists to work for…
Originally posted on Housakicks On my way to pick up a couple of orders today, I decided to swing by my local outlet. Most brands use the holiday season to unload their excess inventory; my first stop was the Nike Factory store which was very disappointing, there was nothing in there worth mentioning. I also went…
Originally posted on Housakicks For those who aren’t aware of it, Nike’s investor day was yesterday, Wednesday October 26th and my good friend Chris from ARCH wrote an extensive report about it, you can read it in the article below. I know you guys have probably heard me mention the Nike DTC ( Direct To Consumer ) campaign…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’m sure many who read this title will get irritated, because as much as most want to claim they buy their sneakers independent of outside influences, we all know that isn’t true. We all have our preferences as it pertains to brands, colors, and style but for the most part, people wear…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Juice X Adidas Consortium NMD Racer is supposedly releasing in the Spring/Summer of 2018; the shoes were birthed out of a project with Adidas and trendy brand CLOT in conjunction with Japanese artist Madsaki. You can recognize Madsaki arts all over the uppers of the shoes which feature his signature Alienegra thorns…
Originally posted on Housakicks This post stems from a conversation I had earlier this morning with my good friend Tango; I was a bit disturbed by the lack of common sense a few analysts displayed in the last couple of weeks as it pertains to Nike’s recent moves. The latest was the 40% flash sale which…
Originally posted on Housakicks I shared a post yesterday elaborating a bit more about the Nike DTC ( Direct To Consumer) campaign, and if you are paying attention like my buddy Chris from ARCH says, you’ll notice that everything Nike is doing as of late is geared toward the DTC. The Air Jordan 11 “Win Like 82”…
Originally posted on Housakicks I was on my way to pick up a few sneakers I oversold on my website earlier this morning and decided to do a bit of a scavenger hunt; what intrigued me the most about the hunt were my findings at the Clarksburg Adidas outlet store in Montgomery County, Maryland. As I…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’m not sure whether Klay Thompson’s sneakers will ever pop off in the USA but I can confidently tell you that the Gold Blooded Anta KT3 definitely caught my eyes. Klay’s signature shoes have been the object of ridicule and internet jokes for quite some time mainly because of the repulsive silhouette…
