Originally posted on Housakicks I really don’t know how much of the Edit To Amplify Nike is actually implementing; for those who are new to the phrase , please read the post below for more information. The brand’s goal is to do away with products that do not work; Nike CEO Mark Price said in an…
Originally posted on Housakicks Sneaker Marketplace GOAT aka Greatest Of All Time is opening its first ever Pop Up Gallery. For those who haven’t heard about GOAT, it’s an app that allows its users to buy and sell their sneakers safely. They basically play the role of the middleman to allow for safe transactions. According to the company’s website,…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’ll start of with quoting what I read for SN yesterday that made my blood pressure rise, Foot District created a slot machine system, essentially making the quest to cop sneakers into a fun and interactive game. Here’s how it worked: First, a total of 100 tickets were distributed among the consumers. Then each…
Originally posted on Housakicks Nike’s relationship with its longtime distribution channels might be coming to an end, and very soon. The DTC ( Direct To Consumer) push is definitely the brand’s top priority. There are red flags everywhere indicating that Nike is no longer content with the “wholesale” aspect of running its business. I was just…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’m so glad that I was led to check how well the Air Jordan XXXII performed sales wise this morning. Last week, NPD’s Matt Powell opened a can of worms when He said that Adidas had surpassed Jordan as the #2 selling brandnationwide. There is some truth to his statement but not the…
Originally posted on Housakicks I had no idea who Ariana Grande was till this morning. That tells a lot about my age and how out of touch I am with the current state of the entertainment/music industry. What I was interested in the most was finding out what led Reebok to sign another non- athlete? The brand already…
Originally posted on Housakicks I don’t know which one is worse, Meek Mill rocking a pair of Nike Uptempo while a poster boy for Puma or V. Abloh with the Yeezy Wave Runner. For the past month and half , the sneaker community has been talking about Abloh’s Nike Off-white collection, and what does he do? His…
Originally posted on Housakicks Most revolutions were birthed with humble beginnings and a genuine heart; after the revolution comes the era of prosperity. And it’s usually in the time of prosperity that trouble begins and soon after, everything collapses. The sneaker reselling industry was once ruled by only a few renown shops; at the time flightclub was the…
Originally posted on Housakicks Even Burger King gets it, quite an interesting way to start a sentence right. Some of you are probably thinking: What in the world is he talking about referring to Burger King? So let me elaborate on it. Yesterday, while checking my Facebook feed I came across former And1 legend Grayson Boucher aka the Professor‘s video, and…
Originally posted on Housakicks The whole world is impatiently waiting for Nike to unleash the Virgin Abloh X Nike collection which will feature ten sneakers, you can read the details about it in the article below You’ll Be Able To Meet Virgin Abloh At Nike Off Campus Exclusive Event Instagram account holder and designer blkoutln put his genius…
Originally posted on Housakicks As hideous as they are, the Adidas Yeezy Wave Runner 700 sold out and also caught the eyes of counterfeiters. Here is how to bust the fake pairs. The nubuck overlay’s hole is wider on the fakes , see yellow circle. the placement of the perforations on the back panel is higher…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas has definitely mastered the art of connecting with the current breed of collectors. There is nothing new under the sun, somehow many of the mainstream media websites think they understand something guys who actually live and breathe the sneaker game don’t understand. Jordan Retros have always sat on shelves; as a matter of…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas has definitely mastered the art of connecting with the current breed of consumers with its myriad of very compelling campaigns. The latest one, the “Don’t Be Quiet Please” in conjunction with Pharrell Williams exemplifies what the brand is all about- what Adidas is basically conveying to the public is, We aren’t just trying…
Originally posted on Housakicks You’d think by now Jordan Brand will totally do away with releasing senseless sneakers. Nike CEO Mark Parker said in an interview, The last thing we want, is to be a big dumb company that feels we can put a swoosh on something and people will buy that.” But it seems as if the…
Originally posted on Housakicks On October 29th of 2003, a young man by the name of Lebron James was the attraction of many in the sports’s world, at the Sleep Train arena in Sacramento. King james was making his NBA debut against the Kings and lived up to his expectation finishing the game with 25 points, 9…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas is not Nike’s biggest thorn like most people think. As a matter of fact both brands have a common enemy: the counterfeiters. And if you don’t believe me, just take a look at how many fake items are currently being unloaded on eBay on a daily basis and you’ll understand, see…
Originally posted on Housakicks I called Chris from ARCH early yesterday morning, pretty excited about the upcoming upgraded version of the Kobe AD. While I was so hyped up about the shoes, anticipating testing them on the court, Chris switched up gears and went into his an analytical thinker mode again, he said Mann, Nike is smart, they basically…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Adidas Yeezy 700 Wave Runner sold out on YeezySupply and are now reselling on eBay for as high as $900. I will admit that I’m surprised these actually sold out. Not only were they hideous but they were also overpriced at $300. On Saturday when they initially released, they were still available on…
Originally posted on Housakicks I can’t recall the last time I purchased a personal pair of Jordan Retro. But lately I’ve been praising Jordan Brand for their upcoming sneakers i.e. the white & royal 18 and the Black & Olive 13; I’m saying all this to say that JB has been on the right track, implementing…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Air Jordan 3 black cement is making a return next year in its OG features- the “Nike air ” logo on the back. Ever since the white cement 3 “88” came back with the “Nike air” logo, JB has been teasing us with rumors of a potential return of the…
Originally posted on Housakicks This post stems out of a conversation I had with Chris Burns from Arch-USA a few days ago on my way back from the Mall. We both realized a long time ago that this thing called “reselling Sneakers” isn’t really a business but rather some type of quick hustle or hobby. Now don’t get…
Originally posted on Housakicks I dreaded going to PG Plaza Mall on Monday morning; I had to go pick up a shoe there for a customer because I ran out of stock. So I was irritated on my way there because of the horrendous traffic on the 270 and 495 highway. It took me nearly an…
