One of my top 40 shoes from 2017 is now going on sale all over the place. The Iniki/I-5923 is another adidas model meant strictly for casual wear. The shape is very similar to the Deerupt, but the design from a 70s catalog runner adds suede overlays for a bit more structure. The shoe also…
With the amount of shoes I move through the ARCH Online Shop it takes a special shoe to make it into my closet and very often I don’t get to keep it since my son now wears my size. Also the shoes that I actually keep might surprise people. The Deerupt is one of those…
The Rebel is a unique twist on the classic Air Jordan 1. It features a full length medial zipper with the classic collar and lacing system shifted to create a stylized appearance. This version is simple and clean. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=WMNS+Air+Jordan+1+Rebel+XX+AR5599-200&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=rebelxxmoon&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
The Air More Uptempo arrives in a glitter drenched version for women. Personally I think this silhouette needs to go back in the vault for another generation to appreciate. The shoe features all of the classic elements and it doesn’t look bad, but with so many color options for this shoe, the release fell flat….
The Scandanavian based design team originally launched at the same time as Nike SB and had their first collab in 2002. This collab arrived in 2017 and featured what looks to me like shared qualities with Off-White in the deconstructed make up of the Dunk High. Another minimalist design arrived in a low cut version…
The Nike PG 2.5 Playstation is hands down one of the best shoes to release in 2018. While Nike has a tendency to elevate prices when they add any feature to a shoe, the Playstation still retains all of the Nike tech (Zoom Air, lockdown forefoot strap) but adds the playful, functional power button from…
A short video on the updated Air Monarch from Nike. The classic dad shoe makeover features a much lighter build using an exposed foam in the outsole and a TPU heel counter for stability (which is probably just for looks). Another chunky outsole entry into the market. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+M2K+Tekno+AV4789-200&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=m2kpueblo&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
A short video on the updated Air Monarch from Nike. The classic dad shoe makeover features a much lighter build using an exposed foam in the outsole and a TPU heel counter for stability (which is probably just for looks). Another chunky outsole entry into the market. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+M2K+Tekno+Black%2FBlack-Off+White-Obsidian+AV4789-002&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=m2kblk&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
The LeBron 16 returns in what should be called a Homage to Home color. The ‘Oreo’ 16 features embroidered and debossed cues recognizing Akron and LeBron’s kids. The heel and tongue is where the customization happens and on the insole. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+LeBron+XVI+Oreo+AO2588-006&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=lb16oreo&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
I make a mistake in this video in saying 2016, but the story is the same. In 2017 Kyrie lost the NBA Finals series. He left for Boston and in the process he kept some of the confetti flying around as the Warriors celebrated their win. He made a series of statements about how he…
Kyrie is the best showman in the league since Shaq. He hasn’t dropped a platinum rap album, but with his Uncle Drew commercials and movie he is the only NBA star to cross over since the 90s (we don’t count Thunderstruck over here). This pair of the Kyrie 4 captured the red carpet, velvet rope…
The Air Max 1, in my opinion, is the best Air Max ever created. This Curry colorway returns in a retro release with a rich suede in beautiful browns with a pop of dark blue. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Air+Max+1+Premium+Retro+908366-700+Dark+Curry%2FTrue+White&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=am1curry&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
A throwback to 2013 arrives in this pick up of the Kyrie 1. Looking at this version, Dungeon – named after Kyrie’s basement where he lifted weights when he couldn’t get outside and workout, we get to see the cues Kyrie had placed on the shoe prior to winning a championship and becoming a father….
The more rugged Utility Air Force 1 features a few useful upgrades and a few questionable additions. The shoe retains its overall shape of course, but a scuff tech toe box is added, which makes sense, but the lacing system has been replaced by an elastic band, magnetic clasp lockdown system (which works now that…
The more rugged Utility Air Force 1 features a few useful upgrades and a few questionable additions. The shoe retains its overall shape of course, but a scuff tech toe box is added, which makes sense, but the lacing system has been replaced by an elastic band, magnetic clasp lockdown system (which works now that…
This is not a typical Authentic Verification. I give you the UPC codes and look at the shoe, but while I was looking at this I realize this was a shoe that felt like a test for Nike and Jordan Brand. When a company has the ability to recall a shoe from their wholesale accounts…
Chi City, 312/773, immediately brings to mind the championships of Michael Jordan. The XX3 is one of the most elegant designed Jordans. The TPU around the base of the upper looks like a jewel and the tumbled leather is cut like brogue dress shoe. Add to that embossed signature details and the emrboidered logos at…
All red kicks have been a thing for Nike since Kanye’s Red October. This 12 though might be the best version of a red shoe. With a premium suede build and a metallic JUMPMAN logo at the midfoot any fan of red should really love this pair. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+12+Retro+Gym+Red%2FBlack-Gym+Red+130690-601&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj12red&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
As much as I love the chunky, old school look of the Air More Uptempo, it’s time to retire the model and put it back in the vault. There are far too many colors and right now there are at least six versions on deep discount, but Nike continues to release the classic in different…
When Nike introduced the 270 cushioning system last year and began rolling out the Max Air 270 they also dropped the Force 270; a lifestyle design based on classic basketball silhouettes. The shoe was awkward at first glance but the shoe sold fairly well initially. The sales slowed down and you can find those models…
The Foamposite isn’t “back”, but it’s performing than it was when Nike continuously pumped out graphic covered Foamposites. The Foamposite remains a replacement for those who won’t the ruggedness of a boot, but the feel of a basketball shoe. The unique upper and carbon fiber midsole over Zoom Air cushioning makes for a surprisingly comfortable…
The Chinese day of celebration has bee commodified to the point that Single’s Day is synonymous with Black Friday or Cyber Monday in the world of retail.The day has become such an incredible day of sales that even Jordan Brand has made it a tradition to release a model specifically for the day. I wrote…
