I’ve been going to high school basketball games in chill mode this year kind of watching and observing as a fan for the first time in a while. I’ve written about high school basketball in the Memphis area for over 17 years as the founder of 901PrepScoop.com, one of the longest running basketball websites in…
stockx.pvxt.net/q4XkBq The Jordan 1 Low SE arrives in this “Fat Tongue” Mid colorway. It doesn’t have the extra laces, but the upper is covered in nubuck for a more premium feel and look.
Video Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 2:35 Stadium Goods 3:45 StockX & eBay 6:25 Disruptions Created Resale 10:45 OGs Get Diminished 12:25 The Spikes Lied 13:55 UGG is Top 10 15:55 Top 20 Sold on StockX 18:55 Buyers Have Options 21:10 The Greater Fool 24:46 The Big Reset 24:10 Wrap-Up eBay purchased SneakerCon and attempted to ramp…
#sneakerunboxing https://stockx.pvxt.net/JzQMd7 Jordan Brand created the MM (Method of Make) 1 as an ode to the craftsmanship possible with the retro silhouette. Using softer, luxury materials the shoe feels buttery soft with exaggerated features highlighting the layers of each panel of the classic sneaker. The MM rings up at a lower price than the OG…
The Golda focuses on creators, crafters, and remakers. Customization. Craft. Revitalization. Source: The Golda On Enter the 36 Chambers a caller buzzes the radio station, probably the Stretch and Bobbito Show and requests that they play Protect Your Neck, “Again and again.” It’s a sign that the song is unlike anything else being requested at the…
To ensure more stores like Renegade exist in the United States, the Running Industry Diversity Collation (RIDC) is launching RUN THE BLOCK, a new mentoring and grant and initiative dedicated to increasing ownership amongst Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) within the running industry. Brooks is proud to be supporting RUN THE BLOCK…
Source: adidas Training and Bumble Unite to Disarm Gymtimidation by Helping the Community Discover their Ultimate Gym Buddy In a post on adidas Running, I delivered a discussion on differentiated instruction as it relates to reaching new runners. The purpose of the post was to establish that running as a sport is intimidating and…
#amusememphis During the holidays we wanted to do something different to kick off a holiday tradition. We heard about Amuse after seeing a billboard and then researching what it was. https://theadventuremuseum.com/ It was an amazing experience and if you live in the city, it’s definitely worth a visit but bring a crew or you’re going…
This January, we introduce the Adizero Takumi Sen 10 – the latest addition to our record-breaking Adizero franchise, which offers a shoe for the varying needs of every ambitious runner. Created specifically for fast 5-10K road racing, the Takumi Sen 10 is a fast and flexible shoe that does not compromise on comfort. $180 Designed to…
While I predicted that smaller brands would face headwinds, I also think the consumer will become a lot more knowledgeable and will begin to look for products that are made better and more sustainable. Reshoring will become just as important as hype collabs changing the direction of the sneaker industry. Brands in this video Sneaker…
I must explain why a sneaker industry analyst has taken such an interest in the Mikey Williams case. I was a high school basketball head coach in San Diego. I only care about three college programs: San Diego State (I am an alumni), Memphis (my hometown) and Miami (my son goes to the U)….
0:00 Intro Nike may have reached a peak in 2023 but their redeeming quality is an ability to lock down real estate in the right areas. The data in SNKRS and the Nike app provides considerable insight into where the brand should open physical doors. While footwear and apparel are the obvious drivers of revenue,…
adidas is almost done with the recovery from the YZY debacle which has been extremely problematic for the brand in the U.S. There is not a reason to rehash how the billion-dollar partnership skewed how the brand operated in America. There is not a reason to bring up how the Fear of God partnership has…
No longer the Silicon Valley uniform darling, Allbirds has had the roughest post IPO performance of any brand. The company has all the tools to turn the ship around but appears to be mired in an unwillingness to venture outside of their norms. The company is ridiculously vanilla and non-threatening. A company unwilling to challenge…
As buyers reduce purchasing and default to readily available products at specialty running and mainstream sneaker stores, distribution will rear its head as the de facto cause of collapse for brands without the brand recognition to move fans into the purchase funnel. In Olympic years advertising spend increases and as bigger brands vie to keep…
#food We decided to take a break from holiday cooking and eating to visit Good Fortune Company on South Main in Downtown Memphis. We started our walk down the giant steps to Tom Lee Park and then returned back to Main Street to hit GFC. The restaurant is Memphis’ first scratch-made noodle and dumpling shop….
In the past I’ve attempted to keep up with the mainstream sneaker outlets by sharing my top 20 or 40 sneakers of the year. I based this on a section of the site I listed as Dope S–t I Like. This made for what I think was the most engaging and interesting list in the…
The canvas for the second installment of the Future of Learning Challenge. In conjunction with Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab, we brought 16 education-focused organizations together for a 4-week design and storytelling incubator. We taught students and educators from across the country to tell communicate their grand ideas and visions for the future of learning….
OFF Stories: Read, watch or listen to stories that move by On | On United States (on-running.com) Split into four primary categories: Movement, Culture, Athletes, Planet, Off Stories provide training insight, motivational stories from On sponsored athletes, informative strategies being implemented by On to offset the brand’s effect on the planet and cultural discussions on…
Source: $10M New Balance Donation Establishes the Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport at UMass Boston While 2023 in sneaker culture wraps up with beefs and complaints about the top sneakers of the year, brands committed to the work of improving communities quietly continue to do so with real dollars and support. In 2018…
On Running, HOKA, Newton Running, NNormal, Hylo Athletics, NOBULL, Tracksmith are all brands gaining traction in a saturated marketplace. These brands looked towards the general and accessible sports: training, running and fitness to capture marketshare. These sports don’t have an age cutoff or limitations on who can compete or participate. Anyone can lift weights or…
The NBA on ESPN, NBA on TNT, the commentary about the kid’s weight (and I’m sure someone is yelling “he’s 23, he’s a man.”) everything surrounding this young man is a net negative on his mental well-being. Ja Morant and Zion Williamson are very similar narratives forming. The difference is Ja had three years of…
