There isn’t any moment now when I hear the colors blue and creme that I don’t think about Raekwon and Ghost talking Clarks on the Purple Tape. Jordan Brand just captured that colorway in a woman’s retro 1 and it’s just as dope as you imagined it would be. The shoe features a smooth suede…
Since its inception, adidas’ iconic Superstar shoe has stood for those who aren’t afraid to stand for something. Source: Change Is a Team Sport From 2015 to 2017 adidas had a grasp on everything that made fans flock to the brand. The companies marketing was incomparable, but they also had the cushioning tech BOOST to…
Source: black-history-month I typically look at the websites of brands prior to writing a post. When brands fail to clarify the concepts behind their products, at that point I will create an analysis that allows for a discussion on marketing and branding. My business is built on my ability to help companies, and most recently…
The Rock chose the right shoe for his high-energy introduction of the teams in the final game of the American football season, taking to the stage in the Cloud X. Source: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Opens The Big Game in the Cloud X 5 Million dollars is the going rate to run an ad during…
Sports brand PUMA believes it’s never too soon to begin thinking sustainably — that’s the idea behind the new kids’ collection TIME4CHANGE. Source: Starting out green: PUMA debuts eco-friendly youth line TIME4CHANGE A few days ago I posted a video on YouTube of a plant based sneaker from Nike. I thought that was one of…
The UNC patent leather Retro 1 is another drop in a long line of High OG’s that have jumped immediately into resale status. The shoe features a mirror like patent leather finish with a striking tribute to MJ’s alma mater in the Obsidan and Blue Chill colorway. Made exclusively for the ladies, the shoe ran…
Levi’s® Employees Respond: What Does Black History Month Mean to You? on Off The Cuff Source: Levi’s® Employees Respond: What Does Black History Month Mean to You? | Off The Cuff Commodification happens so often that we overlook when it’s occurring and this contributes to apathy. Black people find themselves in the uncomfortable position of…
PRODUCT STORY Back in 1980, we introduced the Fast Rider: Source: PUMA x CHINATOWN MARKET Future Rider B Men’s Sneakers | PUMA US The Rider is a product that was born in the 80s and Puma has decided to update the model. This is a decision based on the trend of retro and modernizing classic…
Source: ASICS VENTURES INVESTS IN STARTUP no new folk studio, DEVELOPER OF FOOT MOVEMENT SENSING SOLUTION ORPHE TRACK | ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates ASICS has been making considerable investments into technology. A simple search on this site will find the launch of their incubator and the…
New Balance’s “Inspire The Dream” collection was inspired by Kawhi’s personal story Source: Kawhi’s “Inspire The Dream” Collection Launches Jan. 30 Updated: In my haste, I made a mistake by not completely researching the project created by New Balance. I utilized their PR from their site which unfortunately didn’t state who worked on this project…
After living in California for years and never driving up to L.A. to see Kobe, I was a Knicks fan and wanted him to go to the Big Apple, I finally got to see KBB on his farewell tour. I had to buy tickets from a scalper because it was sold out. It didn’t matter…
Explore and buy the Jordan NBA All-Star 2020 Footwear Source: Jordan NBA All-Star 2020 Footwear Release Date I’m clearly late in writing this post and the answers are a bit obvious considering that a couple of these kicks have already released. Then again, it’s a bit obvious because certain models simply won’t have a resale…
The three colorways of adidas FOCUSBREATHEIN all take inspiration from the ‘chakras’ – the points in the body through which energies flow – as a further celebration of these different types of energy and the qualities they inspire. These include: Root Chakra Red, which is linked to life force and stability Solar Plexus Yellow, which is linked to…
In 2017 I wrote a post on why the Harden Vol. 1 wasn’t being sold by James Harden. Since that time Harden’s signature shoe has lost shelf space in retail outlets and has been a promotional item with very little excitement. You can almost place the decrease in interest on adidas basketball to Zion Williamson…
Casbia is a brand that is slowly leaning towards luxury and could find itself challenging the likes of Off-White as opposed to vying for a space in the casual and performance footwear market. The latest entry is a troop inspired boot that looks ready to wear on a catwalk and bold enough for those seeking…
Nike released the first sneaker featuring Colin Kaepernick’s likeness and what many have overlooked is the hidden message in the design elements. Of course the afro silhouette at the heel is there and the CK7 logo appears on the tongue with a leather 7 jersey hangtag, but it’s the insole and outsole where the shoe…
Source: COMUNITYmade Westsider LE KFish If you’ve been to our store before, you’ll know that we have a gorgeous painting on display in our showroom and colorful walls adorned with a very unique art style. All of this is the work of KFiSH – aka Kelcey Fisher who is a fixture in the LA…
Explore and buy the Jordan Women’s ‘Apparel Collection’. Stay a step ahead of the latest sneaker launches and drops. Source: Jordan Women’s ‘Apparel Collection’ Release Date I’m dropping the source link for the Jordan collection right here to get it out of the way and to give you a reference point for this title. The…
I was approached about my thoughts on Ivy Park x adidas. I’ve been inboxed and written a number of times, but I left the topic alone because I knew early what this release would be. In the conversation below, that took place long before this week’s drop you can read my early thoughts when asked…
Go bold or go home. The Shaq signature shoe design from 1996 returns with its original colors and details. The iconic shoes feature a synthetic leather upper and lightweight cushioning for all-day comfort. Source: Reebok Shaqnosis Basketball Shoes – Black | Reebok US The Shaqnosis was dropped silently this month. The last time the shoe…
Puma makes a second appearance on the station which means that the Puma RS-X is officially a product that has made into the resale marketplace. The chunky soled trainer based on an archived Puma running shoe features less color on this one, but a black and gold trophy label styled blocking that is eye catching,…
While the Puma Clyde Disrupt has yet to get the type of love Puma wanted, other models from the Cat have jumped into the resell price range and understandably so. The Puma RS-X is on trend and features a chunky outsole with a colorful blocking using a variety of materials to create texture and depth…
