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Nike SB Zoom Dunk Low Pro Decon Light Bone/Light Bone AA4275-001

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

The Dunk gets deconstructed in this premium leather version of the classic SB model. Born in basketball, reborn in skate and transitioned into fashion via a soft, leather design this version is ready for wear on date night or on casual day at the office. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=AA4275-001&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=decondunk&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike SB Zoom Dunk High Elt QS ‘Kevin Terpening 918287-041 Black/Racer Blue-Sail

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

The Kevin Terpening Dunk High features Flyknit and a Hyperfused construction with a visible Zoom Air through an icy, translucent outsole. The socklike fit of the shoe isn’t as padded as a traditional Dunk, but the look of the shoe is classic Nike with the Royal and Black colorblocking. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=918287-041&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=terpening&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike Air Max 90 City Pack | Shanghai, NYC, Paris, London and Tokyo

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Inspired by hardworking professionals in New York City, Paris, London, Tokyo and Shanghai, the latest Air Max 90 Pack releases January 30. Source: Nike Air Max 90 City Pack The Air Max 90 City Pack celebrates the silhouette’s historic connection to the hardworking professionals who move their respective cities. Each pair in the pack incorporates…

The Only Way Is Through | Under Armour Lays the Foundation for Recovery

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

Source: The Only Way Is Through Over the last five years the Shield has found itself as a darling of the stock market with the momentum to disrupt adidas, become a brand without an identity and without shelf space in urban accounts or buried in the back of sneaker stores like Finish Line and Foot…

In-Store Visit Series: Foot Locker Was Ahead of Its Time and Should Go Retro

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago09 mins

Analysts at Susquehanna Financial Group downgraded Foot Locker’s stock on Friday. Source: Foot Locker Is Falling Behind in the Race for Customers, Analysts Say I made an unofficial visit to a number of stores last week including several Foot Locker locations. This was not commissioned by the store. I simply wanted to see if my…

Insider Ties: Episode 147 | Nike PG 3 NASA

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

The first release in the latest line for All Star OKC forward is the NASA inspired version. The shoe reflects PG’s hometown of Palmdale which is home to a NASA office. PG was able to visit the facility and test space equipment while the creation of the shoe was being completed. The shoe arrived in…

Nike PG 2 Blue Lagoon/Black-Hyper Violet AJ2039-402

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

The second shoe for OKC All Star Paul George arrived in a not so OKC colorway. This color looks tailor made for the Hornets and should probably be a TB release, but was a GR. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=AJ2039-402&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=pg2blue&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike PG 2 Anthracite/Hot Punch-White AJ2039-005

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Nike’s popular, right priced signature shoe for OKC’s small forward feautures an exciting color with nods to PG’s family and city throughout the upper. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=AJ2039-005&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=pg2hotpunch&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike Air Safari QS Black/Black-Anthracite AO3295-002

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

This isn’t just a basic black pair of kicks. The shoe features the safari speckled print on the leather giving it a more distinctive look for the classic triple black colorway. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=AO3295-002&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=safaritb&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike Air More Uptempo ’96 Light Bone/White-Light Bone 921948-001

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

The Scottie Pippen led Uptempo returned in far too many colors and many of them have been forgettable. One of the most simple colors to release was the Light Bone colorway and it is probably in the top ten of the best colorways. The shoe doesn’t jump out and grab you, but the off white,…

Nike Air More Uptempo ’96 France QS AV3810-001 Black/Metallic Gold

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

The France Uptempo was a part of an international pack that included the UK and Italy. This version features a textured patent leather AIR on top of black leather with an embroidered country of France at the heel. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=AV3810-001&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=franceuptempo&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike Air Max 270 Premium String/Desert Ochre AO8283-200

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

One of the only Air Max 270s I made sure to get and keep. I originally had a problem with the Premium 270. It was the 170 price and the colors in the premium line were horrible; until I saw this colorway. The shoe was executed perfectly. The leather is smooth and the blocking on…

In-Store Visit Series: The Nike Wall is Leaving Other Brands Fighting for Space – Part 3

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago19 mins

The question that was posed in several stores was, “Do you think the way the sneakers are presented in the store contribute to the ability to sell the footwear?” In one store the most recent releases are presented inside of display cases like jewelry. In other stores the shoes are placed on tables by brand…

In-Store Visit Series: The Nike Wall is Leaving Other Brands Fighting for Space – Part 2

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Under Armour adidas Champion Fila Reebok Izod Quick point out the Reebok. I know this isn’t a class and you can’t talk to me, but I’d like for you to tell me how long it took you to point out the Reebok. Now I want you to look at this picture below and guess where…

In-Store Visit Series: The Nike Wall is Leaving Other Brands Fighting for Space – Part 1

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago45 mins

There are a few things that I have to get out of the way when speaking with employees at sneaker retail. Nike/Jordan Brand runs the world and Yeezy is second You are not going to get a store full of Air Jordan 11s or Yeezy You will not get a customer excited to speak with…

Business Talk

WHY NOT? UNITE. air.jordan.com | Slow and Consistent Storytelling Establishes Branding

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago16 mins

In September, Jordan Brand introduced UNITE, a new film series about the unifying power of basketball. Today, the third film debuts, starring Russell Westbrook, his… Source: WHY NOT? UNITE. air.jordan.com This post is less about the latest video in the Unite series, an ongoing video campaign combined with written blogs via the air.jordan.com site creating…

The Only Player Worthy of a Signature Right Now is Ja Morant and it Should be with Kobe

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

Source: CliveNBAParody on YouTube I’ve been making a lot of statements about the problems with the NBA and the decline in viewership. I’ve stated that the reason for viewership being down is due to a number of factors, but that’s not what this post is about. This post is about Ja Morant and how I…

I.T. Ep. 174 | Sneakers x Culture: Collab by Elizabeth Semmelhack foreword by Jacques Slade

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

Buy Sneakers x Culture: Collab: https://amzn.to/2QpYW9W Buy my book: Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon & StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail – https://amzn.to/2sCMzyA Elizabeth Semmelhack delivers another beautifully crafted book on sneaker culture with vivid images and the stories behind the creation of the shoes that have shaped sneaker culture, and to an extent society…

adidas Recaptures Marketing Edge but I Only Focus on Jessamyn Stanley

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

Source: adidas reimagines sport with the launch of its all-new women’s collection Everyone in retail at the premium end has seen the dramatic slowdown in the sale of adidas footwear and gear. When adidas saw its biggest growth from 2014-17 it happened with a combination of exciting product and incredible marketing campaigns. I monitor the…

Insider Ties

Insider Ties Ep. 171: Sneaker Photography Project and the New Office

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

In Episode 156 I introduced you to sneaker photography my then 11 year old daughter shot. I created the canvases as I prepared to move out of my home office into the new ARCH business office. This video was made on Veteran’s Day as was working on laying out the new office. I’ve finished the…

The Reality of eBay Eliminating Sneaker Seller Fees and Their New December Drop Series

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago118 mins

The marketplace launches zero selling fees for its North America seller community on any sneakers sold at $100 or more. Source: eBay Eliminates Sneaker Seller Fees for the First Time and Unveils New December Drop Series My immediate response is this is a dangerous game of attrition and eBay has chosen to use band aids…

Business Talk

Jordan Brand Signs Luka Dončić Not for North America but for EMEA

Chris Burns5 years ago5 years ago014 mins

The second-year player caps a year full of exciting new talent joining the Jordan Brand. Source: Jordan Brand Luka Dončić Luka has been rocking a variety of kicks this season and ESPN has been covering his sneaker free agency in detail. It makes sense as Luka is another player in a long line of great…