It’s actually hard to come up with a pun for On. I didn’t want a post about the products currently available via the On-Running website which can easily translate to streetwear and casual style to be corny, but here we are. Although I wrote that On-Running’s distribution strategy after the brand IPO’d seemed to be…
Since signing with New Balance in 2018 at the age of 14 Coco Gauff has broken many firsts Source: Coco Gauff Without Althea there would be no Venus and Serena. Without Venus and Serena there would be no Coco Gauff. Without Black women fighting to compete in a sport traditionally built for higher income families…
Listening to music is a personal activity. The action of listening activates every portion of the brain creating an emotional response. This is why fandom leads to extreme fanaticism. The listener feels connected to the artist. With this perceived connection arrives preconceived ideas of who an artist is. The listener assumes they understand the life…
In the latest video from the team at JEMS we get an important slice of information. The drop on 9-15-2023 is also Jan Ernst Matzeliger’s birthday. More importantly, in keeping with the information on how the JEMS manufacturing facility will produce footwear, only 915 pair of this FIRST drop will be released. Will this make…
Our men’s lifestyle footwear combines stylish and trendy with functional in our renowned silhouettes. Complete your look with HOKA® lifestyle shoes for men. Men’s Lifestyle & Everyday Shoes | HOKA® HOKA has been able to slowly pull off a feat that other brands have been attempting for years. The brand has shifted into streetwear by…
I think everyone is tired of the name panda to label any sneaker that’s black and white, but it fits here and for the ladies, this may be the best-looking panda themed sneaker to drop. The platform Jordan 1 gets an upgrade in materials and comfort while maintaining the classic elements. Introduction 0:00 Close Up…
Source: FENTY x PUMA | PUMA The Avanti C and Avanti VL recapture the rich heritage of Puma soccer as they return under the Fenty banner in two distinct styles capturing the growing trend in terrace culture for Europe. It’s interesting to watch this current wave take place. adidas has rolled out similar colors with…
Thieves steal $200K worth of Nike merchandise from employee store (msn.com) Writing about these thefts at Nike is becoming redundant, but it speaks to a point one analyst of Nike’s stock has discussed. Nike has too much inventory. When a company is utilizing a push strategy instead of a pull strategy it shows that they…
Video Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Racial Breakdown of the WNBA and NBA 5:17 Racial Breakdown of WNBA and NBA All-Stars 23 6:59 Talent or Popularity? 10:55 Instagram Followers 11:40 New Balance enters Women’s Hoops 12:31 Diversity at Sneaker Brands 13:20 Who Deserves a Signature? 14:40 Amazing Women Don’t have Signatures 16:16 Wrap-Up In a post…
I recently got an opportunity to preview the JEMS by Pensole sneaker a bit early. I was able to pull images from the videos available to provide as much of an early look at the drop as possible. The history lesson involved with one of the most important sneakers in the history of Black America…
Source: CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WALT “CLYDE” FRAZIER’S SIGNATURE SHOE WITH PUMA HOOPS CLYDE’S CLOSET It’s Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary and it’s appropriate that the culture that began in the South Bronx coincide with the legacy of Puma’s connection with the foundation of sneaker culture and Hip-Hop in the NBA. Clyde Frazier was the professional…
Buy now: https://stockx.pvxt.net/Mm2xbN The Ja 1 represents the late nights of training and practice that fueled Ja’s rise as one of the best young players in the NBA. This one is labeled as a PE, but I’m unclear on why. It is one of the better colorways to release and pairs perfectly with Steelers and…
Varvatos comes into this role with decades of experience, having propelled brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Converse, and his namesake brand, John Varvatos, with his design aesthetic, mastery and acute sense of detail. A true visionary, John created both the boxer brief at Calvin Klein and the laceless sneaker for Converse during the…
Restore TC HOKA ONE ONE® Restore TC for | HOKA ONE ONE® When slogans convey that everyone is an athlete, it’s important that brands realize injuries are a part of that lifestyle. I’ve long regarded Birkenstock as a tool for recovery. Having a dedicated high school track and field daughter after being a collegiate athlete…
If you’ve never heard of JEMS by Pensole check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCZCpTcN6dw&t=158s I discussed the importance of this venture before, but wanted to highlight and tell anyone listening that the first sneaker dropping from the JEMS manufacturing facility and carried by DSW arrives this month. https://jemsbypensole.com/
#testdrive I took my CX-5 in to be serviced at the newest Mazda dealership in the region. The facility was beautifully designed, so I decided to record the place and test drive the latest flagship model from Mazda, the CX-90. Thanks to my salesperson Michael Webb. https://www.norcrossmazdamemphis.com/ 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Checking Out a Few of…
adidas celebrated history in the making yesterday as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women’s Volleyball team broke the attendance record for any women’s sporting event in global history Source: adidas Celebrates Future of Sport with Record-Breaking Crowd in Nebraska, Signs Star Volleyball Player Lexi Rodriguez to NIL Deal One of adidas’ biggest downfalls has been the…
Black/Gold: https://stockx.pvxt.net/ZQLYx0 Red/White: https://stockx.pvxt.net/oq5oye The Jordan Monogram Pack includes a crossbody bag, backpack and these duffle bags. The collection features an AOP with the number 23 and Jumpman Logos. Does Jordan Brand have the ability to disrupt the purse, handbag and luxury industry? If sneaker culture is purchasing travel items or simply making handbags, wouldn’t…
The Blazer was one of the first basketball shoes to be taken and used in the skate world. The shoe features mixed materials throughout the upper with a Zoom Air pod in the heel on the insole.
Samba Shoes | adidas US Conversion, in math and life, is difficult. In marketing it might be the hardest aspect of growing a business. In sportswear, a conversion happens throughout several points of engagement with a potential consumer. There is the moment of introduction, there is an attempt to reinforce and then a brand has…
As the hottest summer on record winds down and hopefully fall weather begins to give us some relief, it’s time to break out those kicks from previous seasons or refresh the wardrobe with something fresh for 2023. I typically refrain from dropping styles from high profile brands in these lists, but some of the styles…
The AMM 4 is one of the most coveted of any release from the Whitaker Group. This video highlights many of the things I check to make sure my kicks are real. A lot of the cues on this one seem questionable, but it’s authentic so you definitely need to compare yours to this video…
