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Nike LeBron XV Low Supernova Multicolor/University Red | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

Originally worn by LeBron during All Star Weekend 2018 before LeBron switched to the Hollywood Rust Pink All Star model, this colorway features a pearl tinted outsole with a striking multicolor Battleknit upper. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+LeBron+XV+Low+Supernova+Multicolor%2FUniversity+Red&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=lb15super&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Air Jordan 1 Mid Olive Canvas/Black-White | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Air Jordan 1 Mid has always been released in a number of colorways, but it rarely reaches the status of being as highly regarded as the OG cut. This colorway is perfect for the Fall season dressed in soft nubuck olive and black leather. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+1+Mid+Olive+Canvas%2FBlack-White&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj1olive&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Air Jordan 1 Mid GS White/Black-Hyper Pink Mismatch | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Air Jordan 1 Mid remains on trend with mismatched style. The outsole, tongue and collars on the left and right shoes feature alternating colors in pink and black and arrive with three sets of shoestrings to match [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+1+Mid+GS+White%2FBlack-Hyper+Pink&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj1gsmismtch&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Air Jordan 12 Retro Premium College Navy/University Red-Sail | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Retro 12 International Flight celebrates MJ’s visit to Japan in 1996. During that visit he wore 12s to play a game of HORSE with sumo wrestlers. The upper design of the International 12 is inspired by the kimonos worn by the wrestlers and features premium suede and textured reptile skin mudguards. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+12+Retro+Premium+International&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj12int&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

adidas NMD_R1 STLT CQ2386 CBlack/CBlack/Solar Pink | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

adidas dropped so many NMDs that the shoes began to sat. This Primeknit version rang up at 170 dollars at one point, I was able to pick this shoe up at over 50% off. The model features a black upper with hits of solar pink throughout and a white Boost midsole. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=adidas+NMD_R1+STLT+CQ2386&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=adinmdstlt&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

adidas EQT Support 93/17 Triple Black BY9512 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

As adidas rose in value last year they released multiple variations of Boost cushioned models. All of the models in Originals utilized elements from the adidas archive in a modernized design. The EQT Support 93/17 used elements from adidas trainers from 1993 with 2017 tech, but the 180 dollar price point and bulky Boost design…

Is It Okay For Gary Vee to Rock the Nike Air Max 1 Parra When He Has His Own K-Swiss?

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago15 mins

I’ve written several posts on the problems with influencer marketing. I’ve even said that I wouldn’t write anything about K-Swiss and Gary Vee anymore, but I’m signed up to Gary’s e-mail list. I also happen to run a sneaker website that discusses marketing, so when things come into my inbox I have to write something….

Nike Air Max 97 OG Pure Platinum/White | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The OG colorways of the Air Max 97 are always welcomed by fans of the trainer. The shoe features 3M hits and a striking red stripe that pops. The bullet train design looks just as fresh as it did 20 years ago. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Air+Max+97+OG+Pure+Platinum%2FWhite&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=97pure&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike Air Max Plus Shark Black/Black-White | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

This Nike Air Max Plus featuring Tuned Air is the perfect colorway for fans of the Steel Curtain. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Air+Max+Plus+Shark+Black%2FBlack-White&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=amshark&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike Air Max 90/1 Laser Blue White/Neutral Grey-Black | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Air Max 90 and the Air Max 1 are Tinker’s manifestations of running on Air. Nike has done a number of hybrids, but this pair looks like it was actually made to work together. The OG Air Max 1 sits on top of an Air Max 90 outsole to create a solid drop from…

Vans Yacht Club Classic Slip On Red/Blue | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

Vans remains on point with their slip-on version of the yacht club colorway. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Vans+Yacht+Club+Classic+Slip+On&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=vansyslip&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Guava/Ice-Sail | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

This drop is way underrated. The upper features premium leather with trademark graphics printed on a ‘satin’ styled finish. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+1+Retro+High+OG+Guava%2FIce-Sail&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj1guava&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Jordan Black Cat Tinker Black/University Red | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

One of the original sketches by Tinker for what would become the Retro 13, the Black Cat is performance ready and is an interesting addition to a collection. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Jordan+Black+Cat+Tinker&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj13bc&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Air Jordan 4 Retro BG Motorsport White/Game Royal-Black | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

A BG size in the classic Motorsport colorway, the shoe returned in 2017 and an alternate version was released as well in black. This is the white colorway. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+4+Retro+BG+Motorsport&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj4gsms&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”6″]

Flight Club Debuts Pop-Up Retail Experience in Miami

Chris Burns6 years ago04 mins

In my recent e-book release I discussed how third party platforms had a natural transition into brick and mortar especially with GOAT acquiring Flight Club. The plan is being placed into motion via a pop-up, and as I said in the book one of the biggest threats to urban retail is third party, online and…

I Don’t Have a Pair of Brooks but I Should | Brooks Running Gives Booster Club Grants to 25 High School Teams

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

Here are the 25 schools Brooks Running Company will give Booster Club grants to this year. Source: Brooks Running Gives Booster Club Grants to 25 High School Teams – Brooks Blog From 2005 to 2016 I owned Sho-Shot and ARCH. Yeah, I know you’ve never heard of those companies or the shoes I made….

The Current State Of The Sneaker Market Part 1 – Retailers | Livestream Q&A

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

Originally posted on Housakicks Chris, from ARCH, and I have been so swamped with work on both our sites and our e-stores that doing these shows has been impossible. We are aware of the current changes in the sneaker market and we wanted to tackle them one at a time. Today we’re exploring how the…

Supreme | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix: Analyzing, Destroying & Creating Hype

Chris Burns6 years ago1 year ago02 mins

This episode of Patriot Act is the epitome of how hype is created and it perfectly utilizes the refutation in research to tear down the logic around hype. Hasan lays the groundwork by introducing and covering “Conspicuous Consumption”, which leads to a discussion on the Carlyle Group’s investment into Supreme. It is definitely worth 24…

HYPETALKS “Reinventing the Resell” could be a Series

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

Hosted by Jeff Staple, the panel welcomed StockX’s Josh Luber, Arun Gupta of Grailed, Unique Hype’s OG Ma and Leo Rodriguez representing adidas. Resale platforms have become billion dollar investable businesses contrary to the thoughts and words of analysts in retail. Are the businesses a disruption for companies like Nordstroms or Macy’s? No. They…

Converse Welcomes Kelly Oubre Jr. to Relaunch Basketball, but They Already Had the Right Play

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

The New Orleans-native will collaborate with Converse on everything from campaigns to product development, all with the aim of engaging the wider basketball community. Source: Converse Welcomes Kelly Oubre Jr. Earlier this year Nike delivered the Think 16 Collection. They utilized their ownership of Converse to introduce a few models worn by legends of the…

The Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ Spot By Nike is Interesting for These 4 Reasons | Marketing

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

In my recent ebook I explained why Nike has unlimited potential and how they are correctly utilizing long-form content: Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon & StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail This morning Nike launched a video for the most coveted sneaker in the culture, the Concord 11. The shoe won’t have any trouble selling…

You Should Be Reading FutureTomorrow’s Report on the Restock of the Yeezy 350 V2 Zebra

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago16 mins

FutureTomorrow is a site written by footwear analyst and UX professional Steve Joseph. He utilizes a variety of research and data sets to provide discussions on more than just the sneaker industry. (picture via Future Tomorrow) A few years ago when flipping general release shoes bought at retail was a possibility, I wrote a series…