Nike Air Force 1 ’07 White | Authentic Verification
The classic Air Force 1 in all white is a staple shoe, but it’s been bootlegged and copied a million times. This is a verification to help prevent you from buying a non-authentic pair.
Kith Sets Up Shop on the West Coast and Drops Long Live the King, Chapter 2
Kith is proud to announce that this Friday, February 16, the brand will officially open doors to its first Los Angeles flagship space. This 3,500 sq ft space is designed in partnership with Snarkitec Source: Kith Los Angeles & Long Live the King, Chapter 2 By now every sneaker culture head in the country has…
Hit the DMs on No.One* and You Might Get Lucky | Dope S–t I Like
3M on White – Happy accident when we ran out of black outsoles and dropped a couple of extra the black 3M uppers onto a white outsole. – DM for Details. – #ArtCraftTechnology #NoOneSystem #FollowNoOne #TrustNoOneSystem Source: Support – No.One* No.One doesn’t drop a ridiculous amount of shoes, so any “mistake” is an opportunity…
Jordan Wings Adds Programs in LA to Celebrate All-Star Weekend 2018
Providing access to education, scholarships, mentorships and more, Jordan Wings strives to help today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders. Source: Jordan Wings I don’t pretend or act naive that when brands take the time to invest in communities they do so as a marketing incentive. However, as a former educator I really don’t care if a…
Puma and AC Milan Join Forces For The Long Haul | Marketing
Source: PUMA AND AC MILAN ANNOUNCE LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP As Puma continues to build the narrative behind their soccer boots with new technology and apparel, the brand is preparing for the World Cup and for League play by not only signing countries, but grabbing one of the premier soccer franchises in AC Milan. While this does…
Puma Breaks the 4.8 Billion Dollar Mark for the First Time in 2017
Puma’s success was not surprising and remains the one commercial success that can be directly linked to the power of an influencer. Rihanna continued to propel the women’s division for Puma to strong numbers on the strength of her Fenty line which shifted interest in the brand throughout all footwear models for women’s Puma. Soccer…
Skechers USA Growth Shows that the Term “Athleisure” is Flawed
SKX stock looks poised to have an impressive 2018 and makes Skechers one of the best picks in the athletic gear space right now. Source: Skechers USA Inc Is Killing It in Athleisure and Just Getting Started The success of Skechers in the last year has led a major analyst to report that, “it’s a…
Puma Continues to Solidify International Presence With Senegal Football Relationship
PARTNERSHIP WILL START FOR THE WORLD CUP 2018 PUMA and the Senegalese Football Association (Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, SFA) today, mutually announced a long-term agreement Source: PUMA AND SENEGAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP Puma continues to build long term relationships with international soccer teams gearing up for the World Cup. Use the source link…
Nike’s 2018 NBA All-Star Line Up vs adidas’ All-Star Drops
Special athlete and collaborator apparel and footwear makeups will be available on nike.com and at select retailers beginning February 15. Source: Nike’s 2018 NBA All-Star Line Up The All Star Releases from Nike are here with a full description for each pair. The info from Nike is detailed. adidas didn’t give a full description via…
adidas Harden Vol. 2 | The Vision, The Ignite & California Dreamin (Official Images)
Source: ADIDAS & JAMES HARDEN CHANGE DIRECTION WITH HARDEN VOL. 2 With names like Ignite, California Dreamin, and Vision the names of the Harden line up seem like adidas is developing an elite product for their MVP. The problem is the official release info from adidas arrived today. The official release of the Harden is…
“Year of the Dog” Chinese New Year Pack | New Balance
Source: NBExclusive Each brand is releasing a Chinese New Year Pack. These are the drops from NB. Use the Source link to see more.
Luxury Brands are Shifting into Sneaker Resell Establishing the Importance of the Once “Niche” Market
While details of the deal were not disclosed, the partnership will help expand Stadium Goods, the streetwear and sneaker resale store and e-commerce site that’s grown quickly over the past two years. Jed Stiller and John McPheters founded StadiumGoods.com and opened its SoHo shop in October 2015. Stiller previously worked in hospitality and was a partner…
Flight Club X Goat Merge For The Largest Sneaker Marketplace, A Game Changer
Originally posted on Housakicks This morning, I received the following Email from Flightclub, Nearly 13 years ago we opened our first door on Greene St. and broke all conventional wisdoms for what it meant to be a sneaker store in New York City. We had one goal in mind: to source the rarest and most coveted…
Designed by Greatness for Greatness | A Q&A With Tinker on the Air Jordan 3 | Marketing
Jordan Collectors ask Nike designer Tinker Hatfield everything they’ve ever wanted to know about the Air Jordan 3. Source: Designed by Greatness for Greatness Nike acts like it’s a small company. What do I mean by that? Nike spends the majority of its time trying to drive traffic to its platform. By that definition Nike…
Dope S–t I Like: DELTA SUEDE by Brandblack
HAIRY SUEDE DECONSTRUCTED UPPER WAFFLE STRETCH UPPER DETAIL FULL GRAIN LEATHER SOCK LINER VIBRAM® HIGH TRACTION MULTI-DIRECTIONAL NON-MARKING OUTSOLE ULTRA HIGH Source: DELTA SUEDE The Delta dropped last year and earned a spot in my top 40 shoes of 2017. Making an early attempt at making sure they stay on track (after that horrible AURA…
New Balance “Fearlessly Independent Since 1906″ is the “Originals” adidas Campaign of 2017 | Marketing
Source: NEW BALANCE DEBUTS “FEARLESSLY INDEPENDENT SINCE 1906″ GLOBAL BRAND PLATFORM THAT REFLECTS ITS HERITAGE AND MISSION TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO The title of this post was going to be, New Balance “Fearlessly Independent” is the Most Non-White Campaign Ever & That’s Okay I changed it because it’s not the most non-White, but at…
Dope S–t I Like: J Dilla – The Anthem (Amerigo Gazaway Remix), by Amerigo Gazaway
4 track album Source: J Dilla – The Anthem (Amerigo Gazaway Remix), by Amerigo Gazaway I hate e-mail lists and I hate having to sign up for them so I do it, but I don’t like it. If I do sign up for your list that means I really want what you are going to…
Insider Ties -Episode 93: Deciphering the Kobe Code on the Kobe A.D. Black Mamba
Question from YouTuber: Chairman7W – Q: Any idea what the braille symbols on the Kobe AD mean? Note the Kobe Code is not braille; it’s a variation of braille developed by Kobe and Avar. I spent last night decoding the Kobe Code on the Black Mamba A.D. I used a number of different sites as…
The Amazon Marketplace Deception | Flee While You Can
Originally posted on Housakicks Before I divulge the reasons behind my decision to shut down my Amazon store , I want to make sure folks understand that it wasn’t birthed out of anger. Amazon is the largest third party merchant marketplace worldwide; the substantial amount of traffic the platform gets is enough to ensnare sellers and…
Nike Kobe A.D. “Flip the Switch” | Authentic Verification
The Nike Kobe AD Flip the Switch released last season during the Playoffs for Nike’s Signature Basketball stars. The shoe features a broken Swoosh with a striking colorway. Nike Zoom Air sits underfoot and Engineered Mesh makes up the upper with a touch of nubuck suede. Classic Kobe elements include the Nike Code at the…
Nike Flyknit Racer “Triple Black” | Authentic Verification
The Nike Flyknit Racer was once one of the hottest shoes by Nike. The classic neutral runner was also a quality performance running shoe, although many people used it for style. The shoe features WaffleSkin Tech outsole and a Flyknit upper. The lightweight trainer sold at one time for double retail. It no longer draws…
adidas Stan Smith OG Primeknit | Authentic Verification
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box pair of the classic Stan Smith adidas updated with Primeknit Technology creating a lightweight, stylish casual shoe.