Source: Gary Vee 001 & 002 Okay I know “Is it the shoes?” is a Nike slogan and tagline, but I really had to ask that question. I’ve been following this campaign and in a previous article I discussed that when Gary Vee was announced as the face of the next generation for K-Swiss that…
Originally posted on Housakicks We live in the day and age where the consumer is no longer satisfied with simply buying a product; brands must offer a lot more than the mere product. The consumer of the 21st century wants a one of a kind experience that comes with his/her purchase. And brands that can figure…
Originally posted on Housakicks While the Golden Warriors have put their team on cruise control ( they are basically bored this season), three time all star klay Thompson continues to explore new possibilities for his signature shoes. The brand is working with has just signed him to a $80 million contract; the consummation of the deal…
Official online retailer of Ewing Athletics footwear and apparel. Stay tuned for exclusive Patrick Ewing footwear and apparel releases. Source: Ewing Athletics Ewing Athletics continues to churn out updates to its classic roster. The brand is fighting to find footing in a shaky retail environment by delivering colorways that are both eye catching and functional….
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today reported sales and earnings results for the third Source: DICK’S Sporting Goods Reports Third Quarter Results Earlier this year Dick’s launched a new private label in their Second Skin apparel. DICK’S Sporting Goods…
TechLoom Ascend Lululemon has been making a serious push into men’s footwear and apparel this year. The brand is primarily known as a women’s yoga pants company. In the last month I’ve seen a number of campaigns touting the brands ability to connect to men with a quality product, but in all honesty I can’t…
Jordan Brand will outfit the men’s and women‘s senior, 3×3 and youth teams starting this season. Source: Jordan Brand and French Basketball Federation Agree to Multi-Year Partnership As official uniform supplier, Jordan Brand will outfit the French Basketball Federation’s men’s and women‘s senior, 3×3 and youth teams. “We are delighted to be partnering with Jordan…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals NMD CS1 GTX PK adidas Originals gives the NMD_CS1 silhouette a weather-ready tech update this month to create the NMD_CS1 GTX PK. Featuring a Primeknit textile construction across the shoe’s one-piece upper, the release’s unassuming design conceals a full GORE-TEX™ membrane lining making the shoe completely waterproof and…
Source: http://corp.asics.com/en/press/article/2017-11-09-1 ASICS today announced the launch of the Monochrome Collection, comprising of four stylish performance shoes in the colour that never goes out of fashion. The new models GEL-NIMBUS™ 20, GT-2000™ 6 and GEL-KAYANO™ 24 feature a triple-black colorway; black soles, uppers and laces, providing cool, contemporary style – whether out for a run or for understated everyday life….
Chris Burns // Founder // ARCH-USA.com ARCH-USA.com founder and sneaker industry analyst Chris Burns joins Matt, Andy, and Jasmine on this week’s episode of Shoe-In to discuss the latest in sneaker industry headlines and hot takes. Chris’ vast experience and background help the Shoe-In team break down current shoe resale trends, NIKE’s retail realignment, and…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Celtics are probably the hottest team in the Eastern Conference right now with 11 straight wins since their rocky start. And part of their success is directly linked to Kyrie Irving’s offensive prowess coupled with a dynamic young core under the leadership of the genius of Brad Stevens. Kyrie’s love for…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Complexcon event geared toward bringing together pop culture, art, food,style, sports, music, and more took place last week and was epic. During the event, a pair of Jordan retro, the Air Jordan 1 Gold Top 3 aka Complexcon was officially unveiled and became an internet sensation. Yesterday during one of my Sherlock…
Vince Allen is a 16 year old guitar player in Memphis. This is his latest video on YouTube. He took the time to add his song “Focus” to a scene from one of my favorite movies District B-13. The scene features the main character running from a group of drug dealers after he stole…
image source: The Rock Project Delta Sneaker launches are complex. Often an analyst will say, “It’s all about the product.” I’ve often said “you can have the best product in the world and if no one knows about it, it doesn’t matter.” The line is blurred between dope product, availability and marketing. It takes…
For the first time in a long time I’m writing a Should You Buy To Flip? but honestly I’m not really writing this as much as I’m warning you about how the market works now. I haven’t written an article on flipping because the GR flipping game is officially over… Unless you have a Nike…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Running Empowers Its Community, for the First Time Ever, to Create a Shoe Using Instagram Poll Feature During the recent Nike Investor’s Day one of the primary tactics for the Consumer Direct Offense was to utilize Instagram as a means of getting to the customer where they are. Nike…
Source: #79 Real-Time Sneaker Industry Analysis with ARCH-USA.com’s Chris Burns – SHOE-IN I had the opportunity to run my mouth for 40 minutes on the next episode of Shoe In’s podcast with Matt, Andy and Jasmine. I dominated the conversation which was probably not a good thing considering there is more to gain when…
Originally posted on Housakicks I read an article on Footwear News which raised my eyebrows once more. Last week I wrote about my discontent with mainstream media outlets nominating the Off White Air Jordan 1 as the most coveted shoe of the year. In my argument, my I was directing may attention to the sample size they…
Source: BGR Brooks Running has done what a lot of athletic companies aren’t doing. They have taken the time to dig into their market. Right now Brooks is one of the definitive running shoe companies. They have a lifestyle department, but the classic running shoes from the brand haven’t made a return like with ASICS…
.@Reebok & @VictoriaBeckham to design collections that encourage women to be the best versions of themselves Source: Reebok x Victoria Beckham – Fitness.reebok.com It’s been a long time since the Spice Girls roamed the streets yelling “Tell Me What ya Want!” Posh Spice is generally known as the woman who nabbed footballer David Beckham. To…
Source: adidas Originals = PHARRELL WILLIAMS Hu Hiking At ComplexCon adidas took a serious effort to undermine the fact that Puma was sponsorsing the event. They featured a reunited N.E.R.D., dropped a King Push collab and included a limited release collection of apparel from N.E.R.D. It was an event that gave credence to the importance…
Source: NBExclusive The 365 is the first launch from the new Exclusives line from New Balance. The lineup features an introduction to new styles in the lifestyle lineup from New Balance. The 247 stormed onto the scene this year and became an alternative to lightweight knit trainer styles and continues to be a surprise…
