Originally posted on Housakicks I’ll start of with quoting what I read for SN yesterday that made my blood pressure rise, Foot District created a slot machine system, essentially making the quest to cop sneakers into a fun and interactive game. Here’s how it worked: First, a total of 100 tickets were distributed among the consumers. Then each…
My first impression of the “Kenun” was that the shoe was uninspired and lacked the eye catching edges of an NMD or 247. I thought so little of the shoe that I didn’t even drop a story on the site to cover the release. The outsole seemed too “alphaBounce” and the upper with its engineered…
Hong Kong’s Wonder Kid shares his resolve and inspires every athlete by showing how overcoming daunting moments is critical to reaching goals. Source: Boxer Rex Tso Stars in Latest “Just Do It” Film I’ve been making a number of analysis in regard to the marketing misses by Under Armour. One of my major complaints was…
Originally posted on Housakicks I was just watching Coach Nick’s interview with Warriors Coach Steve Kerr and boy was it delightful. Steve Kerr definitely knows and has mastered his craft. He intelligibly articulated his answers to every question Coach Nick threw at him witch such an ease that I knew he lived and breathed the game of basketball….
Originally posted on Housakicks I posted an article a few months ago about the imminent decline and death of the Brick and mortar sneaker shops, and this closure of Phoenix consignment shop Pound for Pound proves my point exactly, you can read the article below for more info But the worst part is that not only…
Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of K Swiss’s Presents: CEOs Wear Sneakers by K Swiss CEOs Wear Sneakers podcast for free. Source: K Swiss’s Presents: CEOs Wear Sneakers by K Swiss CEOs Wear Sneakers podcast on Apple Podcasts I’ve been stating that I absolutely love the Icon Knit from K-Swiss. I’ve also…
Shop Underarmour.com for 2017 summer gear, polos, backpacks & more. Under Armour makes game-changing sports apparel, shoes & accessories. FREE SHIPPING available + FREE Returns. Source: Under Armour® Official Store – FREE Shipping available In the last year I’ve taken the time to analyze brand websites and look to see where some changes could enhance…
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NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2018 financial results for its first quarter ended August 31, 2017. Source: NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2018 First Quarter Results *My Predictions from Before the Reports Revenues will be up. (Revenues remained flat at 9.1billion which is still an incredible accomplishment see the Outcome section below.) Futures won’t be…
Originally posted on Housakicks I went and dug into Coach Nick’s old archives and was able to find a video comparing and contrasting Carmelo Anthony’s role with the Knicks versus his role on the USA team in the FIBA tournament. It’s clear that team USA is loaded with superstars playing against the rest of the world…
Source: High-level Adidas executive among 10 arrested on college basketball fraud charges – Portland Business Journal Claire Duffy is doing an update on the arrest of 10 people associate with a pay to play scandal deriving from illegal payments made by adidas Basketball to players and colleges. Jim Gatto, head of adidas Global Basketball, and…
The game hasn’t changed. The way it’s played has. Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen explores the evolution of basketball and his role in its development, beginning in the mid-1990’s and ending with a gli Source: Take Flight by Kith x Nike Kith may have found another niche as it delivers one of the best marketing…
Originally posted on Housakicks Nike’s relationship with its longtime distribution channels might be coming to an end, and very soon. The DTC ( Direct To Consumer) push is definitely the brand’s top priority. There are red flags everywhere indicating that Nike is no longer content with the “wholesale” aspect of running its business. I was just…
What’s to blame for the expected earnings decline in the athletic apparel and shoe giant? A couple of key factors, say experts. Source: Nike Earnings Due: Here’s Everything Wrong With The Iconic Brand I follow Elaine Low on Twitter. As a writer for Investor’s Business Daily she provides insight into how analysts are preparing for…
Originally posted on Housakicks I’m so glad that I was led to check how well the Air Jordan XXXII performed sales wise this morning. Last week, NPD’s Matt Powell opened a can of worms when He said that Adidas had surpassed Jordan as the #2 selling brandnationwide. There is some truth to his statement but not the…
The Memphis Grizzlies G League Team, Memphis Hustle had two days of open tryouts. Over 90 guys appeared on day one and day two was comparable. I haven’t shot video of basketball in a while so the sound isn’t as good as it should be, but I hope you get the feel for the…
Reebok’s Flexweave is being integrated into apparel… not sports apparel, but a suit created by the legendary Saville Row design firm Huntsman & Sons. It’s an interesting approach to fashion and sport; the entire project will be built around Reebok endorser Brandin Cooks. I’m intrigued by the concept and while the shoe looks a…
Source: adidas UltraBOOST X All Terrain LTD Shoes – Black | adidas US Since I’ve moved away from “Should You Buy to Flip?” I’ve had to be a lot more creative in building analysis of footwear releases. Resell is all but dead except for limited release footwear. An analysis of GR shoes allows for a…
DAS Jahreshightlight in der deutschen Läuferszene. Über 50.000 schickt SCC EVENTS am letzten Septemberwochenende an den Start und bietet allen Teilnehmern eine Sightseeing Tour der Extraklasse. Source: Berlin Marathon The 44th Annual Berlin Marathon isn’t showing up on sneaker blogs or on sports channels everywhere, but it should be. This is the latest battle of…
Source: Michael Dupouy | ASICS Tiger United States When brands sit down to analyze how to capture parts of the street culture that eventually trickles down into fashion houses the name La MJC often pops up. The photographer and documentarian spends a lot of energy preserving the collection of imagery based on street culture. His…
Originally posted on Housakicks I grew up in Togo, a French speaking country in west Africa where access to signature sneakers like the Ewing Athleticswas almost impossible. You have to remember that this was in the 90’s when the internet was not popular and probably only used exclusively by the military. So the only way I could…
Men’s running shoe has molded foam pods in the heel for extra support where you need it most. Source: Cypher Run – Men’s – Running, – New Balance This past week I detailed the adidas UltraBOOST All Terrain and Threadborne Delta 2 from Under Armour as Fall/Winter updates to the running category. New Balance attempts…
