The AJ II “Decon” keeps its 1986 roots but trades leather for three rich shades of premium suede. Source: Nike News – Air Jordan II Decon: The First Luxury Basketball Sneaker Gets Deconstructed Just for the sake of this post I will clarify that the Jordan 2 is my favorite Jordan. When I was in…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Running invited street runners from around the globe to race against elite athletes in Berlin to put the new PureBOOST DPR shoe to the ultimate test A few weeks ago we all watched in amazement the attempt at breaking the sub2 hour marathon by Nike. I wrote this, but…
Left to Right: Jeffrey Wong, General Manager of ASICS China, Hilda Chan, Managing Director of ASICS Greater China and Seiji Hori, Marketing General Manager, Global Lifestyle Division of ASICS Corporation attended the ribbon cutting ceremony SOURCE Sneakerheads, it’s a loaded term. In the US where sneaker culture originated on the back of Hip-Hop, it’s a term…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Bordeaux Air More Uptempo was introduced officially on May 1st and was highly sought after by many. They sold out instantly and resale prices on ebay were pretty ridiculous. For those that couldn’t score the shoes for retail, SNS is giving you another chance to grab a pair again on May 25….
Originally posted on Housakicks The air jordan 11 low gs heiress frost white is releasing on Saturday May 20th. It comes in a white and pure platinum color combination and features textured mudcrack overlays ( instead of the traditional patent leather). Completing the shoes is a light bone outsole with herringbone threads. As you all know,…
The Vans UltraRange releases Saturday May 20th, online at 10am on bdgastore.com and in-store at 11am at Bodega. Source: BodegaVision: Vans UltraRange There are shops that are falling short (my shop, lol) and then there are shops that have everything in order when they receive a collection. Bodega is one of the dopest shops in…
Kith collaborates with iconic retailer Bergdorf Goodman for the second time to create a special capsule that builds on their previous partnership. Source: Kith x Bergdorf Goodman Collection Last year I made a statement that if any sportswear/sneaker shop could potentially have an IPO it would be KITH. soon after the shop dropped their first collaborative effort…
On May 18, thirty-two fighters will step into the Haymakers for Hope Rock ‘N Rumble ring at the House of Blues in front of a crowd of 2,000 people Would you train to become a boxer to help fight Cerebral Palsy? Would you train to become a boxer to fight MS? Would you train…
Source: Reebok News Stream : Reebok Floatride Run Named “Best Debut” In Runner’s World 2017 Summer Shoe Guide I joked about the name when I initially saw the Floatride, but after reading more about the materials and construction I said that the Floatride might be one of the best shoes to drop from Reebok. Feel…
https://www.onitsukatigermagazine.com/collection/2017ss-lookbook/ ASICS consist of several divisions. The Onitsuka Tiger brand is the oldest, but it is the most fashion forward of the line. I was researching ASICS and discovered their Japanese magazine. As always I look at how content creation enhances the brand perception and this magazine is perfect representation of how the Japanese market…
The Air Jordan IV continues to be one of the most iconic sneakers ever. Now it has evolved into an all-new sportswear silhouette with the Jordan Fly ’89. Source: Nike News – Introducing the Jordan Fly ‘89 This is the year of the Air Jordan 4. Every year Jordan takes one of its classic Jordan…
Source: LinkedIn Top Companies 2017: Where the world wants to work now | Daniel Roth | Pulse | LinkedIn LinkedIn is one of the most efficient methods of connecting to the people in positions to potentially land you a job at one of the places on your “Dream List”. The social media site is unlike…
Foot Locker blamed delayed income tax returns for sluggish sales early in Q1 that weren’t made up later in the quarter and reported results that missed forecasts.Estimates: EPS virtually unchanged at $1.38, with revenue edging up 1.4% to $2.015 billion.Results: EPS of $1.36 on revenue of $2. Source: Foot Locker Stock Plunges As Q1 Earnings,…
Footbeat is your stepping stone to an active recovery and healthy lifestyle. Enter to win a Recovery Kit ($450 value) now! Source: Footbeat: Move Ahead To Your Recovery I really shouldn’t have mentioned Lavar Ball, but once I looked into Footbeat, it was a natural headline to create. Today I noticed an ad in the…
Creating a premium product, that will tell a story is always at the forefront of our minds when creating new product at Saucony Originals. Every once in a while the answer to the question of “how do we create something special?” is simpler than we could imagine. Veg-Tan Source: Saucony Originals Saucony is releasing some…
Representing a 10-year evolution in Kevin Durant’s journey, his tenth signature shoe features both heel-to-toe Flyknit and Zoom Air. The KD10 launches May 26. Source: Nike News – KD10: More than Meets the Eye Nike has always been linked to its athletes unlike any other sports brand in history. At the heart of every…
Source: Blueprint No not the Jay-Z album or the original KRS-One Album named Blueprint, but the Nike Basketball Blueprint is an interactive feature on the Nike.com platform that allows you to interact with a basketball court to describe your game and how you play. Think of the site as a way to show how and…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : NMD_CS2 Is it me or does any oldhead who sees this shoe gets reminded of the And1 slip-on from the early 2000’s? It doesn’t matter how dope the Boost Tech is, I really can’t get around the aesthetics of this shoe. It’s basically a chukka with an athletic outsole. I…
If you’re running Brooklyn, this is the place to be. Shop official Airbnb Brooklyn Half gear brought to you by New Balance and New York Road Runners. Source: Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon – Official Gear – New Balance This post is less about the gear and more about the fact that brands are aligning themselves…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Pure Money is scheduled to release on Saturday May 20. The shoes have an all white upper metallic silver details on the heel panel Jumpman. They feature a mixture of suede and full grain leather on the panel overlays. The Fake air jordan 13 low pure money…
Originally posted on Housakicks We get the best of both worlds in this collab between Australian retailer Sneakerboy and ATL’s boutique Wish; The Adidas Sneaker Exchange Sneakerboy Wish Pack will officially release on may 20th. he pack was inspired by the world’s most lethal jellyfish ( the box jellyfish); it makes perfect sense since Australia is…
Jimo Dashen, the lonely god, was too uncomfortable for Jimmer Fredette. He didn’t want to be called a god, but he has become beloved in the CBA the second highest paying basketball league in the world. When Jimmer was drafted 10th in the NBA Draft critics said he was too small, too slow, couldn’t play…
