Originally posted on Housakicks I just quickly wanted to show you where to get the Air Jordan 13 Black Cat tomorrow; first thing you need to know is that they have been mass produced. As a matter of fact, most Nike shoes that have dropped in the last 6 months are literally still available for purchase….
Serena Williams in the Nike Court Flare designed for her. Paul George has a signature shoe. Paul George… I initially thought this was a good move by Nike, and I still think it’s okay, but I was reminded by someone on Twitter that there were only three women with signature shoes. I only knew of Sheryl…
Source: Look For Adidas And Puma To Continue Run In 2017 (NKE) | Benzinga The Brothers Dassler must be smiling down right now over the 2016 that they had. Both Puma and adidas outperformed every brand by drawing on their rich heritage in retro. With the performance trend currently flat, the brands that have lines…
I was about to write an analysis of the Curry 3 and how little Under Armour has done to generate content for the footwear. As I started to do my research, I realized that it’s not a Curry and Under Armour issue, it’s a marketing issue and performance footwear is caught in the web of…
adidas Football Announces 7v7 Championship Series adidas today announced its inaugural 7v7 Football National Championship series. The 2017 invitational series will consist of East (Florida) and West ( Source: adidas Football Announces 7v7 Championship Series Who knew this existed? Wait a minute, it’s inaugural, so it didn’t exist. I actually have a peer who is…
Originally posted on Housakicks Most of you are aware of the comparisons I do between authentic and fake sneakers; every now and then I receive interesting feedback from Youtube users and one particular response caught my attention last week. It read bro you cannot even tell the difference on the replica pair from nikestop.com So the individual…
Collecting limited-edition sneakers has evolved from the pasttime of a loopy subculture to a booming mainstream passion. Here’s an insider look at how it works Source: The Collectible-Sneaker Game: A Guide for Obsessives and Beginners This article on the WSJ shows the reach of the sneaker culture on mainstream. Most of the people featured in…
The work we do through fitness hones our bodies, sharpens our minds, and bonds us to others. Learn what it means to #BeMoreHuman. Source: Be More Human: Stories of Progress – Reebok.com Reebok recently stated that they are not a tech company. They aren’t going to invest in digital in the same way that Nike…
The store continues Nike’s global retail transformation with an all-new location on Miami’s popular Lincoln Road promenade. Source: Nike News – First Look: Inside Nike Miami This morning I was writing on Twitter that the shuttering of Macy’s stores, Sears’ impending bankruptcy and the closing of The Limited stores, all have a direct connection to…
(Herzogenerauch, January 18th) adidas Originals launches Original with a new film ‘Original is never finished’, featuring visionaries from the worlds of music, skate, sport, style and art. Rea Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals Launches Original Campaign and Film: ‘Original is never finished’ If you know what the image is above, you are officially…
Originally posted on Housakicks This is one of the hardest comparison I have done; these fakes are getting harder to identify because I don’t have the shoes on hand. And that is exactly why you have to be extremely cautious when you buy from non retailers. The Black Cat 13 are releasing this Saturday and are…
LeBron James’s debut signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Generation, returns on January 25. Source: Nike News – Shoe Stream In 2002 I was in my third year as a young basketball head coach. Like my players I watched the game for entertainment and when the hype behind LeBron James lead to multiple games on…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas by Stella McCartney debuts its Spring/Summer 2017 collection sprinter Octavious Freeman Okay, diverse may be a reach, but in the world of footwear and apparel, women have often taken a backseat in the presentation of sports to a market that has now become impossible to ignore due to the power…
Source: Under Armour Adds Pure Power To Its Athlete Roster With Superstar Leonard Fournette The LSU running back will is probably the most marketable of any of this years’ draft class entering the NFL combine. The signing fits Under Armour’s core which is football, but will this season move the needle for sportswear? The signing…
Originally posted on Housakicks Adidas is definitely capturing a part of the basketball market with Harden, Dame on their side. These are charismatic guys who are also good-natured and liked by many in the basketball world. Adidas recently unveiled their Black History Month collection, and this year the late Arthur Ashe took the spotlight. He was…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals – SS17 EQT – Men’s This Spring adidas will attempt to have more than one line performing well for the brand. Okay that sentence is a bit of hyperbole, but not really. The NMD and UB line have been king for adidas lifestyle running. The EQT hasn’t been…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas and Paul Pogba launch first adidas Soccer x Paul Pogba Collection Admittedly I know very little about soccer. I only played for one year, and then my kids played for a few years. Living in Cali for so long I did enjoy hitting the football field to watch our…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Ronnie Fieg Adidas Ultra Boost Mid released about a week ago; they feature a multicolored Primeknit upper, with white detailing on the TPU heel counter, boost midsole and the tongue tab. The neck of the shoe extends all the way up to the ankle to cushion the foot and gives it…
Making trainers with robots and 3D printers Source: Adidas’s high-tech factory brings production back to Germany I’ve mentioned Speedfactory on the site several times. I’ve also discussed why Nike’s Express Lane is so important. This article on the Economist gives a breakdown on the process of how the Speedfactory will bring ideas to fruition for…
In honor of the principles King stood for, some players will wear all-black PEs during the holiday’s slate of games. Source: Nike News – Nike Basketball and Jordan Brand Athletes Pay Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Not a lot of words here, just pics. Use the source link to see more of the…
Making NCAA history, UConn Women tops its previous record winning-streak. Source: Nike News – Nike Celebrates the UConn Huskies 91 Straight Wins In the spring of this year Nike will take over the contract for the WNBA and you can full on expect a serious marketing campaign which will not only improve viewership of the…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Unveils Arthur Ashe Tribute Collection For the last few years both Nike, Adidas and Under Armour have released shoes that bring to the attention of the sneaker world Black History. This year adidas will feature a tribute to tennis legend Arthur Ashe who was a staunch fighter for the…
