The tone seems to be changing for Nike. Source: Nike Gets Lackluster Reviews From Experts Ahead of Q1 When I began writing Insider Ties, a lot of the reasons for doing so was because I couldn’t find anyone discussing the actual business aspects of the industry. The stock analysts where looking at it purely from…
Co-founder and CEO Erik Fagerlind has some harsh words for Adidas. Source: Sneakersnstuff CEO Slams Adidas Following Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Release | Footwear News Click the link to read the report on why Sneakersnstuff is slamming adidas. Read below to see why sneaker stores and people need to stop slamming adidas over Yeezy releases….
Inspired by ’70s New York hip-hop culture and obviously also baseball culture, American luxury brand COACH has dropped its new Patchwork C210 leather high top sneakers for Fall 2016. With its men’s collection having made big steps over the last few seasons, the sneaker offering of COACH is moving at a fast pace as well….
The limited-edition Converse Essentials x Fragment collection is available September 28 from Converse.com. Source: Nike News – Converse Launches New Essentials Apparel with Limited-Edition Fragment Collection The battle for sportswear continues. Performance apparel has completely disrupted the fashion industry. In a season where NYFW was dominated not by traditional fashion houses like Gucci and Prada, it…
Find release dates and info for the Air Jordan 12 Retro Wool ‘Dark Grey/Black’ on Nike.com. Follow all new releases with the Nike Launch Calendar. Source: Air Jordan 12 Retro Wool ‘Dark Grey/Black’ The Retro 12 has a strong year with Jordan Brand. The Flu Game and Cherry both have been consistent sellers on…
100% Authentic, brand new in the original box is the lightweight, but rugged, weatherproof Lunar Force 1 featuring Lunarlon cushioning, waterproof panels and a knobby gum outsole for the upcoming winter season.
Source: David Ortiz Walk-Off Collection Super fans of #34 can join in the celebration by snagging Made in USA lifestyle sneakers inspired by Papi’s on-field cleats. All shoes in the Walk-Off Pack will be available in limited quantities at newbalance.com/ortiz-walk-off-collection and at New Balance Boston (583 Boylston Street, Boston) with the exception of the Final…
– SPEEDFACTORY seen as the ultimate in Futurecraft with facility able to create completely unique product through high-speed process – – First product – the adidas Futurecraft M.F.G. (Made for Germany Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Unveils First Futurecraft Shoe Created at Industry-Changing SPEEDFACTORY Facility I know this is going to be shared throughout…
Luxury Leather Goods & Lifestyle Accessories With Down To Earth Aesthetics. Footwear. iPhone 7 Cases, iPad Cases, MacBook Sleeves, Laptop Sleeves, Camera. Source: HARDGRAFT . Leather Goods and Footwear – HARDGRAFT US In my morning browsing I hit up Uncrate to get my tech fix and style knowledge and I ran across these. Talk about…
The Retro 1 is always a hit or miss shoe as far as retail is concerned. The Rare Air series should have been a lock for a high resale value, but it didn’t pop. Why? There really isn’t a science or a reason for the various Rare Airs to fizzle, they just did. When you…
Sneakers designed by Rihanna helped Puma SE report fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates. Source: Rihanna-Designed Sneakers Help Puma Top Fourth-Quarter Estimates – Bloomberg When the roar of the crowd is all about Yeezy, and Nike continues to dominate, it seems that there isn’t a lot to discuss other than the fluctuating price of Under…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : KANYE WEST and adidas Originals drop the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 Honestly, this shit is ugly. I love the work adidas is doing, but seriously… aesthetically this might one of the ugliest shoes designed. Adidas has become adamant about bucking the trend of simple style when it comes to its…
Find release dates and info for the Kobe XI ‘White/Black’ on Nike.com. Follow all new releases with the Nike Launch Calendar. Source: Kobe XI ‘White/Black’ I know it seems random for me to do a Should You Buy on a Kobe, especially when you can find Kobe’s on sale everywhere at discounter prices and…
Source: Shop All – Aimé Leon Dore Aime Leon Dore was established in 2014 by Teddy Santis. I needed to write that first sentence because as involved as I am in the scene, if it weren’t for Kith, I’d have no idea that these simply constructed garments based on the gear I wore or wanted…
100% authentic brand new in the original box is the NMD_ R1 in black featuring Boost cushion. This version featuring a reflective 3M on the three stripes is eye catching.
Source: http://www.cbpublish.com/vinceallen/2016/09/15/vince-allen-creativity-from-the-vince-allen-project-vol-1/ Memphis is known for Justin Timberlake and Elvis primarily. It should be known as the home of rock and the home of the Blues, because it is, but that’s a different story and it’s one that finally gets a new chapter. Vince Allen is a 15 year old guitar player from Memphis. His influence…
Source: Projects I very rarely use my Twitter the correct way. I don’t scroll on my timeline, I simply share my posts out from my site to Twitter. I don’t DM people, I don’t ask for anything or try to reach out unless I really want or need something in particular. What I do however…
New signs of a slowdown in high-end spending are emerging as two luxury leaders — Hermes and Richemont — forecast slower sales or smaller profits. Source: Luxury stocks slump amid growing signs of spending slowdown Tod’s SpA is adjusting after a huge slow down: http://footwearnews.com/2016/business/earnings/tods-first-half-new-strategy-shoes-257107/ It’s not just Tod’s. Tod’s has even gone the route of adding…
The survey said the brand had a larger percentage of shoppers making at least $50,000 a year. Source: Report: Under Armour’s Shoppers Have Higher Income | Footwear News This report from FN is stating the obvious and I think the blurred setting for the Curry Lux is explaining why this title is so damn obvious….
Following Kith’s first fashion show, the New York lifestyle brand releases its latest collaboration, this time with Japanese streetwear pioneer A Bathing Ape. The centerpiece of this collection is a duo of two very special Bapestas, both of which have received a completely new execution thanks to Kith-founder Ronnie Fieg. For the first time in history,…
Sign up for UA Sportwear updates. Be the first to explore modern american sportswear and functional streetwear from the mind of designer Tim Coppens. Source: UAS Modern American Sportswear | US I don’t often say I’m wrong, but I’ve been giving UA hell in the last few weeks. The stock has dropped, and I stated…
Hearst and Verizon have come to an agreement to purchase Complex Media, the digital media brand founded by Marc Ecko in 2002. Source: Verizon And Hearst Team Up to Buy Complex Media | Media – AdAge You may be sensing a theme here. I shared this post a few days ago: http://www.arch-usa.com/insider-ties-what-is-hypebeast-and-how-did-it-get-to-an-ipo-racked/ When you read it,…
