Just watched “The Butler” and thoroughly enjoyed the film. Although the script was a bit like Forrest Gump (not in a good way) in its attempt to navigate the movement of the Civil Rights era through the fictional son Louis Gaines, in parallel to the time Cecil Gaines was in servitude at the White House….
Okay, when you are frustrated and a little tired, you say things that you really don’t mean. ARCH is no longer on hiatus. I am actively working to get ready for another Kickstarter launch. The last time around I failed to make a video and I think a video may have helped. More important, the…
This may be one of the most important visuals created by this generation of hip-hop artists. I went to Washington D.C. and visited one of the Smithsonian Art Galleries and there was a music video displayed as performance art. I won’t get into that, but this is easily one of the best collages dealing with…
When I watch a film I tend to have a completely different reason than most. I typically avoid the hedonistic approach. I am not really watching to gain satisfaction or for simple entertainment. I’m watching as a writer. I think this is something that has followed me since my time as an MFA student. I…
In what has become one of the highlights of my small business experience, I will be guest lecturing at the Fogelman School of Business with Dr. Frances Fabian. The group as always will be a small group of undergraduates majoring in business. I will attempt to keep the cursing down to a minimum and clean…
Okay utilizing antiquated Shakespearean dialogue for my little shoe company is kind of reaching. I am not that important and “To be or not to be?” is a question that tends to take itself too seriously, right? Maybe not. I founded ARCH in 2009. At the time I went in front of a group of…
I always attempt to stay ahead of the curve and when I see something that is dope and more important MADE IN THE USA!!!! I have to participate and become a part of that movement. I reached out to Talant Trade Co. and was able to pull in a few bags: Totes for women and…
Okay, I know this is not an ARCH specific post and that introducing brands is not really what this blog is for, but excitement is often not controllable when you discover something that just makes perfect sense and has the potential to change the market. While there aren’t many products that create a buzz anymore,…
Those of you who have grabbed a pair of ARCHs at 9.99 congrats and thank you for the much needed bump in decreasing inventory. While I truly appreciate the support, I was losing 15.00/per pair on each shoe sold. Not exactly the kind of Kickstarter I planned, but I had to move through inventory. The…
If you’ve been reading the blog in the past you are probably reading this and thinking where is the homepage to ARCH, and why are there Nikes and Jordans on the homepage for ARCH? First, understand that I appreciate your support. I appreciate the time you take to read the long reports and to follow…
ARCH is preparing to tackle a big venture, but I need your help. This is my Kickstarter. I have lowered the price of all ARCH Footwear to 9.99 plus shipping. If you’ve ever wanted to support or try ARCH now is the time. Visit www.amazon.com/shops/archsneakerstore to buy a pair. Chris B.
This ARCH CG097II Earth Suede is a 3 pair run sample and is a very limited edition shoe made for the design team in a full size run (only 3 pair remain). The label sizing is marked a size high but runs true to size. (An 8 will wear an 8 although it reads 9)…
ARCH x Stance Socks Product Description This ARCH CG097II Star Grey/Dallas Blue is a 36 pair run sample and is a very limited edition shoe. The label sizing is marked a size high but runs true to size. (An 8 will wear an 8 although it reads 9) This is a great secondary trainer or…
ARCH x Stance Socks Product Description This ARCH CG097II Black Storm is a 36 pair run sample and is a very limited edition shoe. The label sizing is marked a size high but runs true to size. (An 8 will wear an 8 although it reads 9) This is a great secondary trainer or walking…
ARCH x Stance Socks Product Description This ARCH CG097II is a 36 pair run sample. The label sizing is marked as UK but are actually US. This allows the shoes to be sold at wholesale direct from the factory. This is a great secondary trainer or walking shoe for those looking to strengthen their…
The winter in Memphis has been as unpredictable as a summer thunderstorm in Memphis. Last Friday was Trolley Night and Memphis got a small respite from the below freezing weather, so my little family clan hit the town. For those of you who don’t know, Trolley Night occurs every last Friday of the month. South…
If you don’t look up, you’ll miss it. The last few Memphis Hi-Lites have consisted of LV and I sneaking out, divorcing the kids and playing upscale couple about the town. The reality is those nights are far apart and we don’t get to live the life of empty nesters and hipsters. Our true forms…
Started with the box now we’re here 🙂 What’s up everybody! There have been some pretty cool accomplishments for the little engine that could. We sponsored our first athlete. Sidney Boyd IV out of Atlanta. Sidney is a former collegiate basketball player and runs in the 40+ category. He recently ran the Cruisin for Christmas…
There are certain times of year that I get these bursts of creativity. They are usually sparked by something I’ve read or something I’ve heard. Lately my creativity has been somewhat drained due to the release of my new shoes. But this isn’t the place or the time to talk about that… this is about…
Power Pink/Storm Grey-Wht-Blk This ARCH CG097II Power Pink is a 36 pair run sample and is a very limited edition shoe. The label sizing is marked a size high but runs true to size. (An 8 will wear an 8 although it reads 9) This is a great secondary trainer or walking shoe for those…
The shoes finally arrive Thanks for visiting the site. It was down temporarily because I had my automatic renewal set to manual instead of automatic. It’s been a while since I posted information here about the release of the 2013 Spring line. The shoes finally arrived last week and in the same fashion as previous…
Ready for the last Once again, I know it’s slow and while it has been hard to maintain the momentum from February almost 3 months after, this is the reality of small business. The good news though is that the shoes are on the last which means the outsoles are about to be attached. I…
