Jordan named the shoe “Denim” on websites, but according to prominent sneaker enthusiasts, the shoe was supposed to be an homage to LL Cool J’s “Around the Way Girl”. The dubrae on the laces and the paper in the box feature the bamboo earrings LL rapped about in the opening bars of the song. The…
Source: Women’s Traction 2.0 LE – Girls For A Change via COMUNITYmade: This LIMITED EDITION colorway was a special project that was created in collaboration with Girls For A Change, a nonprofit organization that empowers Black girls and other girls of color to visualize their bright futures and potential through discovery, development, innovation, and social change…
Herzogenaurach, Germany, September 29, 2022 Source: PUMA HAS SIGNED A DEAL WITH SKEPTA, ANNOUNCING HIM AS ITS NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR Skepta has been one of the most prominent entertainment ambassadors for the Swoosh. The emcee’s following in the UK filters over to the U.S. whenever his Air Max collabs dropped. With Drake having dabbled in…
Just ahead of the fall season, adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams return to launch an array of new colors of their gender-neutral Humanrace Premium Basics Collection. Source: adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams Drop New Fall Colorways of their Premium Basics Collection It’s been almost two years since Jerry Lorenzo tatted the Three Stripes down…
The Lebron 9 was once a coveted model from the height of Nike Basketball. Nike decided to retro the model and while it still captures all of the original elements, it doesn’t really feel the same. The shoe is the opposite of the original drop, which was all red, but it hasn’t really hit with…
Nike’s share price took a tumble on this note from Nike’s Balance Sheet Inventories for NIKE, Inc. were $9.7 billion, up 44 percent compared to the prior year period, driven by elevated in-transit inventories from ongoing supply chain volatility, partially offset by strong consumer demand during the quarter. I’m not diminishing that taking on this type…
Source: NEW BALANCE UNVEILS THE NEW TWO WXY V3 HIGH PERFORMANCE BASKETBALL SHOE TWO WXY V3, the third iteration remains under the FuelCell platform and is packed with design and tech built for the position-less player. The first colorway of the TWO WXY v3, called Cerebral, will be available at New Balance retail stores, www.newbalance.com and select retailers…
Whether you consider yourself a sneakerhead or you’re just looking for some fresh new kicks, David “Kari” Daniels, aka Sneaker Phetish, joined TVL to exlpain some things. Source: A lesson on sneaker culture It used to be that athletes drove sneaker culture. Entertainers are now equally as powerful, but as sneakers become enmeshed with pop…
SPACE(S) – Bricks & Wood (bricksandwood.us) According to CNBC, “Eight out of 10 Black-owned businesses fail within the first 18 months.” I could end this post with this statement, but I’ll go on. My first sneaker company I lost the license and went bankrupt. I’m not embarrassed to write that sentence, because bankruptcy hit me…
https://arch-usa.com/how-the-supply-chain-contributed-to-800k-in-nike-product-being-stolen/ I recently reported on why the Supply Chain contributed to the theft of over 800,000 thousand dollars in Nike product. In that same post I discussed the problems of loss prevention for all companies and why storage yards across the country have been getting robbed. I followed that discussion with information on the Railroad…
Posts mentioned in this video: Insider Ties: Why Nike Keeps Winning – Financial Post https://arch-usa.com/insider-ties-nike-keeps-winning-financial-post/ What Was Once a Benefit for Nike is Becoming a Problem: Are Fed Ex Drivers Stealing Sneakers? https://arch-usa.com/what-was-once-a-benefit-for-nike-is-becoming-a-problem-are-fed-ex-drivers-stealing-sneakers/ There are nuances to FedEx and eBay partnering to speed up the process of sneakers that have to be authenticated, but it’s…
The Jacquemus collection elevates Nike’s classic hiker the Humara with a leather and suede construction featuring pops of gold and debossed Jacquemus logos on the tongue and heel. Aglets have been replaced with tabs of color coordinated leather and think gum outsole.
The pace of Nike store openings is accelerating as the sportswear giant continues its shift to more direct sales. Source: Nike is aggressively opening new stores as it pushes forward on its plan to sell directly to consumers. Wall Street isn’t sold on the strategy. Business Insider delivered a list of Nike store openings taking…
Mindfully curated apparel, skates, surfcraft, and other goods for the Human Experience™. Handmade in California. Source: Imperfects A few years ago, Outerknown triggered my fashion radar. The sustainably centered brand founded by San Diegan surfer Kelly Slater crafted apparel with a combination of styles easily at home on Mission or Ocean Beach, but balanced…
KARHU x SAYSKY is a Nordic collaboration and celebration of the past, present, and future. Look out for the bear and magic star. Coming together as a Nordic beacon. Guiding you home. Source: KARHU x SAYSKY: A NORDIC RUNNING COLLABORATION SAYSKY | High Performance Running Wear | Official Website Karhu is primarily considered a lifestyle…
Via Nike: It’s time to channel vintage hoops vibes back onto the streets. With premium materials like slub canvas and tumbled leather, the Dunk High delivers another timeless look. Natural imperfections in the upper and an aged aesthetic on the midsole make ’em look like you’ve been wearing them for years. Color-popped laces contrast perfectly…
Mary N. Dillon, former Executive Chair and CEO of Ulta Beauty, Inc., has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Foot Locker Board, effective September 1, 2022. Dillon has over 35 years of experience leading consumer-driven businesses in a diverse range of industries, from consumer-packaged goods to restaurants to telecom…
Source: Garcia Golf – Pull-Up Beckett’s sneakers are timeless designs on classic handmade construction. My only gripe tends to be the lack of a lace flap on the tongue. This small design element prevents the laces from slipping to the side. In traditional shoe dress shoe design, the tongues tend to be shorter so there…
The PG 6 features full length React cushioning and rings up as the cheapest Nike signature basketball option at 110. The lightweight, cushioned sneaker is heavily padded at the heel inside and also features a sticky, translucent outsole. Nike PG6 Black/Mint Foam-White Style code: DC1974-001 SRP: 110.00
via Nike: Hemp canvas, check. Suede mudguard, check. Crepe outsole aesthetic, check. Turning back the clocks to 2004, we’re reissuing the coveted Air Max 1 “Crepe Hemp.” Ready to complete your look, its Mint Foam accents pulse against the easy-to-style Medium Brown and Natural upper while textured materials put you a step above the rest.
Source: Selling fees In the post below, I show a picture from eBay’s promotion of their “Lowest Fees in the Game” strategy. At the time my goal was to see if eBay or StockX was generating more revenue from their fee structure. What I found was that eBay was earning more income on sales under…
Source: Men’s Basketball Shoes & Sneakers | PUMA No one can deny Puma’s successful reentry into basketball. At a point when signature and performance basketball sneakers became less important to sneaker culture, Puma decided to jump into the basketball with what looked like reckless spending and marketing. They made what many consider the major…
