Valentine’s Day is just another day around my house because I spread love daily. The NBA showed love last night with a few games, but I have to start putting these videos on the site because every now and then even I forget to catch the dopest highlights of the night. Obviously dunks are…
In the past I’ve attempted to keep up with the mainstream sneaker outlets by sharing my top 20 or 40 sneakers of the year. I based this on a section of the site I listed as Dope S–t I Like. This made for what I think was the most engaging and interesting list in the…
These are the items which currently have high demand. This suggestion is for resellers and brands and offers insight on what items you can offer if you’re capable of acquiring the SKUs at a fair price. The list is broken down with the following details: Product Name and Size Offer Winning Price – The average…
There is a consistent misunderstanding and undervaluation of the resale marketplace for sneakers. While GOAT, StockX and eBay get the most coverage as resale platforms, Amazon remains the place for resale that more accurately reflects the retail environment. I’ve always stated that there are various forms of sneaker resale. One form assists retail with removing…
In this video, I discuss why sneaker media needs to be careful accepting the Point of Sales data stating that Yeezy/adidas jumped over the Jumpman, again. Remember in 2017 this was stated, but I found that the data didn’t include Nike’s Direct Sales: Why You Should Question NPD’s Data About adidas Overtaking Jordan Brand I…
It’s been a while since I have attempted to do a top kicks of the year list. I’m saying kicks, because this list will be a combination of sneakers and boots. I took a break from it because I was so deeply involved in resale and writing books in 2019, and in 2020 I was…
The all black Air Force 1 has been given the dubious honor of being the shoe for covert ops. In other words, if there is some gangsta ish about to go down, and you’re trying to figure out which person you need to watch out for, 9 times out of 10, the person rocking the…
The Nike Hyperdunk 2017 was the first shoe to feature Nike’s React cushioning. While the React in this model isn’t as responsive and soft as the running shoe models, the shoe is a solid performance model and it looks bright and vivid. The shoe also features Flywire, Flyknit and an icy translucent outsole. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=917726-600&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=hdunkred&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″…
The Hyperdunk features an outsole patterned after the pressure points on the bottom of the feet and features Nike’s first version of React. The React is much stiffer than in the running version because basketball shoes require more support and stability. This cool grey colorway isn’t as flashy as the multicolor version but it’s just…
The Hyperdunk was the first shoe in Nike’s stable to feature the new React cushioning. After adding Flyknit to the 2017 model the price was increased, but the shoe didn’t sell through very well at retail. The model has hit outlets and is one of the most unique multicolor flyknit models dropped in any style….
Once you get around the silly spelling of Next Level, there is some real substance here. One of the primary reasons I argue with analysts who promote that brands should focus on athleisure and leave performance products alone is because unlike most analysts, I live and breath sneakers. Sneakers are my primary source of income….
adidas fell off in 2018. In 2017 I noticed a trend in the design of adidas footwear that I stated would be an issue for the brand beginning with their Black Friday releases. From that point on the resale value of adidas footwear began to drop. The brand made an absurd pivot to basketball and…
images via KITH, size?, Packer and brand websites Last year I created the standards below for my Top 40 Sneakers of 2017: 2017 Top Sneakers of the Year Qualifications based on M.A.P.P.S. Materials – Premium materials are important to me… very important. Aesthetics – the way the shoe looks, colorway, cut… some of the shoes that could…
In 2017 I faced one of the biggest economic setbacks anyone could experience. In 2015 I made 700,000 dollars. In 2016 I made 300,000 dollars. In 2017 everything was gone. I tell the story and explain how losing half a million dollars was a matter of making a conscious decision after making a lot of…
The Eggplant Foamposite returned in 2017. It didn’t make people as excited as Nike thought, but it was a good look for the Foams. The Varsity Purple colorway was topped off with an icy translucent outsole and carbon fiber shank for stability.
Source: http://investor.underarmour.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1057284 I typed this as the conference call was being performed so some notes are rushed. Leave a comment for clarification and please link back if you use any info as a source. – Chris B. Kevin Plank 7 major initiatives 4 Pillars: Product, Story, Service and Team Product – Category Management Structure – Athlete…
Source: NEW BALANCE DEBUTS “FEARLESSLY INDEPENDENT SINCE 1906″ GLOBAL BRAND PLATFORM THAT REFLECTS ITS HERITAGE AND MISSION TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO The title of this post was going to be, New Balance “Fearlessly Independent” is the Most Non-White Campaign Ever & That’s Okay I changed it because it’s not the most non-White, but at…
Originally posted on Housakicks The Complexcon event geared toward bringing together pop culture, art, food,style, sports, music, and more took place last week and was epic. During the event, a pair of Jordan retro, the Air Jordan 1 Gold Top 3 aka Complexcon was officially unveiled and became an internet sensation. Yesterday during one of my Sherlock…
Source: CLAE If the picture above isn’t enough to remind you that CLAE is still dropping beautifully crafted footwear, then stop reading and go check out one of my Nike articles. The brand dropped its Autumn collection last month and I overlooked it. I shouldn’t have and neither should you. This might be the cleanest,…
Source: Nike Internal / 2017 NIKE, Inc. Investor Meeting Andy Campion opens the afternoon by reinforcing the fact that Nike is the #1 consumer brand. (This has to be in response to the multiple reports discussing adidas jumping Jordan.) Summary of Key Points and deeper perspective: Growth is never linear. During dynamic times many feel…
Global athletic leader and 2017 TCS New York City Marathon footwear and apparel partner, New Balance, unveiled the All Roads Lead to NY campaign today via social media and out-of-home advertising. Source: NEW BALANCE UNVEILS “ALL ROADS LEAD TO NYC” CAMPAIGN FOR THE 2017 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON Performance running may be down, but…
Source: NIKE, Inc. – Investor Relations – 2017 Annual Shareholders Meeting Running time 43:07 The shareholders meeting began with votes on five topics: directors, compensation for directors, advisory vote on the frequency of compensation for directors, approval of the long term incentive plan, the final matter was a shareholder proposal for political contribution disclosure/transparency, and…
