The Yeezy is adidas’ flagship sneaker line. The UltraBoost used to carry that badge, but there haven’t been many UBs dropped that have maintained SRP. The latest UB21 was immediately placed on sale after Covid disrupted the marketing around the sneaker. Actually, that’s not true. The shoe was available at the end of 2019 going…
The abundance of Chinese brands that have become more prominent in the international market, doesn’t register in the U.S. at all. The biggest of the brands to make waves here is LiNing because of D-Wade’s signature relationship with the brand. Overall, outside of sneaker enthusiasts, the Chinese brands don’t exist. One of these brands, I…
This year I’ve written about a number of independent brands. These brands do a great job of reminding us they are constantly fighting to gain attention. Here are the links to the brands in this video: COMUNITYmade https://www.comunitymade.com/collections/trending-now/products/womens-molino?variant=32956244951124 Brandblack https://brandblack.com/collections/new-arrivals-women/products/womens-capo-shearling-natural Clearweather https://clearweatherbrand.com/ CASBIA https://www.casbia.com/ CLAE https://www.clae.com/products/bradley-high-welt-black-water-repellent-leather Ewing Athletics https://shop.ewingathletics.com/ NinetyNine Products https://ninetynineproducts.com/
I wanted to take the time to ask you to visit a few smaller sneaker companies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are the companies in this video: NinetyNine Products: https://goodthin.gs/collections/ninetynineproducts COMUNITYmade: https://www.comunitymade.com/ CLAE: https://www.clae.com/pages/bradley-cactus-leather Clearweather: https://clearweatherbrand.com/collections/black-friday-1 Brandblack: https://brandblack.com/ Rockdeep: https://www.rockdeep.com/ You can support ARCH by subscribing to YouTube and visiting the website. https://youtube.com/archbyccb
While you know arch as a discussion site for the sneaker industry, arch is also a media company with a small record label, video and photography services. Our connection to the sneaker industry inspires us to work with musicians, brands and labels to create an opportunity for the promotion of apparel companies and the artists….
In a year that has changed how we experience moments; we will be bringing our community together through a seven-day digital festival kicking-off on October 14th. Source: CREATORS CLUB WEEK: ALL STAR LINEUP FOR OUR FIRST EVER DIGITAL FESTIVAL ComplexCon is now the measuring stick for hype culture in a physical form. With COVID-19 disrupting…
Source: CASBIA I’ve admired CASBIA from across the waters for a while now. I haven’t pulled the trigger, but I’m awfully close. As a matter of fact, CLAE, CASBIA, Clearweather, COMUNITYmade and Brandblack are pushing me to reconsider my concept of sneaker retail and whether a shop can survive without Nike. These smaller brands utilize…
Source: Introducing FILA’s Original Tennis LX & Centa Greats Brand, CLAE, COMUNITYmade and BrandBlack are smaller brands that focus on an elevated consumer experience. The brands are also creating footwear based on classic silhouettes with subtle, but important differences. Greats and CLAE produce a mix of luxury and sustainability, while COMUNITYmade is handcrafted, made in…
This addition is all about the materials. I made the statement that my Greats Pronto was the best luxury sneaker to release this year. I was wrong. I had the Pronto Robin Hood in this position until I took a second look and realized that suede is a much more supple material and it makes…
NOBULL has earned solid reviews from Crossfit athletes and in my opinion, the shoe that I’m most likely to buy for my workouts this upcoming year will be the City Lights Trainer. I can see myself hitting the heavy bag looking like a scene out of Creed (minus the Jumpman). The shoe is a rugged,…
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…
Clearweather the product of footwear design brothers Josh Brubaker and Brandon Brubaker. We are an independently owned and operated footwear brand from Santa Ana, California. History influences the look and feel of everything we do now and in the future. Please Join us on this Journey. Source: Clearweather Sneakers – Less Corporate, More Independent Typically…
#34 VOR x Ayzit Bostan `EASY GOING.´ images via VOR I know, as much as a complain about the lack of design on sneakers, I drop a shoe here that appears to be straight out of a Star Trek episode. The minimalist Ayzit Bostan is an extremely limited shoe. Where the Rockdeep shoe made it…
images via KITH, size? and brand websites The compilation of anything is difficult. You have to be acutely aware of more brands than the average person. The list has to try and not be biased, which is impossible, and the reason you’ve chosen shoes has to be clear or the list is just something you…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals Tubular X 2.0 PK At this point I seem to be writing at least one sneakerboot article per week from a variety of brands. I will need to do a top ten list soon, but I really can’t do that without actually holding the shoes. I will probably…
Sixth Year NBA player E’Twaun Moore is rocking with Q4. A week ago I was introduced to the brand via ex AND1 star Lance Stephenson. Moore is taking on a journeyman status in the league with the Pelicans. The signing of Moore isn’t as big as Born Ready, but in the grand scheme of things…
Shop Q4Sports.com for the ultimate blend of technology, style & performance sports gear. Upgrade your game with the new Q4 Sports basketball shoe. Source: Q4 Sports Performance Basketball Shoes This post is falling into the Dope S–t I Like Category because it is a new shoe company. If you browse through this category you will…
Source: Puma US In a market where every brand has developed a sneaker boot, or winterized version of a running shoe, it’s hard to standout. I’ve dropped several articles here on the site about the best winter sneaker from each brand. I overlooked Puma. The Kori captures elements of the BOG (Blaze of Glory) and…
K-Swiss’ president also explained to FN what traits define today’s young, sophisticated consumer. Source: How K-Swiss Plans to Win Over Sneaker Fans With Its Fall ’17 Line | Footwear News In 2004 K-Swiss attempted a launch into basketball. I was in contact with Jeremy Much who handle grassroots contacts. I rebranded my Center Court Basketball…
