The Kyrie 6 takes direct inspiration from the Yeezy 2. The shoe has been out for over two months, but the results are mixed in sales. None of the models are moving very quickly at retail and it may be that Kyrie has missed a lot of this season and in his absence the Nets…
The Air Jordan 14 arrives in a new premium version moving the price from 190 to 200. Is it justified? In this case it is. Unlike the previous SE “Ferrari” version that features in all leather upper, this version takes carbon fiber print throughout the flame design, a blacked out 23 tire pattern and a…
Grey smooth nubuck upper with recycled terry panels and flat reflective two tone nylon laces. Leather lined upper and molded EVA footbed for breathability on a lightweight running sole. Source: HAYDEN I’ve had a long standing love of CLAE that once resulted in me writing them and telling them that one of the local stores…
Tinker Hatfield designed the Jordan 3 in the 80s. The shoe has been a coveted pair by sneaker enthusiasts since. The model has inspired other models, but it has never been inspired by other pairs until Nike decided to pull the original design by TH and combine it with another design by TH, the Air…
Morris A. Modell opened his first store on Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan in 1889. Source: Modell’s Sporting Goods to Close All Stores After Bankruptcy Filing When I began writing the book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon & StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail, I floated back and forth on placing “sneaker retail” in the…
I was approached about my thoughts on Ivy Park x adidas. I’ve been inboxed and written a number of times, but I left the topic alone because I knew early what this release would be. In the conversation below, that took place long before this week’s drop you can read my early thoughts when asked…
Revenues for NIKE, Inc. increased 10 percent to $10.3 billion, up 13 percent on a currencyneutral basis. Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $9.8 billion, up 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis driven by growth across wholesale and NIKE Direct; key categories including Sportswear, the Jordan Brand and Running, and continued growth across footwear and…
Nike’s anti-theft buckle is different from all previous sneaker anti-theft buckles. This time, Nike’s anti-theft buckle contains RFID tags and uses RFID technology. Source and pic via: https://www.nfctagfactory.com/news/Nike-will-introduce-RFID-as-a-new-means-of-after-sales-counterfeit-detection.html If you haven’t picked up a copy of my book I have signed copies available on the site. You can use the link below: Nike’s Consumer Direct…
The Air Jordan 11 is revered as the best design of any signature shoe. The low cut version isn’t as highly valued, but in some iterations it is magnificent. In the last few years Michael Jordan’s daughter and sons have been privy to the Heir and Heiress models of certain numbered Retros. The result has…
PS821 is an independent footwear brand founded on the belief that exclusivity should be inclusive and that individuality and authenticity lie at the heart and “sole” of style. 7 Days No Nike is not a shot at the Swoosh. After Nike’s latest quarterly report it’s clear the company has command of the entire sneaker industry. What…
As the sneaker culture gets a bit older and more mature we all have to add kicks to our closets that allow us to go to work in a more stylish and comfortable manner. Cole Haan is always in rotation in my casual wear. This model features a cushioned ride with rubber lugs placed in…
Nike may be moving towards the 16, but they are still dropping summer inspired colorways of the XV Low. This model has a bit of that South Beach flavor, but falls in line with the Melon releases that arrived throughout the summer. The shoe features cool grey Battleknit with pops of teal and pink. [ebayfeedsforwordpress…
My new book is now available in both Paperback and Kindle. Here is the link for Paperback: https://amzn.to/2XafN24 Give it a look if you like ebooks: https://amzn.to/2X97PGA Source: In 2017 Nike held an Investor’s Day. That event changed the way the sneaker business operated with an official introduction to a strategy that I had…
Surviving sneaker retail in Memphis is a difficult task. I’m discussing a local store in this post, but I will use the name “Store A” in this post. (5-7 minute read) pic via StockX How long should a retail sneaker shop enforce purchasing policies on products that are perceived to be “hyped” or “hot” releases?…
Omega Psi Phi 1911 – The Boot that never happened as told by the ROCKDEEP CEO. Source: Omega Psi Phi – The Boot That Never Happened – Auction Living in Memphis I see something that was rare in San Diego; the license plate of Black Fraternities and Sororities. I moved back to Memphis because I…
Source: www.willieescobar.com Earlier this year I reported on a collab with legendary Amsterdam sneaker boutique and brand Patta: Black People Won’t Rock FUBU but Amsterdam Is When I analyzed this collab I created a really hard to read title, but I had to… FUBU was an amazing brand and it launched Black fashion into another…
The Thread Landing Source: The Thread | Stance Stance collaborated with the NBA on some of the dopest socks in the game over the last few years. That all came to an end when Nike became the league’s official outfitter. While a brand like adidas allowed for Stance to grow by developing socks for players…
Source: Gary Vee 001 & 002 Okay I know “Is it the shoes?” is a Nike slogan and tagline, but I really had to ask that question. I’ve been following this campaign and in a previous article I discussed that when Gary Vee was announced as the face of the next generation for K-Swiss that…
Moving changes you for the better. After you move, you always feel stronger and happier. -> #ASICS #IMoveMe Source: ASICS Kobe, July 31st, 2017 – Today, true sport performance brand ASICS unveils a new global brand message, identity, retail concept and powerful integrated brand activation – the brand’s most significant marketing initiative in over 25 years….
Creating a premium product, that will tell a story is always at the forefront of our minds when creating new product at Saucony Originals. Every once in a while the answer to the question of “how do we create something special?” is simpler than we could imagine. Veg-Tan Source: Saucony Originals Saucony is releasing some…
Nike continues to do what they should have done with the Flyknit Racer when it initially released, get people interested in the shoe again. It’s not that the Flyknit Racer isn’t a strong shoe for the brand, it’s just that the luster is gone. As I’ve stated over and over adidas is controlling the performance…
The online retailer is going to be competing with Nike and Under Armour in the activewear market. by Jason Del Ray Source: Amazon plans to sell its own line of workout clothes – Recode @IBD_Low (Elaine Low) shared this article from Recode and it immediately caught my eye and reminded me of something I heard…
