Year over year comparison finally reflects the reality of what I’ll label as Unassisted ReSale vs Assisted ReSale. What do I mean by URS vs ARS? Unassisted is the process of acquiring sneakers via legitimate methods: Retail purchasing and arbitrage, using the sneaker apps to win elusive, more coveted pairs, buying wholesale, all legit without…
I took a visit to Memphis’ Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy to pick up chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate truffle fudge to give to my wife and daughter for Valentine’s Day. I thought it was the right thing to do since I picked up some chocolate for myself from COMUNITYmade. I had a custom pair of the…
Under Armour Borrows 700,000,000 Million Dollars to Offset COVID-19 | via Baltimore Business Journal – ARCH-USA Under Armour Shines in Q421 Report Wholesale revenue increased 36% to $3.2 billion in 2021. Our Direct-to-Consumer business was up 26% to $2.3 billion in 2021. And finally, one more record – having ended the year with $1.7 billion…
The Free Run remains one of the best shoes Nike has ever made. This new release of the neutral training shoe hits all of the marks it did when it was first release. The segmented, super flexible midsole, combines with a sock like fit, reinforced with Nike Flywire to give the shoe some sturdiness. It…
Visit https://redballjets.co/ Close up of the sneaker at 5:00 On-Foot at 9:33 Red Ball Jets ’51 HI was originally released in 1951, “BALL-BAND had been making high-quality footwear in Mishawaka, Indiana for over 50 years when they launched their first “sport shoe” in 1951 — Red Ball Jets. Made alongside foam, adhesives, and rubber in…
Visit Pensole Lewis College to apply for the Carhartt Masterclass: https://pensolelewiscollege.com/apply/ Brookings Institute Source: https://www.brookings.edu/research/black-white-disparity-in-student-loan-debt-more-than-triples-after-graduation/ In this video I discuss the upcoming offering from Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design. I also explain why opportunities with Blacks shouldn’t be seen negatively by explaining why the Black college experience arrives with a number of difficulties…
BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 20, 2021 — NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2022 financial results for its second quarter ended November 30, 2021. Source: NIKE, INC. Reports Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results NIKE Direct sales were $4.7 billion, up 9 percent on a reported basis and up 8 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Nike’s Direct…
Timberland launched a project called From The Root in honor of Black History Month. Entirely envisioned and produced by Black creatives… led by Black owned/women-led advertising shop CHÉ Creative, and brought to life in collaboration with Director Dalia Dias, Executive Producer DAPS from CR8TIVE ROW, Author and Narrator Jahleel Coleman of 13th & Create, and Wardrobe Stylist AmiraaVee. Creatively,…
We continue our eco-conscious initiatives by using organic and innovative Vegan materials such as Hemp. Source: Search: 10 results found for “hemp” THE GREAT POTENTIAL OF HEMP Discover The great potential of hemp. One of the most interesting aspects of our R&D is the development of innovative low-impact materials. From the origin of the materials…
Y-3 returns for the first chapter of its Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Serving as part of the inimitable brand’s 20th anniversary celebrations, Chapter 1 represents the first foray… Source: Y-3 Launches Chapter 1 of its Spring/Summer 2022 Collection Y-3 returns for the first chapter of its Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Serving as part of the inimitable brand’s 20th…
The KARHU x Moomin collaborations celebrate these cherished Finnish originals by drawing inspiration from the characters, colours, and fonts of Moominvalley. Look closely at the collection and you will see the iconic figure of Moomintroll. Created by author/ illustrator Tove Jansson in 1945. Source: SET SAIL WITH KARHU X MOOMIN In the seventy-plus years since…
via Nike Selected by Olamide + Cam GIFTS THAT BEAT ROSES As former UCLA athletes, Olamide Olowe and Cam Griff are sentimental about sportswear. Now a CEO, Olamide loves to treat herself and her fiancé to styles that remind her of how they met. Shop their 3 gift picks for an athlete you love. Select…
Visit https://timbstrails.com/ I took the time to go through and collect all 10 boots in the Timbs Trails interactive experience. The mission got kind of complicated at the Future Trail Escape, but I figured it out and completed the trail. Here is a breakdown of where I found each boot: 5:40 1st boot 6:40 2nd…
The chocolate Jordan 1 is a winterized version of the mid featuring a quilted lining, suede and durabuck upper with a reflective thread in the shoestrings and a heel tab featuring 3M.
(ten – fifteen minute read) The league is not aspirational. I’ve made the argument that paying the women will solve a lot of the problems with interest. I was told that it isn’t that simple to which I replied, “Yes, it is.” Why? This is a nation of people who aspire to be rich. You…
Source: ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates I typically celebrate ASICS’ investment strategy via their accelerator and incubator, but this one, while beneficial, it will continue to widen the gap in amateur and youth sports as it becomes implemented into coaching and training at every level in sports. ASICS…
Diadora presents EQUIPE ATOMO, the first technical performance running shoe made in Italy in the last 30 years. Light and reactive, the Equipe Atomo will be appreciated by runners looking for a responsive and smooth ride to get the most out of every step of their run. It has been developed, engineered, and produced in…
Another Jordan 1 Mid with a color scheme labeled as “linen” arrives and features PU leather and durabuck around the color. It’s a great looking sneaker as always and has already sold out. Nike is restocking the model starting 2-2-22, but it will be hard to catch.
Collect the boots. Explore the past. Unlock the future. Source: Conquer the TimbsTrails. NOTE: If you click out of the “game” and leave the page, it doesn’t save your progress. If you want me to go back and record the entire thing let me know in the comments. Timbs Trails is not a game. It’s…
This January, Karhu invites you to slow down and experience the soothing calm of Shinrin Yoku with their latest outdoor-inspired release. Shinrin Yoku, or “Forest Bathing”, is the Japanese practice of spending quality time in nature for the purpose of meditation or healing. Source: EXPERIENCE SHINRIN YOKU It’s cold but bundling up and walking out…
The Retro 13 was the count down to the end of MJs reign as the greatest player of the 90s. The model isn’t as celebrated as the 12 and the Flu Game, or the 14 and The Last Shot, but the Black Cat, Flint, and Playoff models are still highly regarded. This model features the…
The Last Original Sneaker Source: Red Ball Jets Converse Chuck Taylors are so iconic other brands that existed during that era have fallen victim to time and have had difficulty in regaining any prominence. PF Flyers was recently purchased, Pro-Keds have bounced around in licensing purgatory, but who is to say those brands would have…
