While we’ve been writing our sneaker lists and checking them twice, the Governor of Detroit knew who was nice and worthy of a year end bill being signed into law. Unlike Schoolhouse Rock, where a bill has to become a law, there isn’t any head hanging of the bill sitting on the government steps here. …
The Georgetown Hoyas inspired Retro 3 is one of the best releases of the year. The tumbled navy-blue leather and elephant print align to make a shoe that captures the retro flavor of the Hoyas during their prime with Coach John Thompson leading the Dogs in D.C.
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…
Housakicks covers a variety of topics i.e quick sneaker reviews, release reports & projection articles to help the reader in their buying decision. Picture: Housakicks After writing my post on sneaker raffles, I was reminded that there are sites available to assist the Everyday Sneakerhead missing out on a lot of sneaker releases: The Digital…
The Air Jordan 5 Stealth could be considered an OG colorway because it can be tied to the colors of Michael Jordan’s final team the Washington Wizards. Originally dropping in 2006, the model has released a few times, but it never really captures the soul of sneaker culture until the model is completely sold out…
The Air Jordan 1 Mid was once a sneaker you could walk into a shop and find at all times. They arrived in a variety of colors and only rang up at 100 bucks. It was a low-cost alternative for those who couldn’t drop 170 on a hard-to-get High OG. The model has become a…
This muted olive and mustard colorway doesn’t pop, but the use of suede on the upper gives this pair an elevate look, hence the elevated price. Ringing up at 110 SRP the shoe retails for more, but if you’re able to get them and you like a more autumn inspired color scheme for your style,…
Picture via Release Calendar at Foot Locker. The unintentional changes from raffling aren’t immediately noticeable and probably are overlooked by those who aren’t participating in the digital aspect of sneaker shopping. To better consider these changes, a breakdown has to happen. There are a variety of customers who visit sneaker stores. There are also a…
Announcing CleanCloud™ – a new high-performance foam for running shoes, created using carbon emissions as a raw material. Source: Turning carbon emissions into running shoes CleanCloud™ is the next big step on our journey towards decoupling On’s growth from our carbon emissions. It follows the introduction of Cyclon, which offers fully recyclable performance running products via…
Prepare for something GOOD. To celebrate the greatest 3pt shooter of all time, we are dropping something GOOD. Drops Tuesday 12/21 8pm EST Source: Coming Soon I was on a call recently with a group asking if Under Armour was for real. The company used the issues around Covid and supply chain to clear inventory…
As I begin to take a backseat in the resale game, I hit a milestone on StockX. I reached 20,000 pair sold on the platform and 2.5 million dollars in sales. I should probably do a video explaining how that happened, but that’s for another time. Today I got a box in the mail. The…
Bricks & Wood – Bricks & Wood (bricksandwood.us) Bricks & Wood is a company with no intention to crossover and capture all people with something built for everyone. Yet, their casual, calm colors, belie the work uniform, blue collar aesthetic that is for anyone. Whenever I get a notification of a drop from the brand,…
The 38th iteration of the Pegasus for Nike is at the low end of running shoes for the Swoosh. Ringing up at 120, the shoe features Zoom Air, and a mesh upper that looks similar to the lifestyle Air Max 270. The distinctive heel cup design of the midsole gives the Pegasus a fast and…
Source: THE REEBOK COLLECTIVE COLLABORATES WITH UPCYCLER JUSTIN MENSINGER TO LAUNCH A MEANINGFUL MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, “PIECES OF US” CAPSULE COLLECTION Upcycled Fashion takes a considerable amount of talent and effort to create. Upcycling provides a unique opportunity to purchase clothing that could have ended up in a landfill because the owner got a…
Source: Eco Theory Authentic SF | Shop Womens Surf Shoes At Vans I’ve been buying better and more eco-friendly sneakers since I took a trip to the Footwear Innovation Summit in 2018. I was born into a new understanding of sneaker culture, and to be honest, it has created conflict in me since. My primary…
TODAY, WE ARE MARKING OUR INTENT FOR WEB3 WITH INTO THE METAVERSE: AN EXCLUSIVE NFT DROP OF DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL PRODUCTS. Erika Wykes-Sneyd – VP of Brand Communications, adidas Originals: Source: INTO THE METAVERSE: HOW WE GOT HERE AND WHERE WE ARE HEADED Unfortunately, the prices for NFTs aren’t the only thing that’s huge: They…
Sweet Chick (clarksusa.com) My go to for the last three weeks has been the Clarks 8th Street Kith Sandford. Before this pair, I had retired my Clarks to the closet. The last pair I bought before the Kith was the Vibram outsole Wallabee (Dang, I had forgotten about those… which is a sign that I…
When The Last Dance dropped in 2020, Jordan sat back with his cigar and dad jeans, with an unknown Jordan 1 on his feet. This wasn’t the traditional 1 with the amazing color blocking in the Bulls colorway. It was a shoe that looked as if it belonged on a tennis court. The all-black model…
Records are made to be broken. Source: Stephen Curry Breaks Ray Allen’s All-Time 3-Point Record Name a sports moment tied to Nike and Michael Jordan. Name a sports moment tied to adidas. Name a sports moment tied to Under Armour. Now I’m sure Nike was easy. Jordan’s shot over Ehlo. Jordan’s double-nickel in the Garden….
What are NFTs and how can we determine their environmental impact? Additionally, how can we mitigate this in the age of digitalisation? Source: What Are NFTs, And What is Their Environmental Impact? | Earth.Org – Past | Present | Future When I lived in San Diego, I’d pick certain days to go to Pacific Beach…
When The Last Dance dropped in 2020, Jordan sat back with his cigar and dad jeans, with an unknown Jordan 1 on his feet. This wasn’t the traditional 1 with the amazing color blocking in the Bulls colorway. It was a shoe that looked as if it belonged on a tennis court. The all-black model…
The leading creators of virtual sneakers, collectibles and experiences, born in the metaverse, join the NIKE, Inc. family Source: NIKE, Inc. Acquires RTFKT I initially discovered RTFKT in February of this year while researching Beeple’s success with NFTs. I did a video requesting questions to present to the founder of the site SneakerCred, Cash Patterson….
