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…
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…
Source: Love at First Step: Introducing the Curry Flow Go I struggled with the title of this post. For Black people at sports brands, being celebrated can isolate them. To stand out can lead to targeting and mistreatment. It’s the unfortunate circumstance of Black people working in industries controlled by White people. This post isn’t…
Hoops season is right around the corner and the squeak on gym floors can be heard as ballers prepare for a year with fans back in gyms (hopefully). When I coached, I had to find sneakers that were both functional and cost effective. My players’ families didn’t have a lot of cash, so we couldn’t…
The Bay Area apparel company returns with a new Navy Stripe Sweater, Zip Up Hoodie and Polo Shirt. Check out the photos below. Source: ESSENTIALS COLLECTION The last thing I want to say about Rockridge is that they are Black-owned, although I said it first. We aren’t at a point where we can overlook this…
As the sneaker universe contracts and fans become clones who find safety in rocking the same sneakers and calling that style, in my mind there exists sneaker enthusiasts on an alternate plane who feel like fresh is a matter of having something other people haven’t seen and can’t name. On this plane, maybe two other…
NOW AVAILABLE Pump It Up (Reebok Pump Shaq Attaq Retro “Orlando” 2017) $899 SIGNED BY SHAQ Edition Size – ONLY 32 SIGNED PRINTS Print Size – 25” X 33” Signed and numbered by Adam. Source: SHAQ ATTAQ – Limited Edition, Signed by Shaq From Adam Port “One of the first pair of sneakers I wanted…
I had 469 transactions in July 2021. That’s a jump back towards normal and doesn’t account for the number of wholesale transactions. I sold approximately 800 pair of shoes in wholesale. These shoes go on to be sold in retail outlets and on third party digital outlets. The wholesale is extremely limited in style, and…
Note: The team at NB reminded me that there is a Blackout according to Rule 40 during the Olympics: Rule 40, a bye-law of the Olympic Charter, states that “Except as permitted by the IOC Executive Board, no competitor, coach, trainer or official who participates in the Olympic Games may allow his or her person,…
The “Keep Sue Fresh” Kyrie 4 Low arrived as a pack of sneakers dedicated to WNBA All Star Sue Bird. This version features a Flytrap styled colorway with an embroidered nod to Sue on the tongue of the shoe. Hidden messages are featured throughout the upper and many of the elements from the Kyrie 1…
Explore and buy the Air Jordan 1 ‘Light Fusion Red’. Stay a step ahead of the latest sneaker launches and drops. Source: Air Jordan 1 ‘Light Fusion Red’ Release Date Some things simply aren’t fair. Nike’s dominance at retail appears to always catch lightning in a bottle. If you asked any hoops head at the…
The two charts above give the average price of the shoes I sold vs the average price of shoes sold on StockX and the Suggested Retail Price. Once again, my resale has to be considered as close to wholesale accounts as possible. Most of the product is arriving straight out of Nike doors and the…
Source for pictures: The KOBE A.D. NXT Unhinges Tradition I always wait a few days before writing a report, or response, to information in the mainstream. This gives the talking heads on YouTube and in social media a chance to pontificate and espouse their theories on why or what happened to cause negotiations to come…
Sonja Henning, former WNBA player and current Nike VP, NA League Partnerships, on providing dynamic work experiences for retired WNBA players. Source: Nike x WNBA Women in Nike (WIN) Program I posted an article on Nike’s collaboration with Ambush stating that the Swoosh should be doing more with the WNBA. After waiting for years for…
The GF-01 ‘Off-White Pebbled Leather’ is a special silhouette consisting of intriguing materials and details. Its upper is wrapped in an off-white pebbled leather, harnessing both quality and durability. It doesn’t stop there as it’s enriched with our ‘g’ logo and heel tab, both given compelling iridescent finishes. The upper is then sealed with the…
First, I think Dame Lillard is one of the top ten players in the NBA and adidas should be working much harder to capitalize on his multitalented life. Second, I get pissed off at the end of this video because adidas QC is not very focused on the details. I would prefer a brand not…
UA’s Footwear Designer Reggie Wilson Shares What Went Into Designing Joel Embiid’s First Signature Shoe Source: Interview with UA Embiid One Designer Reggie Wilson I don’t work for Under Armour so I get to discuss the difficult aspects of launching a new signature model from the outside. What do I mean by difficult? Let me…
This video was made prior to the death of Kobe Bryant. ARCH has not sold a pair of Kobe sneakers since his untimely loss. I will not profit on his on his death and others should follow suit if they really love this culture and the game of basketball. I still stand by what I…
Giannis is one of the rising stars in the NBA. His nickname “The Greek Freak” however is not one of my favorites. I feel undercuts the fact that he is Nigerian and when it comes to sneakers I think as he begins to get older calling the man a “Freak” will seem really awkward. The…
Source: J.Cole | PUMA.com The abundance of options that exist in footwear means that the company that carries the most shelf space is typically the company that wins. There isn’t any secret that one company dominates the hearts and minds of consumers when it comes to sportswear. As a matter of fact, it’s what makes…
PRODUCT STORY Back in 1980, we introduced the Fast Rider: Source: PUMA x CHINATOWN MARKET Future Rider B Men’s Sneakers | PUMA US The Rider is a product that was born in the 80s and Puma has decided to update the model. This is a decision based on the trend of retro and modernizing classic…
Explore and buy the Jordan NBA All-Star 2020 Footwear Source: Jordan NBA All-Star 2020 Footwear Release Date I’m clearly late in writing this post and the answers are a bit obvious considering that a couple of these kicks have already released. Then again, it’s a bit obvious because certain models simply won’t have a resale…
