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 tennis court. The all black model…
Last month in September I continued with my reopening of my Amazon Seller Central Marketplace account. By the end of October, I was shutting it down again. Although the numbers above show that I made $20,255.49 on 193 pairs shipped, this doesn’t tell the entire tale of Amazon as a marketplace. I continued using eBay…
The winterized Air Jordan 14 is interesting. The shoe still has it’s air vents that mimic the Ferrari’s. At the medial and lateral sides of the shoe near the heel are two mesh screens that allow the foot to breath. Those vents allow water to enter the shoe in the rain completely negating the ‘winterized’…
Do battle with the elements and HOVR over rough terrain in the long awaited relaunch of the Fat Tire from Under Armour. These Armour Shield colorways will help you protect your advantage in bold flavors. Source: Unisex UA HOVR™ Summit Fat Tire Cuff Running Shoes One of my favorite shoes of the last year has…
The power of having a smaller brand is that responses are typically nimble and nuanced with adjustments reflecting the moment more accurately and honestly than corporations. Filling Pieces is making the critical adjustment in one of the most difficult aspects of sneakers and apparel. They are attempting to become a more sustainable company. This is…
Indulge your sweet tooth with the Sweet Street Shadow 6000, a Saucony Original influenced by whimsical candy shop treats. With candy-colored leather accents, stripes details & laces inspired by black licorice, this over the top sneaker confection is worth splurging on. Source: Shadow 6000 Sweet Street I made a comment on LinkedIn about the fact…
Foot Locker has long dabbled in private label with CSG via Champs and Foot Locker clothing like tees and sweatsuits. In 2018 they launched Be.Spoke at Footaction: Footaction Takes The Lead For Foot Locker In Private Label Push | Business This month they rolled out two new Private lines from Footaction and Foot Locker: Op-Ed…
This video uses a link from Nike to discuss the First Light: https://www.nike.com/t/air-jordan-xxxvi-first-light-basketball-shoes-39Znr7/CZ2650-004 The colorway is a strange drop to deliver for the flagship of Jordan Brand. It doesn’t quite capture the heritage of the Air Jordan 6 and I think that’s a mistake. The model should have immediately began with recognizable colors tied to…
I wanted to do a comparison video of the Coconut Milk and Pineapple Forces, but by the time I was editing this video, the Pineapples were long gone. I did the next best thing. I added a picture in picture of the Pineapple so you could get a look at both shoes in one clip….
Source: Nike SNKRS. Release Dates & Launch Calendar Something so simple as building a subsite to feature upcoming releases and then turning that website into an app has been one of the biggest reasons for success for the Swoosh and their Consumer Direct Acceleration. As Nike develops their sneakers, and they develop a ton of…
Another sneaker at the 100 and under price for Nike. The Waffle One blends elements of the original Waffle trainer by Nike with a modern aesthetic pulled from the collaborative effort between Nike and Sacai. Nike drops a TPU molded heel structure to create a more elevated appearance, but this shoe is definitely built more…
Timberland is no longer the dominant force in Hip-Hop that it once was. Styles change over time and brands relying on staple footwear can find themselves looking back at the good old says and hoping that heritage and nostalgia will drive engagement and interest. Timberland doesn’t have a retail store in this region, so what…
photo via Hoka One One The seasons are changing and with that comes the perfect morning running weather. When the fall arrives putting in a mile or two in the a.m. is much easier to do. One of the most difficult aspects of beginning a running routine is convincing people that the heat won’t hurt…
The Hasta colorway of the Air Max Pre-Day LX combines nostalgia with innovation for Nike Sportswear. The shoe celebrates Steve Prefontaine and uses a blend of materials with a classic feel, and throwback logos and branding.
If you’re like me, you met John Boyega in the film Attack the Block. The young Denzel look alike commandeered attention from the onset of the movie. Since then he has grown into an amazing actor starring in blockbuster films, but most recently his work in smaller roles have stuck with me. In the Netflix…
Source: Introducing: The Expo Sneaker (seavees.com) 1984 laid the groundwork for the sneaker battles that took shape over the next 30 years. It was an Olympic year. Sneaker brands were battling to sponsor the event because it was being held in Los Angeles. What happened during that year with Nike, an upstart company backing some…
Source: THE CHARACTER OF COLLEGE APPAREL – Karhu US While you won’t find Karhu readily available at mainstream sneaker outlets, their collections are more than capable of capturing the eye of those looking for a shift in their wardrobes for the fall and winter. Their latest collection named “Character of College” looks like it’s ready…
Not all retros are of basketball sneakers and Jordans. Nike is beginning to pull from its training category and release sneakers that are only ten years old. The Free Run was revolutionary in the use of a segmented outsole that allowed the foot to move naturally. The upper consisted of a sock-like fit with nubuck…
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…
Online shopping browser extensions can offer discounts, coupons or provide browsers with information on the best options for purchasing items consumers are shopping for. These extensions are automatically available on Chrome and Edge. There are also programs like Honey and Swagbucks that will even earn individuals money when shopping. What does this mean for new…
Source: The Black Fives Collection | PUMA The Black Fives became known to me when Nike made a shoe celebrating the team over ten years ago. Nike didn’t really do a great job of storytelling. The shoes were placed on clearance when an owner of an Athlete’s Foot closed his store and combined the sneakers…
Ambush creates some of the wildest collabs with Nike in all of footwear. This model from a distance looks like a loud traditional Dunk. When you get closer and see all of the TPU molding at the heel and the extended Swoosh applications on the medial and lateral side, you find that the Ambush version…
