In 2017 I wrote a post on why the Harden Vol. 1 wasn’t being sold by James Harden. Since that time Harden’s signature shoe has lost shelf space in retail outlets and has been a promotional item with very little excitement. You can almost place the decrease in interest on adidas basketball to Zion Williamson…
Explore and buy the Jordan Women’s ‘Apparel Collection’. Stay a step ahead of the latest sneaker launches and drops. Source: Jordan Women’s ‘Apparel Collection’ Release Date I’m dropping the source link for the Jordan collection right here to get it out of the way and to give you a reference point for this title. 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…
Go bold or go home. The Shaq signature shoe design from 1996 returns with its original colors and details. The iconic shoes feature a synthetic leather upper and lightweight cushioning for all-day comfort. Source: Reebok Shaqnosis Basketball Shoes – Black | Reebok US The Shaqnosis was dropped silently this month. The last time the shoe…
The question that was posed in several stores was, “Do you think the way the sneakers are presented in the store contribute to the ability to sell the footwear?” In one store the most recent releases are presented inside of display cases like jewelry. In other stores the shoes are placed on tables by brand…
The second-year player caps a year full of exciting new talent joining the Jordan Brand. Source: Jordan Brand Luka Dončić Luka has been rocking a variety of kicks this season and ESPN has been covering his sneaker free agency in detail. It makes sense as Luka is another player in a long line of great…
The bigger issue is a really touchy word choice for this post. Often the bigger issue is a discussion on race or societal issues. I’m not saying that the bigger issue here is something that will repair sexism or racism. The bigger issue here is not that serious. The bigger issue is and remains sneaker…
Run-DMC by Lawrence Watson via adidas Source: Superstar: Pushing Culture Forward for Fifty Years It’s important to lead this story with a collage of Run DMC. It’s also important to note that adidas was the shoe tied most prominently into Hip-Hop. At least that’s from my perspective (I know Puma was there, but let’s leave…
The “City of Angels” OMN1S is the sixth of seven colorways to release over the remainder of 2019. Available December 12th at 10:00am ET online in the US, Canada, Europe, China, Singapore, Ho Source: The OMN1S City of Angels Drops December 12th 20 years ago there weren’t any sneaker blogs. The only place info on…
I wanted to make the title a lot longer, but it’s bad for search. The title was going to be “Sneakerhead Night and Coverage of the NBA is emblematic of a serious issue for brands with signature athletes and for the NBA in general.” That is too damn long, so I’m going with this post…
It seems that my coverage of Merrell is increasing as I begin to take longer looks into alternative brands in footwear and apparel. This is a good thing because what isn’t being presented and discussed on larger “sneakerhead” websites are stories unrelated to cool and youth culture. This leaves analysis and coverage of the amazing…
Source: The Designer of the Curry 7 Discusses the Shoe’s Design Inspiration and What It’s like Creating a Shoe for the Sharpest Shooter in the Game In what I think is a first, I know the name of an Under Armour designer. If you find any sneakerhead and ask them to name a designer these…
Not to beat a dead horse, but this roll out of the Kawhi 1 (I refuse to call the shoe the OMN1S) hints at either the most measured cool I’ve ever seen out of a brand, or the most inept brand at capitalizing on opportunity. If I had to choose one, I couldn’t. Whatever Kawhi…
Today, adidas Basketball introduces Harden Vol. 4, inspired by James Harden’s creative freedom on and off the court. The lightest Harden signature shoe to-date features LIGHTSTRIKE midsole cushioning Source: Free to Create: adidas Embraces James Harden’s individuality with Harden Vol. 4 Since the N3XT L3V3L arrived a year ago I’ve been waiting for the new…
Petites Luxures Challenging the conventional tropes and motifs that we are best known for, graphic designer Simon Frankart highlights his signature sexy and subversive mix of minimalist artwork on our latest collaboration. Best known for his Instagram-famous project @petitesluxures, this personal illustration feed Source: CLAE x Petites Luxures While I won’t share any of…
PRODUCT STORY When it comes to style, designer Mike Cherman creates his own rules. His bootleg aesthetic brand, Chinatown Market, is no different. Inspired by the grit and style of New York’s famous Canal Street, Chinatown Market stands out with daring attitude, fun graphics, and cheeky prints. Influenced by retro basketball, the first iteration of…
Stephen Green (https://twitter.com/PDXStephenG) is the Founder of Pitch Black and one of the top minds in the investment and venture capital community. His Ted Talk is must see tv and his insight into all things Portland is expanding beyond the Northwest to every state because of his passion for helping entrepreneurs. This morning as StockX…
The Nike Zoom Rookie was a creation by Nike for Penny Hardaway. At one point Nike introduced several post career sneakers for Hardaway, the 1/2 Cent, Rookie and later the Penny 5. Penny is now the coach of the University of Memphis his alma mater and has helped turn around the program and give it…
OSD Seeks to Pay Tribute to Port Authority Bus Terminal’s Role in a Global Phenomenon (New York City, NY – May 13th, 2019) OSD x A Thousand Words Present: From The Feet Up (Sneakers, Hip-Hop & New York City) This exhibit curated by Sean Williams and Dee Wells of (OSD / SOLEcial Studies) along with…
Unconfirmed reports on Twitter say the reigning WNBA MVP tore her Achilles tendon playing in the EuroLeague title game. (photo Rebekah Welch / The Seattle Times) Source: Storm star Breanna Stewart suffers lower leg injury playing in EuroLeague It feels like I’ve been writing the same posts over and over again. The argument against paying…
PORTLAND, Ore., March 11 th – Today, after much hype and expectation, adidas Running announces the highly anticipated collaborative project with legendary HBO® television series Game of Thrones . Sinc Source: Winter is here; adidas Running announces Game of Thrones® collaboration with six limited-edition Ultraboost Yes I watch GoT. Yes I love kicks. Do I…
I love retail. I enjoy walking into stores and discovering new products. I enjoy it even more when I walk into a store and I discover something attached the community. I want retail to survive especially sneaker retail, but I live in a city that doesn’t have a sneaker boutique. This means that I’m subjected…
