NATE SMITH + KINFOLK “SQUARE WHEEL (feat. KOKAYI + MICHAEL MAYO)” — OFFICIAL VIDEO
This song has me ready to go and cruise with the family (or just the wifey). Take a listen and subscribe to Nate’s YouTube when you click through. #groovin
From the Gregory Brothers OH MY DAYUM to Netflix | Consistency Works in Different Ways
Almost ten years ago a group of musicians began capitalizing on the viral moments on YouTube and other media outlets. The Gregory Brothers brought us the hilariousness of Antoine Dodson and Sweet Georgia Brown. All of these remixes led to a higher profile for the people featured and the words from the interviews and reviews…
NOBULL is Quietly Growing via the Niche Sports of Golf and Swimming
Source: Golf Scott Stallings is featured in NOBULL’s latest campaign. This is intriguing as the golfer has chosen a non-traditional partner working with the squad at Just the Horns. NOBULL entered the marketplace with a focus on Crossfit and Fitness. The team made a direct line towards Reebok and the result has been very good….
Top 5 More ‘Premium’ All White Alternatives to the Nike Air Force 1
The response to the top 10 alternatives to the Nike Air Force 1 was a surprise. The list has a few retweets and a lot of views on LinkedIn. I decided to go with a more premium white sneaker for this list. The CLAE Malone should be here, based on SRP, but was featured on…
Nike Dunk Low Retro White/Team Green-White DD1391-101
Another of the Be True To Your School pack Dunks from 1985 returns for the Michigan State Spartans. The shoe is dressed in team green and white, but has a hit of orange on the insole. Maybe it’s for the basketball, but whatever it is, the shoe has been a major hit with sneaker culture…
Top 10 All White Alternatives to the Air Force 1
Source: https://arch-usa.com/replacing-the-air-force-1-after-losing-a-nike-account/ In February 2021, I reported on Nike removing accounts from retailers. In that video I showed the Air Force 1 all white as one of the best-selling models of any shoe released. It’s common knowledge that almost everyone has a pair of Uptowns. The classic all white is a year-round staple, but as…
Vans EVDNT UltimateWaffle, the Ave Pro and the Similarities to Jordan Brand’s Performance Kicks
Source: Ultimatewaffle When the Ave Pro was launched, I thought it would transition the buyers who arrived to Vans, as the brand became a hot legacy option a few years ago, to newer Vans product. The Ave dropped in 2019 at the tail end of when the Yacht Club Old Skool and an abundance of…
Nike Flyleather Blazer Low 77 White/White/White DM0882-100
Another sneaker designed by Tokyo based artist Mayumi Yamase. The shoe features swirls of paint and branding replaced by paint and embroidered swirls mimicking the paint concept of a garden. The box may be the best collector’s part of this recycled leather sneaker. It has the same paint swirls with a pink background. Affiliate ad…
The AJ1 USPTO Trademark & SNKRLAW by Anand & Goldstein Chapter 7: The Law of Sneakers
Right now the internet is ablaze with videos and dialogue about Nike attaining a USPTO Trademark on the Air Jordan 1. After a bit of research, and a trip to the book SNKRLAW by Anand and Goldstein who broke down Trademarks in the seventh chapter of their book, there is a lot more than just…
Nike Flyleather AF1 Mayumi Yamase White/White-White DB3598-100
Flyleather is one of Nike’s sustainability projects. The material is made from recycled and repurposed leather and the graphics are created Tokyo based artist Mayumi Yamase. Affiliate for eBay
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America on Netflix is an Important Juneteenth Watch
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries. If High on the Hog was a museum, my wife and I walked into the room and were overwhelmed with the beauty. Cooking is art and the idea of elevated cuisine is often…
Air Jordan 1 Mid GS White/Tropical Twist-Black 554725-132
The Air Jordan 1 Mid GS arrives this spring in a season ready flavor of Tropical Twist.
ReWork Botanical Dye Edition by Alex Mills | Sustainable and Upcycled
A well-crafted assortment of classic essentials – the woven shirt, the khaki pant, and slub tee. Women’s and men’s clothing exclusively at AlexMill.com—founded by Alex Drexler and Somsack Sikhounmuong. Source: Botanical Dye Edition One of the most challenging aspects of fashion is how to repurpose and use overstock. Fast Fashion companies, like H&M, rightfully receive…
Social Media, Solely, is not a Solution | INKKAS® Global Footwear
INKKAS® Footwear offers online shoes, sneakers and boots that brings the world together. Made with authentic textiles from Peru, Guatemala, Mexico and more! Source: Online Shoes and Sneakers for Men and Women | INKKAS® Global Footwear While browsing Facebook I ran across an ad for Inkkas. I recalled the company from when I funded on…
Nike Air Huarache White/Scream Green-Royal Blue DD1068-100
The OG Scream Green color returns in the Nike Huarache. The 90s classic features a soft leather and all of the classic elements of the original in a throwback styled orange and grey Air Max box with Limited Edition printed paper. Affiliate links for eBay: Nike Air Huarache OG Scream Green
Vision or Luck? The Air Jordan 1 ‘Light Fusion Red’ Coincides with the Rise of the Atlanta Hawks
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…
ECCO® and the Upsell | How DTC Enhances Conversion On Accessories
Learn how to clean your ECCO shoes no matter the material. Visit our website now. Source: Our tips & tricks for how to clean shoes | ECCO® Shoes Traditional retail, especially sneaker stores, have utilized strategies with cool names like ‘hook ups’ to motivate employees to upsell customers on a variety of products from tee…
And Just Like That… Resku is Shutting Down This Month as Nike Refurbished Ramps Up
Resku Was a Test Run for Nike Refurbished Source: Resku l Refurbished Nike Shoes l Up to 80% Off A few weeks ago I wrote that I long suspected that Resku was a Nike site testing the concept of refurbished to offset the massive amount of returns the brand is experiencing due to the…
Resale Report and Analysis for May 2021
This is the report for May 2021. I made a lot of adjustments in May. Access to my primary stream of shoes shifted. Stores still weren’t getting a lot of releases on time, but this doesn’t matter because with discounts being removed by stores like Foot Locker, and new restrictions being reinforced on buying limits,…
Bricks & Wood Creates a Dope Campaign with New Balance with Jungle To Jungle | A Marketing Discussion
Every other site has covered the collab between New Balance and Bricks & Wood. I’m looking at this from a different angle. Recently, I wrote about K-Swiss’ return to Los Angeles and their attempt to reconnect with the Black consumer. In a video, created by Baron Davis’ SLIC productions, Bricks & Wood announced that they…
The Battle for Basic | Allbirds Tree Pipers vs Rothy’s RS01
Source: Men’s Tree Pipers – Kaikoura White (White Sole) pictured above Source: Rothy’s RS01 Sneaker in White Allbirds Tree Pipers Rothy’s RS01 Sneaker $95 $175 Sustainability? Yes Sustainability? Yes Half sizes? No Half sizes? No I most recently bought the Saucony Court RFG as my sustainable sneaker option. I also own two pairs of COMUNITYmade…
The New Ford Bronco Sport ad, featuring Black Women, is Perfect for a Cross Promotional Opportunity | Missed Opportunity in Marketing
I’m watching the NBA Playoffs, I can’t recall which game, but the ad below comes on and I immediately grab my phone to take notes. I go online to search for it and find it on the YouTube of Black Girls Do Bike (Go Subscribe to their channel now). Seeing it reinforces a discussion I’ve…