In my Stephen A. Smith voice, Last night was a magnanimous night of mystifying amazing high school hoops in the city of Memphis. I don’t know what else to say but if last night was any indication, we are in for a treat the rest of the way. I have to break this down Play…
The Endstate x MFABoston collection highlights the MFA’s renowned Korean artworks from the Joseon period, demonstrating how the past can influence contemporary designs. The Endstate x MFA sneakers are a contemporary, handcrafted sneaker made in Portugal, boasting luxurious leathers and embellishments. Source: Endstate x MFABoston Sneaker As NFTs have declined in relevance compared to the…
Source: Move Her Mind | ASICS US Honestly, this post is here to share and support this movement. I’ve witnessed firsthand the frustration of my wife with her fitness journey. As much as I attempt to support her, I realize my being a former high school and collegiate athlete allows me to move more easily…
The big Max Air bubble and engineered mesh upper make for a great lifestyle sneaker from the Swoosh. If pretty in pink was a sneaker, this would be it. The pink isn’t as jarring and vivid, so you get a subtle spring ready pair.
Cityverse Men’s Sneaker | Men’s Sandals | lululemon The Cityverse is Lululemon’s first men’s sneaker. The casual shoe dropped in early February initially via their app but moved quickly to their website. There aren’t any official numbers for pairs produced, but with 4 colors available, sell through looks solid on a few of the styles…
The recent announcement that New Balance hit 6 billion in revenue has been touted by sneaker culture as evidence of the power of Joe Freshgoods and ALD. The reality is New Balance hit a low point 9 years ago due to the TPP and a conflict with the Obama Administration on a contract to provide…
#sneakerunboxing The Sabrina 1 is the latest signature sneaker from Nike. The model is easily the best-looking entry from the brand for any signature athlete in the Swoosh stable, but it does remain squarely in the “Kobe aesthetic” for Nike. Ringing up at 130 dollars places it in the mid-tier product price range with the…
Today adidas began a further release of YEEZY inventory with a range of existing products being available in phases over the coming weeks across the world. Source: adidas announces further release of existing Yeezy products Yeezy x adidas sneakers only had value due to their ability to be resold. They weren’t performance models. They weren’t…
Hibbett Sports was once moving towards Sports Authority territory, until they launched their eCommerce platform. Since that time the retailer has become what I label as Nike’s GPS partner. Insider Ties: Footlocker Has a GPS Foot Locker once held the position as Nike’s favorite distribution outlet, but Hibbett Sports has taken over and the continued…
Buy Now https://stockx.pvxt.net/QyrrWP The Craft Air Jordan 3 is one of the best premium drops from Jordan Brand. The box features a cement print with a pale vanilla Jumpman logo and hints of vanilla pop on the lace eyelet tabs. Attention to detail is important when checking out these because the additional hits of suede…
Memphis Rox Climbing + Community 2024 Fundraiser by Memphis Rox Climbing + Community (fundrazr.com) At a time when outdoor brands are all looking for growth through fashion and influencer marketing, true connection to community occurs via support that last beyond the moment. Here in Memphis, we have an amazing facility that teaches Rock Climbing to…
Silver linings are real. One of the worst things that could have happened and the issues that followed, may have led to one of the best things for Mikey Williams. When Mikey found himself facing trouble over criminal threats his talent still allowed for him to land with the University of Memphis. His time with…
District tournaments are over, now the real season begins as regionals start February 21st. Private school sub-state and quarterfinals are ready to roll as well. My top 5 is now top 10 heading into the last few weeks of the season. Soon we will know who’s representing the area in the Tennessee High School State…
Jordan Brand celebrated women sneakerheads with this low-cut version of the classic Jordan 14. The shoe features a color shifting blue tone and comes with a love letter from Jordan Brand. WMNS Air Jordan 14 Retro Low Mineral Teal/Metallic Silver DH4121-300 SRP: $180 Buy: https://stockx.pvxt.net/anmZAZ
FX Series The Bear captures the hectic, fast paced nature of one of the most volatile industries in business, restaurants. Without giving away too many details for those who haven’t watched, the quick summary of the show can be whittled down to how family interactions, or the lack of, shape the behaviors of the members…
Buy Now: https://stockx.pvxt.net/g1KLev The classic Dunk got an upgrade in 2021 with the Air Force vs Dunk pack from UNDFTD. The ‘5 On It’ colorway features canvas, suede and nubuck with a leather tongue and toebox. The UNDFTD logo is embroidered at the heel and the tongue carries the unfinished, exposed foam, while the box…
I said a long time ago that Stalley should be the guy with the sneaker collabs, not Drake. I know that will never happen because of the sheer volume of Drake’s fandom, but Stalley remains one of the dopest emcees in the game. Stalley is the Reason Nike Should Let Drake Walk | Dope S–t…
image consists of Pharoahe Monch and th1rt3en’s song Cult45 and eBay’s Authentication Program eBay Sneakers’ recent growth looks amazing until you dig in to why the third-party platform’s numbers increased. In 2021 the company acquired SneakerCon and began an attempt at regaining the marketshare lost to StockX, GOAT and other platforms. eBay launched marketing campaigns…
In the past music discovery happened on searches at record stores, new music drops on the radio or music videos on various cable channels. At one point in the 90s the discovery was found in Music Choice and as phones became the delivery system Pandora, iTunes and music subscriptions allowed musical taste to expand in…
Buy Now: https://stockx.pvxt.net/AWVKEK The classic Air Max 1 returns in a clean colorway perfect for the upcoming spring and summer. Pair these with a tech fleece and you have a great look. Buy my books on the sneaker industry: https://amzn.to/3lD82gb
Timberland… has been a disappointment for VFC since it was acquired in 2011. We believe that VFC should consider the sale of Timberland, though we know not who the buyer might be. Timberland’s 2010 revenue was $1.4B, and we estimate it’s FY24 revenue will be ~$1.6B. VFC bought Timberland for $2.3B. – Sam Poser, WTCO…
The 2024 Memphis class was shook up in a major way when high-major talent decided it was best to compete against a national schedule. I won’t list those athletes here because that takes the focus from an incredibly talented group of young men. No knock on those players, if it works, it works and for…
